BUFFALERT

High Wind Warning issued June 18 at 12:47AM EDT until June 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Headline

High Wind Warning issued June 18 at 12:47AM EDT until June 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Description

* 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.

Instructions

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.

Additional Details

TypeAlert
PhenomenaHigh Wind
SeverityWarning
Event CodeHWW
AreaNiagara; Orleans; Monroe; Northern Erie; Genesee; Wyoming; Livingston; Ontario; Chautauqua; Southern Erie
SentThursday, June 18, 2026 12:47 AM EDT
ExpiresThursday, June 18, 2026 2:00 PM EDT
SenderNWS Buffalo NY
Idurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.3c4a1684b0b1bd969af558696a00cc50bbaaf0d1.001.2
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