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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
118 AM EST Thu Jan 8 2026

NYZ019-085-090630-
Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
118 AM EST Thu Jan 8 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

South to southeast downslope winds will develop later tonight and
continue through early Friday morning. Gusts may reach or exceed 40
mph, especially along the Lake Erie shore.

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

South to southwest winds Friday will become gusty, potentially to
over 40 mph, especially across the lower terrain through the day, and
then 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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