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Wind Advisory 5, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this wind advisory at Mar 14, 2026, 1:29 PM EDT for 16 counties in New York. It took effect at Mar 15, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 42 hr.
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 17, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 42 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
Counties Allegany County, NY, Cattaraugus County, NY, Cayuga County, NY, Chautauqua County, NY, Erie County, NY, Genesee County, NY, Jefferson County, NY, Lewis County, NY, Livingston County, NY, Monroe County, NY, Niagara County, NY, Ontario County, NY, Orleans County, NY, Oswego County, NY, Wayne County, NY, Wyoming County, NY
The radar
The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 90 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 87 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
9 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
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
343 WWUS71 KBUF 170602 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 202 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 NYZ001>003-010>012-171500- /O.CON.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 202 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * 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 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. && $$ NYZ004>006-013-014-020-021-171500- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260317T1500Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Livingston-Ontario-Cattaraugus- Allegany- Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Olean, and Wellsville 202 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NYZ007-008-171500- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260317T1500Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 202 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis 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. && $$ NYZ019-085-171500- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260317T1500Z/ Chautauqua-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 202 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ HSK
402 WWUS71 KBUF 171501 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1101 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 NYZ001>008-010>014-019>021-085-171615- /O.EXP.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260317T1500Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson- Lewis-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua- Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Watertown, Lowville, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Jamestown, Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and Springville 1101 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Winds will continue to diminish today, therefore the Wind Advisory has been allowed to expire. $$ Hitchcock
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 | High Wind Watch | BUF | Chautauqua, Erie, Jefferson, Lewis | 12 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.