Expect Power Outages Due To High Winds In These 6 Counties
Even if you are watching the Bills vs. Patriots game from the comfort of your house, you may want to pay attention to the weather forecast today.
High Winds
Damaging Winds and Even Snow In The Forecast for Western New York
The weather is warm now but we are brought back to reality soon, with heavy winds and even snow in the forecast for Western New York.
The Lake Erie-Niagara River Ice Boom Has Suffered Damage
Unusually strong winds gusting as high as 74 mph this afternoon caused the Lake Erie-Niagara River Ice Boom to suffer damage flooding the Niagara River with Ice. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz confirmed the event this evening after portions of the boom were spotted floating in the river.
Winds May Be Greater Than Expected Today/Tonight
The Niagara Frontier is being buffeted by winds this afternoon reaching 68 miles per hour. Port Colborne, Ontario had a gust at 2:12pm of 79 mph according to the National Weather Service Office At Buffalo. Meteorologists are speculating that the winds could get worse as the day goes on.