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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Buffalo, NY

December 17, 2025Chautauqua County, Jefferson County, Lewis County, New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this high wind warning at Dec 17, 2025, 12:47 PM EST for Chautauqua County, Jefferson County, Lewis County, New York. It took effect at Dec 18, 2025, 3:00 PM EST. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 17, 2025, 12:47 PM EST (17:47 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 18, 2025, 3:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 19, 2025, 2:35 AM EST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

Counties Chautauqua County, NY, Jefferson County, NY, Lewis County, NY

The radar

The Ft Drum radar (KTYX), 113 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:50 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Buffalo Intl Airport, NY (KBUF), launched 12:00Z, 5.8 hours before the alert went out and 148 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Buffalo Intl Airport, NY at 12:00Z on 2025-12-17Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Buffalo Intl Airport, NY at 12:00Z on 2025-12-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 302 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1003 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
55 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
302 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
314 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

930 
WWUS71 KBUF 171747
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1247 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025

NYZ001-002-010>012-085-180700-
/O.EXP.KBUF.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-251217T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0021.251218T2000Z-251220T0600Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia,
Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville
1247 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the initial wind advisory, gusty southwest winds will 
  continue to subside through the afternoon hours. An additional new 
  wind advisory issued for south winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 
  50 mph expected Thursday afternoon through Thursday night, and 
  then west winds Friday and Friday night 20 to 35 mph with gusts 50 
  mph.

* WHERE...The Niagara Frontier.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday 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.

&&

$$

NYZ019-180700-
/O.UPG.KBUF.HW.A.0002.251218T2000Z-251219T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0003.251218T2000Z-251220T0600Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Jamestown
1247 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected Thursday afternoon through overnight Thursday. Southwest 
  winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected Friday and Friday 
  night county-wide.

* WHERE...Chautauqua County. The strongest winds Thursday afternoon 
  and night will likely be on the northern slope of the Chautauqua 
  Ridge along the Lake Erie shore. The strongest winds Friday and 
  Friday night will be county-wide.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Scattered power outages are likely. Travel may be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. The southeast winds will be 
  a crosswind on the New York State Thruway. Strong winds will blow 
  around unsecured objects, including outdoor holiday decorations.

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.

&&

$$

NYZ007-008-180700-
/O.UPG.KBUF.HW.A.0002.251219T0000Z-251219T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0003.251219T0000Z-251220T0600Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
1247 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected Thursday evening through overnight Thursday. Southwest 
  winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph then expected Friday and 
  Friday night for the North Country.

* WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. The strongest wind gusts 
  Thursday evening and overnight will likely be found on the 
  northern slopes of the Tug Hill Plateau and Black River Valley. 
  Strongest gusts Friday and Friday night will be for the entire 
  North Country region.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds will blow 
  around unsecured outdoor holiday decorations.

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.

&&

$$

NYZ003>006-013-014-020-021-180700-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0021.251218T2000Z-251220T0600Z/
Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Livingston-Ontario-
Cattaraugus-Allegany-
Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego,
Geneseo, Canandaigua, Olean, and Wellsville
1247 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected 
  Thursday afternoon through Thursday night, and then west winds 
  Friday and Friday night 20 to 35 mph with gusts 50 mph.

* WHERE...Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Livingston, 
  Ontario, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects including 
  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.

&&

$$

Thomas
5 follow-up statements
591 
WWUS71 KBUF 172351
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
651 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025

NYZ019-181200-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0003.251218T2000Z-251220T0600Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Jamestown
651 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 1 AM 
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected Thursday afternoon through overnight Thursday. Southwest 
  winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected Friday and Friday 
  night county-wide.

* WHERE...Chautauqua County. The strongest winds Thursday afternoon 
  and night will likely be on the northern slope of the Chautauqua 
  Ridge along the Lake Erie shore. The strongest winds Friday and 
  Friday night will be county-wide.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Scattered power outages are likely. Travel may be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. The southeast winds will be 
  a crosswind on the New York State Thruway. Strong winds will blow 
  around unsecured objects, including outdoor holiday decorations.

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.

&&

$$

NYZ007-008-181200-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0003.251219T0000Z-251220T0600Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
651 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 1 AM 
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected Thursday evening through overnight Thursday. Southwest 
  winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph then expected Friday and 
  Friday night for the North Country.

* WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. The strongest wind gusts 
  Thursday evening and overnight will likely be found on the 
  northern slopes of the Tug Hill Plateau and Black River Valley. 
  Strongest gusts Friday and Friday night will be for the entire 
  North Country region.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds will blow 
  around unsecured outdoor holiday decorations.

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>006-010>014-020-021-085-181200-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0021.251218T2000Z-251220T0600Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Northern Erie-
Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern
Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, Oswego, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo,
Canandaigua, Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and Springville
651 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, 
  Oswego, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, and 
  Allegany Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. 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.

&&

$$

TMA
002 
WWUS71 KBUF 180740
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
240 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025

NYZ019-182000-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0003.251218T2000Z-251220T0600Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Jamestown
240 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 
AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected this afternoon through tonight. Southwest winds 20 to 30 
  mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected Friday and Friday night.

* WHERE...Chautauqua County. The strongest winds will likely be on 
  the northern slope of the Chautauqua Ridge along the Lake Erie 
  shore this afternoon through this evening. The strong winds will 
  be county-wide Friday and Friday night.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Scattered power outages are likely. Travel may be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. The southeast winds will be 
  a crosswind on the New York State Thruway. Strong winds will blow 
  around unsecured objects, including outdoor holiday decorations.

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.

&&

$$

NYZ007-008-182000-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0003.251219T0000Z-251220T0600Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
240 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 
AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected tonight. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 
  mph then expected Friday and Friday night.

* 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 tonight. Strong gusts will be for 
  the entire North Country region Friday and Friday night.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds will blow 
  around unsecured outdoor holiday decorations.

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>006-010>014-020-021-085-182000-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0021.251218T2000Z-251220T0600Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Northern Erie-
Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern
Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, Oswego, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo,
Canandaigua, Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and Springville
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.

&&

$$

HSK
425 
WWUS71 KBUF 181735
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1235 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025

NYZ019-190600-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0003.251218T2000Z-251220T0600Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Jamestown
1235 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected this afternoon through tonight. Southwest winds 20 to 30 
  mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected Friday and Friday night.

* WHERE...Chautauqua County. The strongest winds will likely be on 
  the northern slope of the Chautauqua Ridge along the Lake Erie 
  shore this afternoon through this evening. The strong winds will 
  be county-wide Friday and Friday night.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Scattered power outages are likely. Travel may be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. The southeast winds will be 
  a crosswind on the New York State Thruway. Strong winds will blow 
  around unsecured objects, including outdoor holiday decorations.

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.

&&

$$

NYZ007-008-190600-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0003.251219T0000Z-251220T0600Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
1235 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 
AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected tonight. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 
  mph then expected Friday and Friday night.

* 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 tonight. Strong gusts will be for 
  the entire North Country region Friday and Friday night.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds will blow 
  around unsecured outdoor holiday decorations.

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>006-010>014-020-021-085-190600-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0021.251218T2000Z-251220T0600Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Northern Erie-
Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern
Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, Oswego, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo,
Canandaigua, Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and Springville
1235 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South 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...Until 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.

&&

$$

Brothers
327 
WWUS71 KBUF 190544
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1244 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025

NYZ007-008-191900-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-251220T0600Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
1244 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected overnight. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 
  mph expected Friday and Friday night.

* 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 overnight. Strong gusts will be for 
  the entire North Country region Friday and Friday night.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds will blow 
  around unsecured outdoor holiday decorations.

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.

&&

$$

NYZ019-191900-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-251220T0600Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Jamestown
1244 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected  overnight. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 
  50 mph expected Friday and Friday night.

* WHERE...Chautauqua County. The strongest winds will likely be on 
  the northern slope of the Chautauqua Ridge along the Lake Erie 
  shore overnight. The strong winds will be county-wide Friday and 
  Friday night.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Scattered power outages are likely. Travel may be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. The southeast winds will be 
  a crosswind on the New York State Thruway. Strong winds will blow 
  around unsecured objects, including outdoor holiday decorations.

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>006-010>014-020-021-085-191900-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251220T0600Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Northern Erie-
Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern
Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, Oswego, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo,
Canandaigua, Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and Springville
1244 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected 
  overnight. 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...Until 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.

&&

$$

HSK
016 
WWUS71 KBUF 190735
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
235 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025

NYZ007-008-191945-
/O.CAN.KBUF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-251220T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KBUF.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251220T0600Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
235 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected 
  this morning. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected through this evening.

* WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

NYZ019-191945-
/O.CAN.KBUF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-251220T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KBUF.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251220T0600Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Jamestown
235 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected 
  this morning. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected through this evening.

* WHERE...Chautauqua County.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

NYZ001>006-010>014-020-021-085-191945-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251220T0600Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Northern Erie-
Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern
Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, Oswego, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo,
Canandaigua, Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and Springville
235 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected 
  this morning. West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected through this evening.

* WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, 
  Oswego, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, and 
  Allegany Counties.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

HSK

The office that day

Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 17, 12:53 AM ESTHigh Wind WatchBUFChautauqua, Jefferson, Lewis12 hr
Dec 17, 12:53 AM ESTWind AdvisoryBUFErie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, Wyoming12 hr
Dec 17, 12:47 PM ESTWind AdvisoryBUFAllegany, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee and 10 more60 hr
Dec 17, 1:05 PM ESTGale WatchBUF13 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.