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High Wind Watch

Status

New Event Expired

Start Time

Mon 01/27/2025 07:00 AM EST

End Time

Tue 01/28/2025 06:00 AM EST

Significance

Watch

Impacts

Moderate impact

Locations Affected

Buffalo, NY ∙ Rochester, NY ∙ Niagara Falls, NY ∙ Sheridan, NY ∙ Portageville, NY ∙ Wanakah, NY ∙ Amherst, NY ∙ West Falls, NY ∙ Akron, NY ∙ Barre, NY

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 305 AM EST Sat Jan 25 2025 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. The strongest wind gusts are expected across the Niagara Frontier. * WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Genesee, Wyoming, and Chautauqua Counties. * WHEN...From Monday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Secure or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of the strong winds.

Technical Header

NYZ001>003-010>012-019-085-251915- /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.A.0001.250127T1200Z-250128T1100Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua- Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 305 AM EST Sat Jan 25 2025