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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
306 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

NYZ019-085-161800-
/O.UPG.KBUF.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250316T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0002.250316T0706Z-250316T1800Z/
Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville
306 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie Counties. Strongest wind
  gusts will be near the Lake Erie shore.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles on the New York Thruway where
  strong winds will be blowing directly across the highway.

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.

&&

$$

NYZ001-002-010-011-162000-
/O.EXA.KBUF.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250317T0000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, and
Batavia
306 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

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

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph, becoming
  southwest later this afternoon.

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee 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 isolated power outages may
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NYZ003-004-162000-
/O.EXA.KBUF.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250316T2100Z/
Monroe-Wayne-
Including the cities of Rochester and Newark
306 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Monroe and Wayne Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few isolated power outages may
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NYZ005-006-162000-
/O.EXA.KBUF.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250317T0000Z/
Northern Cayuga-Oswego-
Including the cities of Fair Haven and Oswego
306 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Northern Cayuga and Oswego 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 isolated power outages may
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NYZ007-008-162000-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250317T0000Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
306 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. Strongest wind gusts will
  likely be on the northern slopes of the Tug Hill Plateau to near
  Fort Drum.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few isolated power outages may
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NYZ012>014-020-021-162000-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250316T2100Z/
Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Cattaraugus-Allegany-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Olean, and
Wellsville
306 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, and Allegany
  Counties. Strongest wind gusts will likely be over and just north
  of the higher hilltops, and also near the north end of the Finger
  Lakes.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few scattered power outages may
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Hitchcock