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Monday, December 31, 2018

High Wind WARNING issued for Allegany County

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1228 PM EST Mon Dec 31 2018

Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Livingston-Ontario-Allegany-
Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Geneseo,
Canandaigua, and Wellsville
1228 PM EST Mon Dec 31 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 2 AM to 10 AM EST Tuesday. This upgrades the High Wind Watch which was previously in effect.

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

* TIMING...From overnight tonight through late Tuesday morning.

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong wind gusts will 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...

High winds of 58 mph or greater will make driving difficult and could result in property damage, including downed trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Home owners should
secure loose objects.