High wind watch in effect Friday evening through Saturday night
Another round of fierce winds is expected to hit the area, only a few days after many were left without electricity after powerful winds took down wires, branches and trees.
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a high wind watch from Friday evening through Saturday night. That watch includes Orleans, Niagara, Monroe, Genesee and northern Erie counties.
Southeast winds from 20 to 30 miles per hour with gusts to 60 mph are possible Friday night, and then southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph are expected Saturday, the Weather Service said.
“Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines,” the Weather Service said. “Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
