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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Buffalo, NY

March 12, 20268 counties in New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this high wind warning at Mar 12, 2026, 1:59 PM EDT for 8 counties in New York. It took effect at Mar 13, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 26 hr. 29 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
Mar 12, 2026, 1:59 PM EDT (17:59 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 13, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 14, 2026, 10:14 AM EDT
In force
26 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

Counties Cattaraugus County, NY, 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), 25 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:03 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 13, 4:41 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Kenmore, NYWind gust measured on a personal weather station.
Mar 13, 7:00 PM EDTSNOW 11 E Batavia, NYCocorahs station NY-GN-23 Batavia 1.4 E.
Mar 13, 8:00 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 Nw Dunkirk, NYMesonet station DBLN6 3 NNW Fredonia.
Mar 14, 12:14 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Ene Dunkirk, NYASOS station KDKK Dunkirk Airport.
Mar 14, 2:25 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 633 Ese Lime Lake-Machias, NYMesonet station DELE Delevan.
Mar 14, 3:42 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 Nne Cheektowaga, NYASOS station KBUF Buffalo Airport.
Mar 14, 3:55 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 623 Sse Gates-North Gates, NYASOS station KROC Rochester Airport.
Mar 14, 4:15 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 614 Nw Warsaw, NYMesonet station WARS Warsaw.
Mar 14, 4:29 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 603 Wsw Sanborn, NYASOS station KIAG Niagara Falls Airport.
Mar 14, 6:25 AM EDTSNOW 1Kenmore, NYCocorahs station NY-ER-59 Kenmore 0.3 ESE.
Mar 14, 7:00 AM EDTSNOW 11 W Newfane, NYCO-OP Observer station NWFN6 Newfane 1W.
Mar 14, 7:00 AM EDTSNOW 1.22 Ne Stafford, NYCocorahs station NY-GN-6 Stafford 1.8 NE.
Mar 14, 7:00 AM EDTSNOW 1.26 N Hinsdale, NYCocorahs station NY-CT-25 Ischua 0.4 SSE.
Mar 14, 7:00 AM EDTSNOW 1.31 Se Cambria Center, NYCO-OP Observer station SBNN6 Sanborn 4NE.
Mar 14, 7:00 AM EDTSNOW 1.32 Ese Lockport, NYCO-OP Observer station LPTN6 Lockport.
Mar 14, 7:00 AM EDTSNOW 1.52 Sse North Tonawanda, NYCO-OP Observer station NTON6 North Tonawanda.
Mar 14, 7:00 AM EDTSNOW 1.81 Wnw Colden, NYCocorahs station NY-ER-166 Boston 2.5 NE.
Mar 14, 7:00 AM EDTSNOW 1.82 Wnw Cattaraugus, NYCO-OP Observer station CTGN6 Cattaraugus 3W.
Mar 14, 7:00 AM EDTSNOW 1.92 Se East Aurora, NYCO-OP Observer station WLSN6 Wales.
Mar 14, 7:00 AM EDTSNOW 22 Se Elma Center, NYCocorahs station NY-ER-261 Elma Center 1.8 SE.
Mar 14, 7:00 AM EDTSNOW 4.23 W Warsaw, NYCO-OP Observer station WSWN6 Warsaw 4W.
Mar 14, 7:00 AM EDTSNOW 4.35 Nw Gainesville, NYCO-OP Observer station WRSN6 Warsaw 6SW.
Mar 14, 8:00 AM EDTSNOW 12 S Snyder, NYCocorahs station NY-ER-122 Cheektowaga 2.4 NW.
Mar 14, 8:00 AM EDTSNOW 23 E East Pembroke, NYCocorahs station NY-GN-13 Batavia 3.4 WSW.
Mar 14, 8:00 AM EDTSNOW 2.34 Ese Alexander, NYCocorahs station NY-GN-27 Alexander 4.4 ESE.
Mar 14, 8:17 AM EDTSNOW 1.21 Sw Franklinville, NYCO-OP Observer station FRKN6 Franklinville.
Mar 14, 8:30 AM EDTSNOW 1.53 E East Concord, NYCO-OP Observer station SGVN6 Springville 5NE.
Mar 14, 8:37 AM EDTSNOW 12 Nne Tonawanda, NYCocorahs station NY-ER-86 Tonawanda 1.5 NNE.
Mar 14, 9:00 AM EDTSNOW 1.12 Nw Gates-North Gates, NYCocorahs station NY-MR-89 Rochester 5.7 W.

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 12:00Z, 6.0 hours before the alert went out and 22 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 2026-03-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 7 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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 2026-03-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -71 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
7 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-2 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
703 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
93 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-71 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-322 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

524 
WWUS71 KBUF 121759
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
159 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

NYZ019-130700-
/O.UPG.KBUF.HW.A.0001.260313T1200Z-260314T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0002.260313T1200Z-260314T0900Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Jamestown
159 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM EDT 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southerly winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected Friday morning, then southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 60 mph Friday afternoon through late Friday night.

* WHERE...Chautauqua County. Strongest wind gusts Friday morning 
  will be along the Lake Erie shore, with more widespread winds 
  across the county late Friday afternoon through Friday night.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 5 AM EDT 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.

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.

&&

$$

NYZ001-002-010>012-085-130700-
/O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0002.260313T1600Z-260314T0900Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia,
Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville
159 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 5 AM EDT 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Niagara Frontier.

* WHEN...From noon Friday to 5 AM EDT Saturday. The strongest winds 
  are expected late Friday afternoon through Friday 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.

&&

$$

NYZ003>005-013-014-020-021-130700-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.260313T1600Z-260314T1200Z/
Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario-Cattaraugus-
Allegany-
Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Geneseo,
Canandaigua, Olean, and Wellsville
159 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon Friday to 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

Hitchcock
6 follow-up statements
562 
WWUS71 KBUF 130540
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
140 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

NYZ019-131800-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0002.260313T1200Z-260314T0900Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Jamestown
140 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 
AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southerly winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph 
  expected Friday morning, then southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 60 mph Friday afternoon through late Friday night.

* WHERE...Chautauqua County. Strongest wind gusts Friday morning 
  will be along the Lake Erie shore, with more widespread winds 
  across the county late Friday afternoon through Friday night.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 5 AM EDT 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.

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.

&&

$$

NYZ001-002-010>012-085-131800-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0002.260313T1600Z-260314T0900Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia,
Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville
140 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 AM EDT 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Niagara Frontier.

* WHEN...From noon today to 5 AM EDT 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.

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>005-013-014-020-021-131800-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.260313T1600Z-260314T1200Z/
Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario-Cattaraugus-
Allegany-
Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Geneseo,
Canandaigua, Olean, and Wellsville
140 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 AM EDT 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon today to 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

JM
388 
WWUS71 KBUF 131757
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
157 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

NYZ001-002-010>012-085-140700-
/O.EXT.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
157 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with peak gusts up to 
  60 mph.

* WHERE...The Niagara Frontier.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Saturday. The highest wind gusts are 
  expected overnight 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.

&&

$$

NYZ019-140700-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260314T0900Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Jamestown
157 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 
  mph.

* WHERE...Chautauqua County. The highest gusts are expected along 
  the Lake Erie shoreline.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Saturday. The highest wind gusts are 
  expected overnight 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.

&&

$$

NYZ003>005-013-014-020-021-140700-
/O.EXT.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T1500Z/
Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario-Cattaraugus-
Allegany-
Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Geneseo,
Canandaigua, Olean, and Wellsville
157 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 
  mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Saturday. The highest wind gusts are 
  expected overnight tonight into Saturday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PP
341 
WWUS71 KBUF 132112
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
512 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

NYZ003-140915-
/O.UPG.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KBUF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260314T1500Z/
Monroe-
Including the cities of Rochester
512 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Monroe County.

* 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.

&&

$$

NYZ020-140915-
/O.UPG.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KBUF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260314T1500Z/
Cattaraugus-
Including the cities of Olean
512 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Cattaraugus County.

* 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.

&&

$$

NYZ019-140915-
/O.EXT.KBUF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260314T1200Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Jamestown
512 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Chautauqua County.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday. The strongest wind gusts are 
  expected tonight.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Scattered to widespread 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.

&&

$$

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

...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.

&&

$$

NYZ004-005-013-014-021-140915-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T1500Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario-Allegany-
Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Geneseo, Canandaigua,
and Wellsville
512 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Saturday. The strongest wind gusts are 
  expected tonight into Saturday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

JJR
156 
WWUS71 KBUF 140618
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
218 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

NYZ001-002-010>012-085-141500-
/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
218 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...The Niagara Frontier.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. The strongest wind gusts are 
  expected through around daybreak.

* 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.

&&

$$

NYZ003-141500-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260314T1500Z/
Monroe-
Including the cities of Rochester
218 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Monroe County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. The strongest wind gusts are 
  expected through around daybreak.

* 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.

&&

$$

NYZ019-141200-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260314T1200Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Jamestown
218 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Chautauqua County. The highest gusts are expected along 
  the Lake Erie shoreline.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread 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.

&&

$$

NYZ020-141500-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260314T1500Z/
Cattaraugus-
Including the cities of Olean
218 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Cattaraugus County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. The strongest wind gusts are 
  expected through around daybreak.

* 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.

&&

$$

NYZ004-005-013-014-021-141500-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T1500Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario-Allegany-
Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Geneseo, Canandaigua,
and Wellsville
218 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning.

* 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
984 
WWUS71 KBUF 141143
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
743 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

NYZ019-141245-
/O.EXP.KBUF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260314T1200Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Jamestown
743 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

The threat of damaging winds has ended, but gusty winds will 
continue through the morning. Therefore the High Wind Warning will 
be allowed to expire.

$$

NYZ001-002-010>012-085-141500-
/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
743 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph decreasing 
  through this morning.

* WHERE...The Niagara Frontier.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

NYZ003-141500-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260314T1500Z/
Monroe-
Including the cities of Rochester
743 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph decreasing 
  through this morning.

* WHERE...Monroe County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

NYZ020-141500-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260314T1500Z/
Cattaraugus-
Including the cities of Olean
743 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph decreasing 
  through this morning.

* WHERE...Cattaraugus County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

NYZ004-005-013-014-021-141500-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T1500Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario-Allegany-
Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Geneseo, Canandaigua,
and Wellsville
743 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

Brothers
965 
WWUS71 KBUF 141414
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1014 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

NYZ001>003-010>012-020-085-141515-
/O.CAN.KBUF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260314T1500Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Cattaraugus-
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester,
Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville
1014 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The threat of damaging winds has ended, therefore the High Wind 
Warning has been cancelled. Gusty winds 25 to 35 mph will continue 
through the afternoon.

$$

NYZ013-021-141515-
/O.CAN.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T1500Z/
Livingston-Allegany-
Including the cities of Geneseo and Wellsville
1014 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have decreased through this morning below advisory levels. 
However, gusty winds 25 to 35 mph will continue through the 
afternoon.

$$

NYZ004-005-014-141800-
/O.EXT.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T1800Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Ontario-
Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, and Canandaigua
1014 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, and Ontario Counties.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

Brothers

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 12, 1:44 AM EDTHigh Wind WatchBUFChautauqua12 hr
Mar 12, 1:44 AM EDTWinter Storm WatchBUFJefferson, Lewis, Oswego12 hr
Mar 12, 3:41 AM EDTGale WatchBUF10 hr
Mar 12, 3:41 AM EDTGale WarningBUF61 hr
Mar 12, 1:57 PM EDTWinter Storm WarningBUFCattaraugus, Erie, Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, Wyoming48 hr
Mar 12, 1:59 PM EDTWind AdvisoryBUFAllegany, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario and 1 more48 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.