High Wind Warning Issued for Cattaraugus County Through Saturday Morning
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Cattaraugus County, with wind gusts up to 60 mph expected to cause power outages and hazardous travel conditions.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Cattaraugus County, New York
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Buffalo NY
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Cattaraugus County, New York.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Buffalo, NY, has issued a High Wind Warning for Cattaraugus County. This alert indicates that severe wind conditions are expected to impact the region, posing a threat to property and safety.
Affected Areas
This warning specifically covers Cattaraugus County in New York.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid forested areas: Stay away from trees and wooded locations where falling limbs or trees may cause injury.
- Seek shelter: If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and stay away from windows.
- Drive with caution: If you must travel, use extreme caution, particularly if operating a high-profile vehicle.
- Prepare for outages: Be ready for potential power interruptions as winds may blow down power lines.
Expected Conditions
- Wind Speeds: Sustained west winds of 25 to 35 mph.
- Wind Gusts: Peak gusts are expected to reach up to 60 mph.
- Primary Hazards: Strong winds are likely to blow down trees and power lines, leading to scattered power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective immediately and will remain in place until 11:00 AM EDT Saturday, March 14. The strongest wind gusts are anticipated to occur tonight.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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