Overview
- The advisory covers Oneida, Yates, Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Steuben, Schuyler and Madison counties.
- South winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected, shifting to strong westerly winds late afternoon into the evening.
- A sharp local cutoff is possible between strong south winds in far southern Oneida County and lighter east winds in the Mohawk Valley.
- Gusts may blow around unsecured objects, down tree limbs, cause isolated power outages, and make driving difficult for high‑profile vehicles.
- Officials recommend securing outdoor items and following NWS safety guidance, and the alert is based on official National Weather Service data.