Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 4:56AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 1:56am
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
Patchy dense fog is impacting the Western Southern Tier,
especially in and near river and creek valleys. The dense fog will
reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less. Motorists should slow
down, maintain plenty of stopping distance ahead of their vehicles,
and use their low beam headlights when encountering fog. The fog
is expected to dissipate between about 8 AM and 9 AM this morning.
Area Description:
Chautauqua; Cattaraugus; Allegany
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov