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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
207 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

NYZ019-085-161815-
Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
207 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT
MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Warning.

Much colder air will move back into the region Tuesday through
Tuesday night, with accumulating lake effect snow possible east of
Lake Erie, especially upon hill tops.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

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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.

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