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Wind Advisory 4, NWS Buffalo, NY

March 12, 20267 counties in New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this wind advisory at Mar 12, 2026, 1:59 PM EDT for 7 counties in New York. It took effect at Mar 13, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 25 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 12, 2026, 1:59 PM EDT (17:59 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 13, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT
Expired
Mar 14, 2026, 1:29 PM EDT
In force
25 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

Counties Allegany County, NY, Cattaraugus County, NY, Cayuga County, NY, Livingston County, NY, Monroe County, NY, Ontario County, NY, Wayne County, NY

The radar

The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 98 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Buffalo Intl Airport, NY (KBUF), launched 12:00Z, 6.0 hours before the alert went out and 94 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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

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
7 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
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

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 EDTHigh Wind WarningBUFCattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Monroe, Niagara and 2 more44 hr

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Wind Advisories in New York, 2026Every wind advisory in 2026

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.