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Power outage safety tips
Here are some safety tips for dealing with power outages, from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security:
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued multiple wind advisories for western and central New York, warning of potentially damaging winds from Wednesday afternoon through early Friday morning.
Western New York (Niagara, Orleans, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua Counties)
A Wind Advisory remains in effect from noon Wednesday to 1 a.m. Friday.
- Southwest winds: 30–40 mph
- Gusts: 50–55 mph Wednesday afternoon and night
- Thursday winds: West 25–35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
- Expected impacts include downed tree limbs, unsecured objects being blown around, and isolated power outages.
Rochester–Finger Lakes Region (Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga Counties)
A Wind Advisory is in effect from 3 p.m. Wednesday to 1 a.m. Friday.
- Winds: Southwest 25–35 mph with gusts 45–50 mph
- Winds shift to west/northwest Thursday into Thursday night
- Similar hazards include scattered tree damage and minor power disruptions.
North Country (Oswego, Jefferson Counties)
A Wind Advisory is in place from 5 p.m. Wednesday to 1 a.m. Friday.
- Winds: Southwest 25–35 mph, gusting up to 50 mph Wednesday night
- Winds turn westerly Thursday into the night
Officials urge residents to secure outdoor items and use caution while driving, especially high-profile vehicles, as strong crosswinds may make travel difficult.
