HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT THIS WEEKEND
Written by WBTA STAFF on March 30, 2018
Press Release:
…HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING…
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a High Wind Watch, which is in effect from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.
* LOCATIONS…Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Erie, Genesee,
Wyoming, and Chautauqua counties.
* TIMING…From late Saturday afternoon through early Sunday
morning.
* WINDS…Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* IMPACTS…Strong to potentially damaging winds will be possible
and could bring down trees and power lines, resulting in
scattered power outages. Travel may also become hazardous for
high profile vehicles.
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.
