The National Weather Service has upgraded wind alerts to a High Wind Warning across a majority of the Finger Lakes.
Counties included in the Warning are: Cayuga, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Tompkins, Wayne, and Yates counties in the immediate area. Onondaga and Monroe counties are also included. The high wind warning runs from this afternoon, through early-Thursday, which is when the National Weather Service says the greatest impact will be felt.
Sustained winds during the afternoon and overnight hours will range between 30-40 mph for most. Gusts will range between 50-60 mph, which could results in some power outages or downed limbs/trees.
DETAILS: High Wind Warning details for all of FLX
NYSEG, RG&E prepare for outages
The companies said Wednesday morning that they were gearing up for the impacts of high winds through Thursday. In preparation, NYSEG and RG&E have deployed 200 line crews and 100 tree crew personnel across the state, poised to address and repair storm-related damages promptly. They’re urging customers to stay up-to-date with the latest from the National Weather Service.
Lake Effect Snow Threat
Aside from wind the other significant weather threat will be lake effect snow. Everyone in the region will see some snow by the time Thursday ends, but Cayuga and Wayne counties are in a lake effect snow warning, which was issued by the National Weather Service. Those two areas could see 6-9 inches of snow, along with strong gusty winds.
DETAILS: Lake Effect Snow Warning issued for No. Cayuga & Wayne Co.
It’ll all be short-lived through, as temperatures soar back into the 50s on Friday, and remain in the 50s and 60s for the next week.
EXTENDED FORECAST: Latest 7-day outlook from the FL1 Weather Center
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