High Wind Warning Issued for Chautauqua and Southern Erie Counties Through Monday
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NOAA issued it on March 31, 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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A High Wind Warning is in effect for Chautauqua and Southern Erie Counties starting Sunday afternoon, with wind gusts reaching up to 60 mph.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Western New York
- Issued
- March 31, 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 Western New York.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Buffalo, NY, has issued a High Wind Warning for parts of Western New York. The warning is in effect from 2:00 PM EDT Sunday afternoon through 8:00 PM EDT Monday.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Chautauqua and Southern Erie Counties. According to the NWS, the strongest wind gusts tonight are expected along the northwest downslope region of the Chautauqua Ridge and the Lake Erie shoreline. By Monday, the strongest wind gusts are expected to be countywide.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to avoid being outside in forested areas or around trees during the windstorm. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home and stay away from windows. Motorists, particularly those operating high-profile vehicles, should exercise extreme caution as travel will be difficult.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect south to southeast winds between 25 and 35 mph, with gusts reaching up to 60 mph through tonight. On Monday morning, winds are expected to shift to the southwest with gusts up to 50 mph. These conditions are likely to blow down trees and power lines, resulting in scattered power outages.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning begins at 2:00 PM EDT on Sunday, March 15, and is scheduled to expire at 8:00 PM EDT on Monday, March 16.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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