🌱 Bomb Cyclone Incoming! + Travel Bans? + School Cancelled

Hey, Buffalo. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including news about:

• Bomb cyclone hitting.
• Travel ban for empty trucks on I-90.
• No school tomorrow.

But first, today's weather:

BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT, 12-18." High: 32. Low: 11.

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Here are the top five stories today in Buffalo:

1. With the incoming "bomb cyclone" storm, holiday plans have been chaotically upended. In some places where the storm has already hit, temperatures have already hit below -50 degrees. According to a National Weather Service in Minnesota, a state where the storm has already hit, “This event could be life-threatening if you are stranded.” To read more, visit WIVB 4.
2. In preparation for the storm of the century, the New York State Thruway Authority announced a travel ban on the I-90 for empty truck/trailers. There is a Blizzard Warning in effect from 7 A.M. Friday until 7 A.M. Sunday. Learn more WGRZ 2.
3. Buffalo Public Schools have cancelled for tomorrow in light of the storm. “Due to the projected severe weather event for tomorrow, Buffalo Public Schools will be closed on December 23,”the announcement reads. “All students and staff are to remain home. There will be no remote instruction. Please stay warm and stay safe and have a wonderful winter break." Read more at WIVB 4.
4. A Buffalo man who threatened grocery store workers has been sentenced to two years of probation. The man, 34-year-old Andrew Marsh, was asked to leave the store after harassing a customer and then made threatening statements towards the workers that referenced the Tops massacre at workers before leaving. Find more information at WKBW 7.
5. Hoover Beach residents were ordered to evacuate by Hamburg Town Supervisor Randy Hoak. Residents had to evacuate by 8 o'clock last night. A Lakeshore Flood warning will be in effect from Friday at 7 A.M. until Saturday at 7 P.M. More information can be found at WIVB 4.

Today in Buffalo:

• Due to the winter storm forecast, Mayor Byron Brown issued a State of Emergency beginning at 7 A.M. today. "The State of Emergency means that people should exercise caution. It's a very dangerous storm. If you don't have to be on the roads, if you are not an essential worker, please do not drive on Friday and Saturday. We want people to stay home. We keep hearing that this is a potentially life-threatening storm," said Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown. (WGRZ 2)

From my notebook:

• Jingle Bells: "Jingle Bulls, jingle Bulls, jingle all the way... 🔔 Happy holidays from #UBuffalo!" (University at Buffalo via Instagram)
• Holiday Decorations: "If you're looking for the best decorated restaurant in town this holiday season - this is it. Tap our link in bio for everything you need to know about the iconic restaurant with an even more iconic holiday display 😍" (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• Zoo Lights Cancelled: "Our top priority will always be the safety of our animals, guests and team members." (The Buffalo Zoo via Instagram)
• History Museum Cancelled: "Due to the forecasted blizzard, The Buffalo History Museum will be CLOSED tomorrow, December 23." (The Buffalo History Museum via Instagram)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox Monday with your next update!