A high wind watch is in effect through 6 a.m. Tuesday for much of Western New York
Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming and Chautauqua counties could all see southwest winds from 30 to 40 miles per hour with gusts up to 60 miles per hour.
The National Weather Service says to expect these winds through late Monday night, with the watch officially over early Tuesday morning before the work commute. The winds might blow down trees and power lines, could cause power outages and make travel difficult.
There is also a Code Blue in effect for Erie County on Sunday. A daytime warming shelter is open Sunday and Monday at 586 Genesee Street in Buffalo. Overnight shelters for Sunday night include:
586 Genesee St, Buffalo, 14204 - accessible location, OPEN now and will stay open through the night.
- Dulski Center, 129 Lewis St. Buffalo, 14206, OPEN 8pm-8am
Anyone seeking transportation to a Code Blue shelter can obtain tickets and wait at the NFTA Metro Transportation Center between 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m, only.
For updates in Erie County, you can text CodeBlueBuffalo to 898-211.
