Alertes en vigueurBarcelona, NY

What: South to southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph through early this afternoon. Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph mid-afternoon through the early evening.
Where: Chautauqua and Southern Erie Counties. Strongest gusts will be downslope regions of the Chautauqua Ridge to the Lake Erie shoreline through early afternoon. Strongest gusts mid-afternoon through the evening hours will be region-wide.
When: Until 10 PM EST this evening.
Impacts: Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Additional Details: Wind gusts will be perpendicular to the New York State Thruway, making for challenging travel for high profile vehicles through early afternoon.

Avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.