The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for for Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming counties.
The warning, which was issued at 1:13 p.m., will remain in effect until 7 a.m. Thursday.
The weather service says that it expects west winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph and that “strong wind gusts may cause damage to trees and property as well as power lines resulting in localized power outages. Motorists in high profile vehicles will need to use extra caution.”
A high wind warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are expected for at least an hour…with gusts of 58 mph or greater at any time.
