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Sunday, December 30, 2018

New Year's Day: High Wind WATCH posted for Allegany County - a severe weather event

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1245 PM EST Sun Dec 30 2018

Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario-Allegany-Cattaraugus
Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Geneseo, Canandaigua,
and Wellsville
1245 PM EST Sun Dec 30 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a High Wind
Watch, which is in effect from late Monday night through Tuesday
morning.

* LOCATIONS...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany counties.

* TIMING...From overnight Monday night through late Tuesday morning.

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 55 to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong wind gusts may bring down trees and power lines and result in scattered power outages. Minor property damage is also possible, especially to roofs and siding. Travel in high profile vehicles will be very difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong winds of 58 mph or greater could produce property damage, including downed trees and power lines that could result in power outages. Home owners should secure personal property.