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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
928 PM EST Thu Jan 8 2026

NYZ019-085-100230-
Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
928 PM EST Thu Jan 8 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EST
FRIDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Wind Advisory.

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

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

   Wind Advisory.

Gusty south to southwest winds will become more widespread around
midday, potentially to over 40 mph just ahead of and behind a cold
front Friday afternoon.

A strong cold front will cross the eastern Great Lakes late Saturday
night. Wind gusts may exceed 40 mph late Saturday night through
Sunday as colder air pours back into the eastern Great Lakes behind
the cold front.

.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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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
119 PM EST Thu Jan 8 2026

NYZ019-085-090915-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.260109T0400Z-260109T1600Z/
Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville
119 PM EST Thu Jan 8 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie Counties. The strongest wind
  gusts on the northern slope of the Chautauqua Ridge along the Lake
  Erie shore, including the New York State Thruway.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

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