The Catskill Chronicle

NEW YORK STATE (October 27, 2012) – Issued By:NWS Binghamton (South Central New York and Northeastern Pennsylvania)

Affected Jurisdictions:

Broome County (All)
Cayuga County (All)
Chemung County (All)
Chenango County (All)
Cortland County (All)
Delaware County (All)
Madison County (All)
Oneida County (All)
Onondaga County (All)
Otsego County (All)
Schuyler County (All)
Seneca County (All)
Steuben County (All)
Sullivan County (All)
Tioga County (All)
Tompkins County (All)
Yates County (All)

Description: … Damaging Winds Are Expected Monday And Tuesday… …High Wind Watch In Effect From Monday Morning Through Tuesday Evening… The National Weather Service In Binghamton Has Issued A High Wind Watch…Which Is In Effect From Monday Morning Through Tuesday Evening. * Locations…All Of Central New York And Northeast Pennsylvania. * Winds…Winds Of 30 To 40 Mph With Frequent Gusts Around 50 Mph …Especially In The Higher Terrain. * Timing…Winds Will Increase Monday Morning And Continue Through Tuesday Evening. * Impacts…Winds Of This Magnitude Will Cause Widespread Prolonged Power Outages. The Strong Winds Will Also Cause Trees To Fall Resulting In Property Damage And Closed Roads.

Instructions: A High Wind Watch Means That The Potential Exists For Sustained Winds Of 40 Mph Or More And/Or Gusts Of 50 Mph Or More. These Strong Winds Can Cause Trees And Power Lines To Fall…And Could Result In Property Damage. If A High Wind Warning Is Issued… Stay Inside And Away From Windows. Be Prepared For The Possibility Of Trees Blocking Roads And Widespread Power Outages.