Tuesday’s Trending Stories In Western New York

Here are some of Tuesday's top stories in Western New York.

1 –It will be a chilly and wet start to our Tuesday. Today we could see some morning showers, mainly in Niagara County and in the Northtowns before we get a little break before the rain returns this afternoon. Our high today will be near 58. The colder weather will continue through Friday with highs in the mid-50s. The good news is that there will be a small warmup on Friday and Saturday where we could be back into the 60s.

2 –An IV fluid shortage has led Catholic Health to cancel elective surgeries this week. The company that makes the IVs was damaged by Hurricane Helene last week. The current stock of IVs at Catholic Health will be used for emergencies. If you had a surgery set for this week, you should double-check with your doctor before heading to the hospital.

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3-This winter you won’t have to worry about “Wind Chill” advisories and warnings. The National Weather Service announced that starting this Winter, they no longer will be issuing wind chill-related warnings. They will now use Cold Weather Advisories and Extreme cold warnings and watches. This will allow the National Weather Service to better warn residents of cold weather in the area.

4– We could see the first flakes of winter next week. Early forecasts are calling for a cold front to move in from the Northwest and will bring cold temperatures, rain, and possible snow overnight next Tuesday into Wednesday. The good news is that the snow won’t stick, but it could slow down your morning commute.

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5-We are now less than a week away from the Fall edition of Buffalo Restaurant Week. It will officially kickoff next Monday and over 50 different restaurants across Western New York will be participating. Each location will offer a special “Restaurant Week” special where you can sample the best the restaurant has to offer.

6 –It will soon cost you more than double for a chance to win big with the Mega Millions. Yesterday, officials with the Mega Millions announced that the cost of a ticket will more than double to $5 per ticket starting in April of 2025. Officials said this will allow for bigger payouts, more winners, and better odds. The current price for a Mega Millions ticket is $2.

7 - You may want to double-check your panty because your measuring cup could make you some money. The Federal Trade Commission recently ordered the makers of Pyrex Measuring cups, the most commonly bought ones in the US, a refund after they falsely matched their cups as Made in the USA. Over 100,000 of these mislabeled cups were sold. If you have one of the cups you are entitled to a refund according to the FTC.

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8 – This week you can save some money with our “We Are Buffalo” deal. Starting at 9 am on Friday you can get a $50 gift card to Hattrix Bar and Grill in Hamburg for only $25. They have a huge menu, a full bar, trivia, and karaoke every week. This week’s deal from Hattrix goes on sale Friday morning at 9 am at wearebuffalo.net.