Strong Wind Gusts Likely from 'Abnormally Strong' Low Pressure System

An "abnormally strong" area of low pressure will arrive from the south and cross the Great Lakes Wednesday night into Thursday, producing gusty winds across Western New York. The National Weather Service in Buffalo says peak wind gusts may reach 45-55 MPH across the area. According to meteorologist Steve Welch, the system will create downsloping winds along the Lake Erie shoreline in Chautauqua County...

Steve Welch: downsloping winds near the lake

Welch says the primary concern with this system is that trees are fully leafed out, which may lead to greater wind damage...

Steve Welch: more damage possible

Winds are expected to diminish by Thursday night.

Graphic by the National Weather Service