Interactive NWS Alert

Radar valid at 800 am EDT, Mar 17th 2026

NYZ001>003-010-011-161915-
/O.EXT.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester,
Buffalo, and Batavia
203 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected
this morning. Winds will become southwest late this morning and
gusts 40 to 50 mph are expected through tonight.

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Northern Erie, and Genesee
Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A lull in the strong winds is expected behind
a strong cold front this afternoon. Winds will ramp back up this
evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

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