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Wind Advisory 9, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this wind advisory at Jun 17, 2026, 12:39 PM EDT for 16 counties in New York. It took effect at Jun 18, 2026, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 18 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 17, 2026, 12:39 PM EDT (16:39 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jun 18, 2026, 2:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Jun 18, 2026, 7:47 PM EDT
- In force
- 18 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 16:42 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, 4.7 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
- 27 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -109 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1035 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 36 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 75 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 126 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
720 WWUS71 KBUF 171639 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1239 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 NYZ001>003-010>014-019>021-085-180700- /O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0009.260618T0600Z-260619T0000Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston- Ontario-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Jamestown, Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and Springville 1239 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with occasional gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected late tonight through Thursday morning, becoming southwest during the day Thursday. * WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. A few trees and tree limbs will likely come down, resulting in isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Fully leafed out trees may result in more tree damage than with similar wind speeds during the colder months of the year. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NYZ004>006-180700- /O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0009.260618T0800Z-260619T0000Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego- Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, and Oswego 1239 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with occasional gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected Thursday morning, becoming southwest Thursday afternoon. * WHERE...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, and Oswego Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. A few trees and tree limbs will likely come down, resulting in isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Fully leafed out trees may result in more tree damage than with similar wind speeds during the colder months of the year. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NYZ007-008-180700- /O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0009.260618T1000Z-260619T0000Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 1239 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with occasional gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected Thursday morning, becoming southwest Thursday afternoon. * WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. A few trees and tree limbs will likely come down, resulting in isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Fully leafed out trees may result in more tree damage than with similar wind speeds during the colder months of the year. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Hitchcock
3 follow-up statements
032 WWUS71 KBUF 180447 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1247 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 NYZ001>003-010>014-019-085-181800- /O.UPG.KBUF.WI.Y.0009.260618T0600Z-260619T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0004.260618T0600Z-260619T0000Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston- Ontario-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 1247 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, and Chautauqua Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Fully leafed out trees will result in more tree damage than with similar wind speeds during the colder months of the year. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NYZ007-008-181800- /O.UPG.KBUF.WI.Y.0009.260618T1000Z-260619T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0004.260618T0600Z-260619T0000Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 1247 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Fully leafed out trees will result in more tree damage than with similar wind speeds during the colder months of the year. 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. && $$ NYZ020-021-181800- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0009.260618T0600Z-260619T0000Z/ Cattaraugus-Allegany- Including the cities of Olean and Wellsville 1247 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. A few trees and tree limbs will likely come down, resulting in isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Fully leafed out trees may result in more tree damage than with similar wind speeds during the colder months of the year. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NYZ004>006-181800- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0009.260618T0800Z-260619T0000Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego- Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, and Oswego 1247 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with occasional gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected this morning, becoming southwest this afternoon. * WHERE...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, and Oswego Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM early this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. A few trees and tree limbs will likely come down, resulting in isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Fully leafed out trees may result in more tree damage than with similar wind speeds during the colder months of the year. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ SJW
977 WWUS71 KBUF 181723 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 123 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 NYZ001>003-007-008-010>014-019-085-190000- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260619T0000Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Jefferson-Lewis-Northern Erie-Genesee- Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Watertown, Lowville, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 123 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Jefferson, Lewis, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, and Chautauqua Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Fully leafed out trees will result in more tree damage than with similar wind speeds during the colder months of the year. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NYZ004>006-190000- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260619T0000Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego- Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, and Oswego 123 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, and Oswego Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. A few trees and tree limbs will likely come down, resulting in isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Fully leafed out trees may result in more tree damage than with similar wind speeds during the colder months of the year. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NYZ020-021-190000- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260619T0000Z/ Cattaraugus-Allegany- Including the cities of Olean and Wellsville 123 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 45 mph. * WHERE...Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. A few trees and tree limbs will likely come down, resulting in isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Fully leafed out trees may result in more tree damage than with similar wind speeds during the colder months of the year. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Hitchcock
555 WWUS71 KBUF 182347 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 747 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 NYZ001>003-007-008-010>014-019-085-190100- /O.CAN.KBUF.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260619T0000Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Jefferson-Lewis-Northern Erie-Genesee- Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Watertown, Lowville, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 747 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Although the strongest winds have ended across the area, wind gusts between 20 and 30 mph will continue tonight, with gusts between 30 and 40 mph possible on Friday. $$ NYZ004>006-020-021-190100- /O.CAN.KBUF.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260619T0000Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Cattaraugus-Allegany- Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Olean, and Wellsville 747 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Although the strongest winds have ended across the area, wind gusts between 20 and 30 mph will continue tonight, with gusts between 30 and 40 mph possible on Friday. $$ JM
The office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 10:39 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 96 min | |
| Jun 16, 11:36 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 84 min | |
| Jun 17, 12:59 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 91 min | |
| Jun 17, 12:58 PM EDT | Lakeshore Flood Warning | BUF | Jefferson, Oswego | 55 hr |
| Jun 17, 1:31 PM EDT | Gale Warning | BUF | 28 hr | |
| Jun 17, 1:31 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.