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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Buffalo, NY

March 15, 20264 counties in New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this high wind warning at Mar 15, 2026, 1:28 AM EDT for 4 counties in New York. It took effect at Mar 15, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 24 hr. 12 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 15, 2026, 1:28 AM EDT (05:28 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 15, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
Expired
Mar 16, 2026, 1:44 PM EDT
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

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

The radar

The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 111 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:31 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 15, 6:14 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGWestfield, NYLarge section of tree blown down.
Mar 15, 7:00 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 602 Sw Fredonia, NYNYS Mesonet in Fredonia.
Mar 15, 7:00 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 602 Sw Fredonia, NYNYS Mesonet in Fredonia.
Mar 15, 8:22 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 643 Ene Dunkirk, NYASOS station KDKK Dunkirk Airport.
Mar 15, 9:15 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 632 Sw Fredonia, NYMesonet station FRED Fredonia.
Mar 15, 9:47 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 723 Ene Dunkirk, NYASOS station KDKK Dunkirk Airport.
Mar 15, 9:47 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 723 Ene Dunkirk, NYASOS station KDKK Dunkirk Airport.
Mar 15, 10:00 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 Nw Dunkirk, NYMesonet station DBLN6 3 NNW Fredonia.
Mar 15, 10:44 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 742 Nw Fredonia, NYMesonet station FW7070 Forestville.
Mar 15, 11:40 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 662 Sw Fredonia, NYMesonet station FRED Fredonia.
Mar 16, 6:37 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 W Harris Hill, NYMesonet station FW6381 Williamsville.
Mar 16, 12:00 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGAkron, NY*** 1 INJ *** Construction worker injured from a fall due to strong wind gusts in the area. Minor, non-life threatening injury. Peak wind gust of 56 mph at Buffalo Airport near that time.

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, 5.5 hours before the alert went out and 108 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 00:00Z on 2026-03-15Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2026-03-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -124 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
816 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
94 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-124 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-79 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

285 
WWUS71 KBUF 150528
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
128 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

NYZ019-085-151900-
/O.UPG.KBUF.HW.A.0002.260315T2100Z-260317T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0003.260315T1800Z-260317T0000Z/
Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville
128 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 
  mph expected through tonight. Winds become southwest Monday 
  morning with gusts up to 50mph.

* WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie Counties. Strongest gusts 
  tonight expected along the northwest downslope region of the 
  Chautauqua Ridge and to the Lake Erie shoreline. Strongest wind 
  gusts Monday will be countywide.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NYZ007-008-151900-
/O.UPG.KBUF.HW.A.0002.260315T2100Z-260317T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0003.260315T2100Z-260317T0000Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
128 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 
  mph expected tonight. Winds become southwest Monday with gusts up 
  to 50mph.

* WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. Strongest gusts are expected 
  tonight along the northwest and northern face of the Tug Hill. 
  Strongest wind gusts Monday will be regionwide.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* 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>006-010>014-020-021-151900-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.260315T2100Z-260317T0000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Northern Erie-
Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Cattaraugus-Allegany-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, Oswego, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo,
Canandaigua, Olean, and Wellsville
128 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM 
EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected 
  tonight. Winds will become southwest Monday and gusts 40 to 50 mph 
  are expected.

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, 
  Northern Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, 
  and Allegany Counties. The strongest wind gusts will be across the 
  higher terrain of western NY including the Finger Lakes region 
  Sunday night. As winds become southwest Monday, the strongest wind 
  gusts are expected across the Niagara Frontier.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* 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
5 follow-up statements
915 
WWUS71 KBUF 151826
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
226 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

NYZ019-085-160900-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/
Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville
226 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 
  mph expected through tonight. Winds become southwest Monday 
  morning with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie Counties. Strongest gusts 
  tonight expected along the northwest downslope region of the 
  Chautauqua Ridge and to the Lake Erie shoreline. Strongest wind 
  gusts Monday will be countywide.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NYZ007-008-160900-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0003.260315T2100Z-260317T0000Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
226 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 
  mph expected tonight. Winds become southwest Monday with gusts up 
  to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. Strongest gusts are expected 
  tonight along the northwest and northern face of the Tug Hill. 
  Strongest wind gusts Monday will be regionwide.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday.

* 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>006-010>014-020-021-160900-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.260315T2100Z-260317T0000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Northern Erie-
Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Cattaraugus-Allegany-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, Oswego, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo,
Canandaigua, Olean, and Wellsville
226 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected 
  tonight. Winds will become southwest Monday and gusts 40 to 50 mph 
  are expected.

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, 
  Northern Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, 
  and Allegany Counties. The strongest wind gusts will be across the 
  higher terrain of western New York including the Finger Lakes 
  region tonight. As winds become southwest Monday, the strongest 
  wind gusts are expected across the Niagara Frontier.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday.

* 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
564 
WWUS71 KBUF 160603
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
203 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

NYZ019-085-161915-
/O.EXT.KBUF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/
Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville
203 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

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

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 
  mph expected early this morning. Winds become southwest later this 
  morning with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie Counties. Strongest gusts are 
  expected along the northwest downslope region of the Chautauqua 
  Ridge and to the Lake Erie shoreline this morning. Southwest winds 
  later this morning will be across southern Erie and western 
  Chautauqua counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NYZ007-008-161915-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
203 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 
  mph expected this morning. Winds become southwest this afternoon 
  with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. Strongest gusts are expected 
  this morning along the northwest and northern face of the Tug 
  Hill. Southwest winds will be countywide.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

NYZ001>003-010-011-161915-
/O.EXT.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester,
Buffalo, and Batavia
203 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected 
  this morning. Winds will become southwest late this morning and 
  gusts 40 to 50 mph are expected through tonight.

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Northern Erie, and Genesee 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A lull in the strong winds is expected behind 
  a strong cold front this afternoon. Winds will ramp back up this 
  evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high 
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NYZ004>006-012>014-020-021-161915-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-
Cattaraugus-Allegany-
Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Warsaw,
Geneseo, Canandaigua, Olean, and Wellsville
203 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. 
  Winds will become southwest late this morning through early 
  afternoon.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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
236 
WWUS71 KBUF 160758
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
358 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

NYZ007-008-162000-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
358 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 
  mph expected this morning. Winds become southwest this afternoon 
  with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. Strongest gusts are expected 
  this morning along the northwest and northern face of the Tug 
  Hill. Southwest winds will be countywide.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

NYZ019-085-162000-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/
Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville
358 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 
  mph expected early this morning. Winds become southwest later this 
  morning with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie Counties. Strongest gusts are 
  expected along the northwest downslope region of the Chautauqua 
  Ridge and to the Lake Erie shoreline this morning. Southwest winds 
  later this morning will be across southern Erie and western 
  Chautauqua counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NYZ012-162000-
/O.EXT.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/
Wyoming-
Including the cities of Warsaw
358 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected 
  this morning. Winds will become southwest late this morning and 
  gusts 40 to 50 mph are expected through tonight.

* WHERE...Wyoming County.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A lull in the strong winds is expected behind 
  a strong cold front this afternoon. Winds will ramp back up this 
  evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high 
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NYZ001>003-010-011-162000-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester,
Buffalo, and Batavia
358 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected 
  this morning. Winds will become southwest late this morning and 
  gusts 40 to 50 mph are expected through tonight.

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Northern Erie, and Genesee 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A lull in the strong winds is expected behind 
  a strong cold front this afternoon. Winds will ramp back up this 
  evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high 
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NYZ004>006-013-014-020-021-162000-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Livingston-Ontario-Cattaraugus-
Allegany-
Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Geneseo,
Canandaigua, Olean, and Wellsville
358 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. 
  Winds will become southwest late this morning through early 
  afternoon.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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
842 
WWUS71 KBUF 161348
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
948 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

NYZ019-085-170200-
/O.CAN.KBUF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/
Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville
948 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph through 
  midday, becoming west this afternoon through Tuesday morning.

* WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NYZ007-008-170000-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
948 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. Strongest gusts are expected 
  this morning along the northwest and northern face of the Tug 
  Hill. Southwest winds will be countywide.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

NYZ001>003-010>012-170200-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester,
Buffalo, Batavia, and Warsaw
948 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Northern Erie, Genesee, and 
  Wyoming Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NYZ004>006-013-014-020-021-170000-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Livingston-Ontario-Cattaraugus-
Allegany-
Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Geneseo,
Canandaigua, Olean, and Wellsville
948 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

Hitchcock
390 
WWUS71 KBUF 161744
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
144 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

NYZ007-008-170700-
/O.CAN.KBUF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260317T1500Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
144 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NYZ001>003-010>012-170700-
/O.EXT.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260317T1500Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester,
Buffalo, Batavia, and Warsaw
144 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

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

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

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Northern Erie, Genesee, and 
  Wyoming Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NYZ004>006-013-014-020-021-170700-
/O.EXT.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260317T1500Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Livingston-Ontario-Cattaraugus-
Allegany-
Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Geneseo,
Canandaigua, Olean, and Wellsville
144 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NYZ019-085-170700-
/O.EXT.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260317T1500Z/
Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville
144 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

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

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

* WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 15, 1:10 PM EDTWinter Weather AdvisoryBUFJefferson, Lewis, Oswego25 hr
Mar 15, 1:15 PM EDTGale WarningBUF54 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.