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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Buffalo NY

203 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026



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Chautauqua-Southern Erie-

Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville

203 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026



...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...



* WHAT...South to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 

  mph expected early this morning. Winds become southwest later this 

  morning with gusts up to 50 mph expected.



* WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie Counties. Strongest gusts are 

  expected along the northwest downslope region of the Chautauqua 

  Ridge and to the Lake Erie shoreline this morning. Southwest winds 

  later this morning will be across southern Erie and western 

  Chautauqua counties.



* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.



* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. 

  Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 

  especially for high profile vehicles.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees. If possible, 

remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 

avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.



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Jefferson-Lewis-

Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville

203 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026



...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...



* WHAT...South to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 

  mph expected this morning. Winds become southwest this afternoon 

  with gusts up to 50 mph expected.



* WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. Strongest gusts are expected 

  this morning along the northwest and northern face of the Tug 

  Hill. Southwest winds will be countywide.



* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.



* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. 

  Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 

  especially for high profile vehicles.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees. If possible, 

remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 

avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.



&&



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Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-

Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester,

Buffalo, and Batavia

203 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026



...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...



* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected 

  this morning. Winds will become southwest late this morning and 

  gusts 40 to 50 mph are expected through tonight.



* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Northern Erie, and Genesee 

  Counties.



* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.



* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 

  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A lull in the strong winds is expected behind 

  a strong cold front this afternoon. Winds will ramp back up this 

  evening.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high 

profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.



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Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-

Cattaraugus-Allegany-

Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Warsaw,

Geneseo, Canandaigua, Olean, and Wellsville

203 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026



...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...



* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. 

  Winds will become southwest late this morning through early 

  afternoon.



* WHERE...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Wyoming, Livingston, 

  Ontario, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties.



* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.



* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 

  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high 

profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.



&&



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