Urgent Weather Message from National Weather Service: High Wind Watch

Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua- Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 140 PM EST Fri Jan 10 2020

HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT

FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT

THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus counties. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this Scattered power outages are possible. Shallow rooted trees may be uprooted due to the very wet ground. Minor property damage is possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the
onset of winds.

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Heavy Rains May Cause Flooding
Throughout Upstate NY
This Weekend

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed state agencies to deploy emergency response assets as a weather system is forecast to bring heavy rains, ice and potential flooding throughout much of upstate New York. Total rainfall amounts could reach up to three inches in the North Country and across the northern portions of Western New York, Central New York, and the Mohawk Valley. Heavy rain falling on nearly saturated ground and snowpack across higher terrain may cause excessive runoff, resulting in flooding of low-lying and urban areas, smaller rivers and streams. We urge New Yorkers to use caution while traveling throughout the weekend and to closely monitor local weather reports.