50 mph winds could roar in Upstate NY; waves could reach 16 feet on Lake Ontario

Syracuse, N.Y. — High winds are expected to roar across Upstate New York Thursday and Friday, with gusts reaching as high as 50 mph.

The winds will be so strong whipping across Lake Ontario that waves of up to 16 feet high could crash into the eastern shore.

The National Weather Service has issued wind advisories for most of Upstate New York from Thursday afternoon to Friday morning.

“Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few isolated power outages may result,” the weather service said. “Travel in high profile vehicles may be difficult.”

Waves could be 12 to 16 feet high on Lake Ontario from Mexico Bay — near Pulaski — to the Saint Lawrence River.

“Strong winds will cause hazardous waves, which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility,” according to the watch.