Darien Center, NY Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph
expected. The strongest wind gusts will be along the Lake Erie
shoreline and near Downtown Buffalo.

* WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Genesee, Wyoming, and
Chautauqua Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Shallow rooted trees in a
saturated ground will be more susceptible to falling. Travel will
be extremely difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts in excess of 60 mph have already
been observed this morning. Winds will continue to increase
through early Monday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees. If possible,
remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.

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...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2
to 5 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as
high as 75 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Erie and Genesee Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and brief periods of
whiteout conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly
reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the
evening commute tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited
visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just
a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.

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