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High Wind Warning

Status

Event Continued Active alert

Start Time

Fri 03/13/2026 05:12 PM EDT

End Time

Sat 03/14/2026 11:00 AM EDT

Significance

Warning

Impacts

High impact

Locations Affected

Buffalo, NY ∙ Rochester, NY ∙ Niagara Falls, NY ∙ Sardinia, NY ∙ Youngstown, NY ∙ Pekin, NY ∙ Sloan, NY ∙ Spring Brook, NY ∙ Strykersville, NY ∙ Batavia, NY

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 512 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...The Niagara Frontier. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Saturday. The strongest wind gusts are expected tonight. * 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.

Technical Header

NYZ001-002-010>012-085-140915- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260314T1500Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 512 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026