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High Wind Warning
Issued: 9:12 PM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...The Niagara Frontier. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Saturday. The strongest wind gusts are expected tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 7:40 PM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 5:50 PM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 10 inches. Winds gusting 50 to 60 mph will produce areas of blowing snow. * WHERE...Wyoming, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. The highest snowfall amounts are expected across Wyoming County. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds will cause scattered instances of tree damage and power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest snowfall amounts are expected across the ridgetops of Wyoming County, with slightly lower snowfall totals across the surrounding hilltops in Southern Erie and northern Cattaraugus counties. Significantly lower accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected at the lower elevations of Southern Erie County, including the Buffalo Southtowns, and across southern Cattaraugus County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions, particularly at the higher elevations. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. &&
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