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High Wind Warning for Central New York Counties

Staff Report / FLXlocal.org

**High Wind Warning Issued for Multiple Counties in New York**

February 16, 2025 — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Binghamton, NY, has issued a High Wind Warning for several counties in central New York. The warning remains in effect until 7 PM EST on Monday, February 17, 2025.

**Details of the Warning:**

- **Areas Affected**: Southern Cayuga, Onondaga, Tompkins, Madison, Southern Oneida, Cortland, Chenango, Otsego, Tioga, Broome, Delaware, and Sullivan Counties. This includes cities such as Syracuse, Ithaca, Utica, Binghamton, and Monticello.

- **Wind Conditions**: Sustained west winds are expected at 20 to 30 mph, with gusts reaching up to 60 mph.

- **Timeline**: High winds began earlier on February 16 and will continue until the evening of February 17.

**Expected Impacts:**

- Strong winds may cause damage by bringing down trees and power lines, resulting in numerous power outages.

- Traveling may become hazardous, particularly for high-profile vehicles such as trucks and trailers.

**Precautionary Measures:**

Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to stay in the lower levels of their homes and avoid windows throughout the windstorm. If outside, remain alert for falling debris and tree limbs. Those who need to travel should exercise extreme caution.

For more information or to report damages, residents can contact local emergency services or the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office. Stay tuned to local weather updates for any changes to the warning.

Source: Cayuga County Sheriff's Office

Source Type: Police

Source Location: Cayuga County

Feb 16, 2025 at 8:15 PM

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