High Wind Watch

Locations Affected

Ellery, NY ∙ Ellington, NY ∙ Felts Mills, NY ∙ Cape Vincent, NY ∙ Findley Lake, NY ∙ Jamestown West, NY ∙ Henderson Bay, NY ∙ West Carthage, NY ∙ Thousand Islands, NY ∙ Panama, NY

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1253 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. The strongest wind gusts will likely be found on the northern slopes of the Tug Hill Plateau and Black River Valley. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * 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.

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