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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this high wind warning at Jan 9, 2026, 12:45 AM EST for 7 counties in New York. It was in force for 20 hr. 11 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 9, 2026, 12:45 AM EST (05:45 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 9, 2026, 8:49 PM EST
- In force
- 20 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
Counties Chautauqua County, NY, Erie County, NY, Genesee County, NY, Monroe County, NY, Niagara County, NY, Orleans County, NY, Wyoming County, NY
The radar
The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 24 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:46 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2:49 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | 3 Wsw Sanborn, NY | ASOS station KIAG Niagara Falls Airport. |
| Jan 9, 3:18 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 2 Nne Cheektowaga, NY | ASOS station KBUF Buffalo Airport. |
| Jan 9, 3:45 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 3 Ene Batavia, NY | Mesonet station BATA Batavia. |
| Jan 9, 3:45 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 3 Ene Batavia, NY | Mesonet station BATA Batavia. |
| Jan 9, 3:55 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 3 Ene Batavia, NY | Mesonet station BATA Batavia. |
| Jan 9, 3:59 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Se Fredonia, NY | Trees and powerlines down on Water St. |
| Jan 9, 4:05 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | 3 Ene Batavia, NY | Mesonet station BATA Batavia. |
| Jan 9, 4:25 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 2 W Harris Hill, NY | Mesonet station FW6381 Williamsville. |
| Jan 9, 4:40 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 3 Sse Gates-North Gates, NY | ASOS station KROC Rochester Airport. |
| Jan 9, 4:40 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Gates-North Gates, NY | Several pictures of trees down in Gates. |
| Jan 9, 5:06 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 3 Sse Gates-North Gates, NY | ASOS station KROC Rochester Airport. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Buffalo Intl Airport, NY (KBUF), launched 00:00Z, 5.8 hours before the alert went out and 21 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2263 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 56 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 176 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 176 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
128 WWUS71 KBUF 090545 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1245 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026 NYZ019-085-092030- /O.UPG.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260109T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0001.260109T0545Z-260110T0300Z/ Chautauqua-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 1245 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South to southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph through this morning. Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph late morning through the early evening. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie Counties. Strongest gusts through the morning will be downslope regions of the Chautauqua Ridge to the Lake Erie shoreline. Strongest gusts late morning and through the evening hours will be region-wide. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. Peak gusts likely between 3 pm and 7 pm. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts this morning will be perpendicular to the New York State Thruway, making for challenging travel 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. && $$ NYZ001>003-010>012-092030- /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0001.260109T1200Z-260110T0300Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, and Warsaw 1245 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Strongest gusts likely between 3 pm and 7 pm. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Northern Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NYZ004>006-013-014-020-021-092030- /O.EXB.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.260109T1200Z-260110T0300Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Livingston-Ontario-Cattaraugus- Allegany- Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Olean, and Wellsville 1245 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected, with strongest gusts this morning across the Finger Lakes. Southwest winds this afternoon and through the evening gusting to 50 mph region-wide. * WHERE...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening. * 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. && $$ NYZ007-008-092030- /O.EXT.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.260109T0600Z-260110T0300Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 1245 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South to southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph through this morning. Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph this afternoon through the early evening. * WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. Strongest gusts this morning will be along the northwest face of the Tug Hill Plateau. Strongest gusts this afternoon and through the evening will be region-wide. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Thomas
2 follow-up statements
541 WWUS71 KBUF 091636 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1136 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026 NYZ001>003-010>012-100300- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260110T0300Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, and Warsaw 1136 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. Strongest gusts likely between 3 pm and 7 pm. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Northern Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * 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. && $$ NYZ019-085-100300- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260110T0300Z/ Chautauqua-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 1136 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South to southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph through early this afternoon. Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph mid-afternoon through the early evening. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie Counties. Strongest gusts will be downslope regions of the Chautauqua Ridge to the Lake Erie shoreline through early afternoon. Strongest gusts mid-afternoon through the evening hours will be region-wide. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts will be perpendicular to the New York State Thruway, making for challenging travel for high profile vehicles through early afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NYZ004>006-013-014-020-021-100300- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260110T0300Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Livingston-Ontario-Cattaraugus- Allegany- Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Olean, and Wellsville 1136 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected, with strongest gusts across the Finger Lakes through early afternoon. Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph late afternoon through evening. * WHERE...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * 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. && $$ NYZ007-008-100300- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260110T0300Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 1136 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South to southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph through early this afternoon. Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph late this afternoon through the early evening. * WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. Strongest gusts will be along the northwest face of the Tug Hill Plateau through early afternoon. Strongest gusts late this afternoon through the evening will be region-wide. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ HSK
547 WWUS71 KBUF 100149 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 849 PM EST Fri Jan 9 2026 NYZ001>003-010>012-019-085-100300- /O.CAN.KBUF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260110T0300Z/ 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 849 PM EST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The threat of damaging winds has ended, therefore the High Wind Warning has been cancelled. $$ NYZ004>006-013-014-020-021-100300- /O.CAN.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260110T0300Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Livingston-Ontario-Cattaraugus- Allegany- Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Olean, and Wellsville 849 PM EST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The threat of strong winds has ended, therefore the Wind Advisory has been cancelled. $$ NYZ007-008-100300- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260110T0300Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 849 PM EST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * 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. && $$ JM
The office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 9:06 PM EST | Gale Watch | BUF | 4 hr | |
| Jan 9, 1:12 AM EST | Gale Warning | BUF | 20 hr | |
| Jan 9, 3:15 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Cattaraugus | 60 min |
| Jan 9, 3:56 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Cattaraugus, Livingston | 49 min |
| Jan 9, 4:09 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Allegany, Cattaraugus | 66 min |
| Jan 9, 4:31 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Livingston, Ontario, Wayne | 59 min |
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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.