Wind Advisory

Locations Affected

Buffalo, NY ∙ Rochester, NY ∙ Niagara Falls, NY ∙ Pike, NY ∙ Geneva, NY ∙ Byersville, NY ∙ Palermo, NY ∙ Grand Island, NY ∙ Scranton, NY ∙ Ellicott, NY

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 240 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected this afternoon through tonight. West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected Friday through Friday evening. * WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, including outdoor holiday decorations. 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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