High Wind Warning Issued for Monroe County: Gusts Up to 60 MPH Expected Through Saturday
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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 Monroe County, effective until 11 AM Saturday, with damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph expected to cause power outages.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Monroe 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 Monroe County, New York.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Buffalo, NY, has issued a High Wind Warning for Monroe County. This alert is in response to a significant wind event expected to bring damaging gusts to the region.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this warning is limited to Monroe County, New York.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to take the following safety precautions:
- Stay Indoors: If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home and avoid windows during the windstorm.
- Avoid Trees: Do not go outside in forested areas or near large trees, as strong winds may blow down branches or entire trees.
- Travel Safety: Use extreme caution if you must drive. Travel will be difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles.
- Prepare for Power Outages: Be aware that scattered power outages are expected due to downed lines.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect sustained southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph. Peak wind gusts are projected to reach up to 60 mph. These conditions are sufficient to blow down trees and power lines.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective immediately and remains 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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