High Wind Watch Issued
From
Town of Somerset
Sent
Sat, Dec 27 @ 12:59pm
Description
High Wind Watch issued December 27 at 12:53PM EST until December 30 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Genesee, Wyoming, and
Chautauqua Counties.
* WHEN...From late Sunday night through late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down trees and power lines.
Shallow rooted trees in a saturated ground will be more
susceptible to falling. Scattered power outages are possible.
Travel may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects, including outdoor
holiday decorations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southerly winds will gust 45 to 55 mph
in favorable downslope areas, including the Chautauqua Ridge to
the Lake Erie shoreline first, late Sunday night, with winds
quickly veering to southwest and increasing in speed Monday behind
a cold front.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Secure or
shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of the strong
winds.
This notification was posted by Town of Somerset. Town of Somerset is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
