Weather Alerts For South Wales, NY

# HEADLINE -------------------- HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, and Chautauqua Counties. WHEN Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. ADDITIONAL DETAILS Fully leafed out trees will result in more tree damage than with similar wind speeds during the colder months of the year. ISSUED AT Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 12:47 AM EDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Buffalo NY HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Ontario, Chautauqua, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Northern Erie, Orleans, Southern Erie, Wyoming Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville

Closest strike: 27.18 miles Monitor Storms You are not at immediate risk, but frequently check WeatherBug to see if storms are moving towards you. Be aware that new storms can also form with little notice.