A wind advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Friday at 8:16 p.m. in effect until Saturday at 5 a.m. for Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Cayuga, Oswego, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties.

The weather service states to anticipate, "West to northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph."

"Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, including Halloween decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result," states the weather service. "Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects."

Understanding high wind alerts

When it comes to high wind alerts, understanding the levels of risk is crucial. The weather service classifies them into three distinct c

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