US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 3

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

US: Dramatic Waterspout Forms Over Sandusky Bay, Ohio

A spectacular waterspout was spotted over Sandusky Bay, Ohio on Tuesday, July 1.

US: Canadian Vessel Manitoulin Freed From Lake Erie Ice

The Manitoulin, a 663-foot Canadian vessel with 17 people on board, became stuck in the ice on Lake Erie on Wednesday, January 22, after encountering surface ice. A U.S. Coast Guard icebreaking ship began working to free the vessel on Thursday and successfully released it from the ice on Saturday.

Canada: Pancake Ice Floats On Lake Erie, Ontario

Cold temperatures move throughout Ontario, Canada, resulting in some ice forming on Lake Erie and local ponds. This video shows pancake ice floating on the surface along Crystal Beach, Fort Erie, on Tuesday, January 7.

US: Lake-Effect Snow Hits Western New York 12

Western New York saw another round of lake-effect snow on Thursday, December 12. Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a State of Emergency for several counties in the region.

US: Lake-Effect Snow Hits Western New York 13

Western New York saw another round of lake-effect snow on Thursday, December 12. Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a State of Emergency for several counties in the region.

US: Lake-Effect Snow Hits Western New York 14

Western New York saw another round of lake-effect snow on Thursday, December 12. Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a State of Emergency for several counties in the region.

US: Lake-Effect Snow Hits Western New York 9

Western New York saw another round of lake-effect snow on Thursday, December 12. Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a State of Emergency for several counties in the region.

US: Lake-Effect Snow Hits Western New York 10

Western New York saw another round of lake-effect snow on Thursday, December 12. Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a State of Emergency for several counties in the region.

US: Lake-Effect Snow Hits Western New York 8

Western New York saw another round of lake-effect snow on Thursday, December 12. Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a State of Emergency for several counties in the region.

US: Lake-Effect Snow Hits Western New York 7

Western New York saw another round of lake-effect snow on Thursday, December 12. Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a State of Emergency for several counties in the region.

US: Lake-Effect Snow Hits Western New York 5

Western New York saw another round of lake-effect snow on Thursday, December 12. Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a State of Emergency for several counties in the region.

US: Lake-Effect Snow Hits Western New York 6

Western New York saw another round of lake-effect snow on Thursday, December 12. Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a State of Emergency for several counties in the region.

US: Lake-Effect Snow Hits Western New York 4

Western New York saw another round of lake-effect snow on Thursday, December 12. Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a State of Emergency for several counties in the region.

US: Lake-Effect Snow Hits Western New York 3

Western New York saw another round of lake-effect snow on Thursday, December 12. Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a State of Emergency for several counties in the region.

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Western New York saw another round of lake-effect snow on Thursday, December 12. Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a State of Emergency for several counties in the region.

US: Lake-Effect Snow Hits Western New York

Western New York saw another round of lake-effect snow on Thursday, December 12. Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a State of Emergency for several counties in the region.

US: Storm Dumps Heavy Snow In Great Lakes Region

Another round of heavy lake-effect snow moved through the Midwest and Northeast on Thursday, December 5, triggering weather warnings that affected millions of people across the region. A blizzard warning was also issued for Erie County, Pennsylvania.

US: Lake-Effect Snow Over Thanksgiving Weekend Triggers State Of Emergency In New York

Lake-effect snow buried northern parts of the U.S. over the Thanksgiving weekend, bringing below-freezing temperatures. Several inches of snow fell in western and northern New York, prompting a state of emergency to be declared in several counties.

US: Disaster Emergency Declared As Lake Effect Snow Pummels Erie County, PA 2

An intense lake-effect snow swept through parts of New York and Pennsylvania over the Thanksgiving weekend. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro declared a state of emergency for Erie County on Saturday, November 30, and activated the National Guard in order to assist with relief efforts in the area.

US: Disaster Emergency Declared As Lake Effect Snow Pummels Erie County, PA

An intense lake-effect snow swept through parts of New York and Pennsylvania over the Thanksgiving weekend. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro declared a state of emergency for Erie County on Saturday, November 30, and activated the National Guard in order to assist with relief efforts in the area.

US: T-Rex Enjoys Heavy Lake Effect Snow Over Thanksgiving Weekend

An intense lake-effect snow swept through parts of New York and Pennsylvania over the Thanksgiving weekend. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro declared a state of emergency for Erie County on Saturday, November 30, and activated the National Guard in order to assist with relief efforts in the area.

US: Ominous Storm Cloud Rolls Into Erie, Pennsylvania

Storm systems swept through much of the western region, including Pittsburgh, on Wednesday, November 20, bringing strong winds and leaving thousands of homes without power. This video captures ominous storm clouds rolling into the city of Erie.

US: Tornado Touches Down In Buffalo, New York Causing Building Damage 2

A tornado touched down in downtown Buffalo, New York Monday, August 5, causing substantial damage to buildings. Power outages were also reported in the area.

US: Tornado-Producing Storm Hits Buffalo, Bringing Heavy Rains, Flooding

A tornado touched down in downtown Buffalo, New York, on Monday, August 5, causing substantial damage to buildings and power outages. Due to torrential rains, a flash flood warning was issued for parts of Erie and Genesee Counties.

US: Tornado Touches Down In Buffalo, New York Causing Building Damage

A tornado touched down in downtown Buffalo, New York Monday, August 5 causing substantial damage to buildings. Power outages were also reported in the area.

US Navy Warships Fired SM-3s To Intercept Iranian Missiles

US Navy Warships Fired SM-3s To Intercept Iranian Missiles

Handout photo dated September 18, 2013 shows an SM-3 Block 1B interceptor is launched from the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) during a Missile Defense Agency test and successfully intercepted a complex short-range ballistic missile target off the coast of Kauai, Hawaii. US Navy warships used a missile interceptor for the first time in combat over the weekend while defending Israel from an unprecedented Iranian attack. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro said American forces fired the Standard Missile 3, or SM-3, to engage Iranian ballistic missiles that were fired as part of the massive barrage, which included more than 300 missiles and drones launched from Tehran and its proxies. Department of Defense photo via ABACAPRESS.COM

US Navy Warships Fired SM-3s To Intercept Iranian Missiles

US Navy Warships Fired SM-3s To Intercept Iranian Missiles

Handout photo dated May 16, 2013 shows a Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block 1B interceptor missile is launched from the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) during a Missile Defense Agency and U.S. Navy test in the Pacific Ocean. US Navy warships used a missile interceptor for the first time in combat over the weekend while defending Israel from an unprecedented Iranian attack. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro said American forces fired the Standard Missile 3, or SM-3, to engage Iranian ballistic missiles that were fired as part of the massive barrage, which included more than 300 missiles and drones launched from Tehran and its proxies. U.S. Navy photo via ABACAPRESS.COM

US Navy Warships Fired SM-3s To Intercept Iranian Missiles

US Navy Warships Fired SM-3s To Intercept Iranian Missiles

Handout photo dated May 16, 2013 show a Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block 1B interceptor missile is launched from the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) during a Missile Defense Agency and U.S. Navy test in the Pacific Ocean. US Navy warships used a missile interceptor for the first time in combat over the weekend while defending Israel from an unprecedented Iranian attack. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro said American forces fired the Standard Missile 3, or SM-3, to engage Iranian ballistic missiles that were fired as part of the massive barrage, which included more than 300 missiles and drones launched from Tehran and its proxies. U.S. Navy photo via ABACAPRESS.COM

US Navy Warships Fired SM-3s To Intercept Iranian Missiles

US Navy Warships Fired SM-3s To Intercept Iranian Missiles

Handout photo dated May 16, 2013 shows a Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block 1B interceptor missile is launched from the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) during a Missile Defense Agency and U.S. Navy test in the Pacific Ocean. US Navy warships used a missile interceptor for the first time in combat over the weekend while defending Israel from an unprecedented Iranian attack. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro said American forces fired the Standard Missile 3, or SM-3, to engage Iranian ballistic missiles that were fired as part of the massive barrage, which included more than 300 missiles and drones launched from Tehran and its proxies. U.S. Navy photo via ABACAPRESS.COM

US Navy Warships Fired SM-3s To Intercept Iranian Missiles

US Navy Warships Fired SM-3s To Intercept Iranian Missiles

Handout photo dated February 13, 2013 shiws a standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block 1A interceptor is launched from the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) during a Missile Defense Agency and U.S. Navy test in the Pacific Ocean. US Navy warships used a missile interceptor for the first time in combat over the weekend while defending Israel from an unprecedented Iranian attack. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro said American forces fired the Standard Missile 3, or SM-3, to engage Iranian ballistic missiles that were fired as part of the massive barrage, which included more than 300 missiles and drones launched from Tehran and its proxies. U.S. Navy photo via ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada: Floating Ice Balls On Lake Erie In Crystal Beach, Ontario

A a rare phenomenon of ice balls were seen floating on Lake Erie on Sunday, February 18. Ice balls, also called ice eggs, are formed when open water breaks off ice and smooths them until they are spherical or egg-shaped.

(2)U.S. Aegis cruiser Lake Erie makes port call at Niigata

(2)U.S. Aegis cruiser Lake Erie makes port call at Niigata

NIIGATA, Japan - Some 150 local people rally at Niigata port in Niigata on Oct. 11 to protest against a port call by the U.S. Aegis guided missile cruiser Lake Erie.

(1)U.S. Aegis cruiser Lake Erie makes port call at Niigata

(1)U.S. Aegis cruiser Lake Erie makes port call at Niigata

NIIGATA, Japan - The U.S. Aegis guided missile cruiser Lake Erie enters Niigata port in Niigata on the Sea of Japan on Oct. 11. It is the first time that an Aegis-equipped U.S. ship has stopped at the port.

(2)U.S. Aegis cruiser Lake Erie makes port call at Niigata

(2)U.S. Aegis cruiser Lake Erie makes port call at Niigata

NIIGATA, Japan - Some 150 local people rally at Niigata port in Niigata on Oct. 11 to protest against a port call by the U.S. Aegis guided missile cruiser Lake Erie. (Kyodo)

Japan, U.S. carry out 1st missile defense test successfully

Japan, U.S. carry out 1st missile defense test successfully

WASHINGTON, United States - A Standard Missile-3 is successfully launched from the U.S. Navy cruiser Lake Erie in the Pacific Ocean off Kauai Island in Hawaii on March 8. The Standard Missile-3 interceptor is tipped with an innovative ''clamshell'' nose cone developed by Japan. The photo was released by the U.S. Defense Department. (Kyodo)

(1)U.S. Aegis cruiser Lake Erie makes port call at Niigata

(1)U.S. Aegis cruiser Lake Erie makes port call at Niigata

NIIGATA, Japan - The U.S. Aegis guided missile cruiser Lake Erie enters Niigata port in Niigata on the Sea of Japan on Oct. 11. It is the first time that an Aegis-equipped U.S. ship has stopped at the port. (Kyodo)