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NWS: High Wind WARNING in Effect 5 PM Today to 8 PM
Monday
Published: March 15, 2026 at
08:00 a.m.
By: Weather Alert
from National Weather Service
High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER
MESSAGE
National Weather
Service Buffalo NY
128 AM EDT Sun
Mar 15 2026
NYZ007-008-151900-
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Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the
cities of Watertown and Lowville
128 AM EDT Sun
Mar 15 2026
...HIGH WIND
WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...South to
southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60
mph expected tonight. Winds become
southwest Monday with gusts up
to 50mph.
*
WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. Strongest gusts
are expected
tonight along
the northwest and northern face of the Tug Hill.
Strongest wind gusts Monday will be
regionwide.
* WHEN...From 5
PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Monday.
*
IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
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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