Headline:
High Wind Watch issued March 14 at 9:36PM EDT until March 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 14, 2026 - 6:36pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* 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.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Secure or
shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of the strong
winds.
Area Description:
Chautauqua; Southern Erie
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov