Alert archive / New York / High Wind Warnings in 2026
High Wind Warning 2, NWS Buffalo, NY
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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 4:41 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Kenmore, NY | Wind gust measured on a personal weather station. |
| Mar 13, 7:00 PM EDT | SNOW 1 | 1 E Batavia, NY | Cocorahs station NY-GN-23 Batavia 1.4 E. |
| Mar 13, 8:00 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 1 Nw Dunkirk, NY | Mesonet station DBLN6 3 NNW Fredonia. |
| Mar 14, 12:14 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 3 Ene Dunkirk, NY | ASOS station KDKK Dunkirk Airport. |
| Mar 14, 2:25 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 3 Ese Lime Lake-Machias, NY | Mesonet station DELE Delevan. |
| Mar 14, 3:42 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 2 Nne Cheektowaga, NY | ASOS station KBUF Buffalo Airport. |
| Mar 14, 3:55 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 3 Sse Gates-North Gates, NY | ASOS station KROC Rochester Airport. |
| Mar 14, 4:15 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 4 Nw Warsaw, NY | Mesonet station WARS Warsaw. |
| Mar 14, 4:29 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 3 Wsw Sanborn, NY | ASOS station KIAG Niagara Falls Airport. |
| Mar 14, 6:25 AM EDT | SNOW 1 | Kenmore, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-59 Kenmore 0.3 ESE. |
| Mar 14, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 1 | 1 W Newfane, NY | CO-OP Observer station NWFN6 Newfane 1W. |
| Mar 14, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 1.2 | 2 Ne Stafford, NY | Cocorahs station NY-GN-6 Stafford 1.8 NE. |
| Mar 14, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 1.2 | 6 N Hinsdale, NY | Cocorahs station NY-CT-25 Ischua 0.4 SSE. |
| Mar 14, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 1.3 | 1 Se Cambria Center, NY | CO-OP Observer station SBNN6 Sanborn 4NE. |
| Mar 14, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 1.3 | 2 Ese Lockport, NY | CO-OP Observer station LPTN6 Lockport. |
| Mar 14, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 1.5 | 2 Sse North Tonawanda, NY | CO-OP Observer station NTON6 North Tonawanda. |
| Mar 14, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 1.8 | 1 Wnw Colden, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-166 Boston 2.5 NE. |
| Mar 14, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 1.8 | 2 Wnw Cattaraugus, NY | CO-OP Observer station CTGN6 Cattaraugus 3W. |
| Mar 14, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 1.9 | 2 Se East Aurora, NY | CO-OP Observer station WLSN6 Wales. |
| Mar 14, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 2 | 2 Se Elma Center, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-261 Elma Center 1.8 SE. |
| Mar 14, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 4.2 | 3 W Warsaw, NY | CO-OP Observer station WSWN6 Warsaw 4W. |
| Mar 14, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 4.3 | 5 Nw Gainesville, NY | CO-OP Observer station WRSN6 Warsaw 6SW. |
| Mar 14, 8:00 AM EDT | SNOW 1 | 2 S Snyder, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-122 Cheektowaga 2.4 NW. |
| Mar 14, 8:00 AM EDT | SNOW 2 | 3 E East Pembroke, NY | Cocorahs station NY-GN-13 Batavia 3.4 WSW. |
| Mar 14, 8:00 AM EDT | SNOW 2.3 | 4 Ese Alexander, NY | Cocorahs station NY-GN-27 Alexander 4.4 ESE. |
| Mar 14, 8:17 AM EDT | SNOW 1.2 | 1 Sw Franklinville, NY | CO-OP Observer station FRKN6 Franklinville. |
| Mar 14, 8:30 AM EDT | SNOW 1.5 | 3 E East Concord, NY | CO-OP Observer station SGVN6 Springville 5NE. |
| Mar 14, 8:37 AM EDT | SNOW 1 | 2 Nne Tonawanda, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-86 Tonawanda 1.5 NNE. |
| Mar 14, 9:00 AM EDT | SNOW 1.1 | 2 Nw Gates-North Gates, NY | Cocorahs 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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 1:44 AM EDT | High Wind Watch | BUF | Chautauqua | 12 hr |
| Mar 12, 1:44 AM EDT | Winter Storm Watch | BUF | Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego | 12 hr |
| Mar 12, 3:41 AM EDT | Gale Watch | BUF | 10 hr | |
| Mar 12, 3:41 AM EDT | Gale Warning | BUF | 61 hr | |
| Mar 12, 1:57 PM EDT | Winter Storm Warning | BUF | Cattaraugus, Erie, Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, Wyoming | 48 hr |
| Mar 12, 1:59 PM EDT | Wind Advisory | BUF | Allegany, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario and 1 more | 48 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.