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Lake Erie Waves to Tower Over 20 Feet This Week
29 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Waves exceeding 20 feet are predicted for Eastern Lake Erie.
- Gale and storm warnings are in effect through Monday.
- Significant lakeshore flooding is expected along the New York coast.
Eastern Lake Erie is forecast to experience waves exceeding 20 feet under gale and storm warnings extending through Monday. Mariners are advised of potentially hazardous conditions with waves in the teens expected to continue until Wednesday. These conditions are attributed to strong winds, with speeds reaching up to 50 knots and gusts as high as 65 mph in some areas.
Significant lakeshore flooding is predicted for western New York, particularly in Chautauqua, Erie, and Niagara counties, starting early on December 29th. Low-lying areas, harbors, and canals are at risk. A high-wind warning is also in effect from December 29th to January 1st, and a winter storm warning anticipates a foot to two feet of snow.
Residents in affected areas are urged to monitor weather updates. The National Weather Service has issued multiple alerts, including a lakeshore flood warning for Chautauqua County from December 29th, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. The forecast for New Year's Eve and Day indicates subsiding winds and waves, but the immediate period poses considerable risks.
