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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
409 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

NYZ010-019-085-190815-
Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
409 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Warning.
   Beach Hazards Statement.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

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Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
357 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

NYZ010-019-085-182000-
/O.NEW.KBUF.BH.S.0008.260618T0800Z-260619T0900Z/
Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
357 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions
  expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Erie and Chautauqua counties.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1247 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

NYZ001>003-010>014-019-085-181800-
/O.UPG.KBUF.WI.Y.0009.260618T0600Z-260619T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0004.260618T0600Z-260619T0000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-
Ontario-Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester,
Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Jamestown,
Orchard Park, and Springville
1247 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Fully leafed out trees will result in more
  tree damage than with similar wind speeds during the colder months
  of the year.

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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