On Sunday at 2:01 a.m. a wind advisory was released by the National Weather Service in effect until Monday at 1 a.m. for Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Cayuga, Oswego, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario and Allegany counties.

The weather service says to anticipate, "Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph."

"Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few isolated power outages may result," describes 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 categories:

High wind warning: Take

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