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What is a Lake Erie seiche?

Posted at 8:23 AM, Nov 25, 2014
and last updated 2015-11-07 08:55:55-05

When strong winds blow into WNY, Lake Erie water levels rise and fall.

In this video, Meteorologist Andy Parker explains what this effect known as the Lake Erie seiche is and how it  occurs.

Parker explains why Lake Effect happens and how it affects our region.