Alert archive / New York / High Wind Watches in 2026
High Wind Watch 2, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this high wind watch at Mar 14, 2026, 1:29 PM EDT for 4 counties in New York. It took effect at Mar 15, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 14, 2026, 1:29 PM EDT (17:29 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 15, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 15, 2026, 1:28 AM EDT
- In force
- 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 17:30 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Buffalo Intl Airport, NY (KBUF), launched 12:00Z, 5.5 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 1 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 814 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 50 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 117 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 238 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
225 WWUS71 KBUF 141729 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 129 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 NYZ004-005-014-150700- /O.CAN.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.260315T2100Z-260317T0000Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Ontario- Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, and Canandaigua 129 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SUNDAY TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Winds will again increase Sunday afternoon with south winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected through late Sunday night. Winds become southwest later Monday with a few gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, and Ontario Counties. Strongest gusts Sunday night through the northern slopes of the Bristol Hills northward to around the New York State Thruway. Strongest wind gusts Monday will be regionwide. * WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 8 PM EDT Monday. Strongest gusts expected Sunday night. * 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. && $$ NYZ001>003-006-010>013-020-021-150700- /O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.260315T2100Z-260317T0000Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Oswego-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming- Livingston-Cattaraugus-Allegany- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Oswego, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo, Olean, and Wellsville 129 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SUNDAY TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected Sunday night. Winds become southwest Monday with a few gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Oswego, Northern Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. Strongest gusts Sunday night through the northern slopes of the Bristol Hills, hills of Wyoming and Livingston Counties northward to around the New York State Thruway. Strongest wind gusts Monday will be regionwide. * WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 8 PM EDT Monday. Strongest gusts expected Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NYZ007-008-150700- /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.A.0002.260315T2100Z-260317T0000Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 129 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...South to Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible through late Sunday night. Winds become southwest later Monday with a few gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. Strongest gusts Sunday night expected along the northwest and northern face of the Tug Hill. Strongest wind gusts Monday will be regionwide. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. Strongest gusts are expected Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Secure or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of the strong winds. && $$ NYZ019-085-150700- /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.A.0002.260315T2100Z-260317T0000Z/ Chautauqua-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 129 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...South to southeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible through Sunday night. Winds become southwest Monday with a few gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie Counties. Strongest gusts Sunday night expected along the northwest downslope region of the Chautauqua Ridge and to the Lake Erie shoreline. Strongest wind gusts Monday will be regionwide. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. Strongest gusts expected Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Secure or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of the strong winds. && $$ Thomas
2 follow-up statements
127 WWUS71 KBUF 150136 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 936 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 NYZ001>006-010>014-020-021-151500- /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 936 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SUNDAY TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Winds will increase Sunday afternoon with south winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected through late Sunday night. Winds become southwest later Monday with a few gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Northern Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday 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. && $$ NYZ007-008-151500- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0002.260315T2100Z-260317T0000Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 936 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...South to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible through late Sunday night. Winds become southwest later Monday with a few gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. Strongest gusts Sunday night expected along the northwest and northern face of the Tug Hill. Strongest wind gusts Monday will be regionwide. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. Strongest gusts are expected Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Secure or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of the strong winds. && $$ NYZ019-085-151500- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0002.260315T2100Z-260317T0000Z/ Chautauqua-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 936 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...South to southeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible through Sunday night. Winds become southwest Monday with a few gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie Counties. Strongest gusts Sunday night expected along the northwest downslope region of the Chautauqua Ridge and to the Lake Erie shoreline. Strongest wind gusts Monday will be regionwide. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Secure or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of the strong winds. && $$ TMA
285 WWUS71 KBUF 150528 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 128 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 NYZ019-085-151900- /O.UPG.KBUF.HW.A.0002.260315T2100Z-260317T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0003.260315T1800Z-260317T0000Z/ Chautauqua-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 128 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...South to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected through tonight. Winds become southwest Monday morning with gusts up to 50mph. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie Counties. Strongest gusts tonight expected along the northwest downslope region of the Chautauqua Ridge and to the Lake Erie shoreline. Strongest wind gusts Monday will be countywide. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ 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
The office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 1:29 PM EDT | Wind Advisory | BUF | Allegany, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee and 10 more | 70 hr |
| Mar 14, 2:02 PM EDT | Gale Watch | BUF | 23 hr | |
| Mar 14, 2:02 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | BUF | 3 days |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.