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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
159 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

NYZ019-130700-
/O.UPG.KBUF.HW.A.0001.260313T1200Z-260314T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0002.260313T1200Z-260314T0900Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Jamestown
159 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southerly winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected Friday morning, then southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with
  gusts up to 60 mph Friday afternoon through late Friday night.

* WHERE...Chautauqua County. Strongest wind gusts Friday morning
  will be along the Lake Erie shore, with more widespread winds
  across the county late Friday afternoon through Friday night.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
206 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

NYZ019-131815-
Chautauqua-
206 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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

   High Wind Warning.

Another round of strong winds is possible Monday through Monday
night as strong low pressure crosses the Great Lakes. Much colder air
will move back into the region Tuesday through Tuesday night, with
accumulating lake effect snow possible east of Lake Ontario and Lake
Erie.

.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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