High wind watch for Orleans County on Monday, with gusts up to 60 mph
Photos by Tom Rivers: Geese are shown in flight over Johnson Creek in Lyndonville on Saturday evening.
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a high wind watch on Monday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Orleans, Niagara, Monroe, northern Erie, Genesee and Wyoming counties.
There will be southwest winds from 25 to 35 miles per hour with gusts up to 60 mph possible, 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.”
Today the forecast is for a high of 39, followed by a high of 53 on Monday at about 9 a.m., with the temperature falling to around 38 the rest of the day.
Tuesday there is a chance for snow showers with a high of 31, followed by a chance of snow showers and a high near 33 on Wednesday.
An American flag is shown at Lyndonville Central School on Saturday evening.
