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NWS: High Wind WARNING in Effect 7 PM Thursday to 1
AM Saturday
Published: December 17, 2025
at 02:30 p.m.
By: Weather Alert
from National Weather Service
High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER
MESSAGE
National Weather
Service Buffalo NY
1247 PM EST Wed
Dec 17 2025
NYZ007-008-180700-
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Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the
cities of Watertown and Lowville
1247 PM EST Wed
Dec 17 2025
...HIGH WIND
WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...
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WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected Thursday evening through
overnight Thursday. Southwest
winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph then expected Friday and
Friday night for the North Country.
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WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. The strongest wind gusts
Thursday evening and overnight will
likely be found on the
northern slopes of the Tug Hill Plateau
and Black River Valley.
Strongest gusts Friday and Friday night
will be for the entire
North Country region.
* WHEN...From 7
PM Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday.
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IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
Strong winds will blow
around unsecured outdoor holiday
decorations.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS
ACTIONS...
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.
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