...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Chautauqua County. The strongest winds will likely be on the northern slope of the Chautauqua Ridge along the Lake Erie shore. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The south winds will be a crosswind on the New York State Thruway. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Secure or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of the strong winds. &&
