High Wind Warning Issued for Niagara Frontier: Gusts Up to 60 MPH Expected
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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 the Niagara Frontier, with damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph expected from Friday afternoon through early Saturday morning.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Niagara Frontier, New York
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Buffalo
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 Niagara Frontier, New York.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Buffalo, NY, has issued a High Wind Warning for the Niagara Frontier. The alert was issued on March 12 at 1:59 PM EDT and remains in effect until 5:00 AM EDT on Saturday, March 14.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions and counties in Western New York:
- Niagara
- Orleans
- Northern Erie
- Genesee
- Wyoming
- Southern Erie
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following safety precautions:
- Avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees where falling limbs may pose a danger.
- If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the peak of the windstorm and stay away from windows.
- Use extreme caution if you must drive, as travel will be difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles.
- Prepare for the possibility of power outages by charging essential devices.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect southwest winds sustained at 25 to 35 mph, with gusts reaching up to 60 mph. These strong winds are expected to blow down trees and power lines, and scattered power outages are anticipated across the region.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective from 12:00 PM (noon) Friday, March 13, until 5:00 AM EDT Saturday, March 14. The period of highest concern is late Friday afternoon through Friday evening, when the strongest winds are expected to occur.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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