Deep low pressure over Ohio tracked northeast across the region. The strong pressure gradient on the back side of the low combined with rapid pressure rises resulted in very strong northwest winds across the region. The damaging winds downed trees and line throughout the area. Specific reports of damage were received from Cuba, Olean, Jamestown, Buffalo, Amherst, Darien, Lyonsdale, Lima, Spencerport, North Tonawanda, Medina, Fulton and Newark. Schools were forced to close. The Red Cross opened several shelters throughout the area. Structural and property damage was also reported, specifically in Cassadaga, Stockton, Lily Dale, South Dayton, Buffalo, Phelps, Hall, Olean, Allegany, Wellsville, Geneva, Jamestown and Lakewood. Nearly a hundred thousand customers were without power across the region. Over 50 crews from the Ontario Hydro Power Company in Canada assisted in power restoration. Power outages lasted from several hours to nearly a day in some spots. Flights on the morning of the 12th were either delayed or cancelled at both the Buffalo Niagara International Airport and Rochester Airport. Specific wind gusts recorded were: 66 mph at Buffalo; 63 mph at Cuba, Yorkshire and Dunkirk;  61 mph at Jamestown; 59 mph at Niagara Falls, and 58 mph at Olean.

High Wind in ALLEGANY, NEW YORK
From 12-DEC-00 06:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 06:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

High Wind in NIAGARA, NEW YORK
From 12-DEC-00 02:47:00 to 12-DEC-00 02:47:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 55 M
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in CHAUTAUQUA, NEW YORK
From 12-DEC-00 02:55:00 to 12-DEC-00 02:55:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 55 M
Property damage: 250K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in WYOMING, NEW YORK
From 12-DEC-00 05:45:00 to 12-DEC-00 05:45:00 (EST)
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

High Wind in CATTARAUGUS, NEW YORK
From 12-DEC-00 05:56:00 to 12-DEC-00 05:56:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Property damage: 150K
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

High Wind in MONROE, NEW YORK
From 12-DEC-00 05:45:00 to 12-DEC-00 05:45:00 (EST)
Property damage: 200K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

High Wind in GENESEE, NEW YORK
From 12-DEC-00 05:30:00 to 12-DEC-00 05:30:00 (EST)
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

High Wind in ORLEANS, NEW YORK
From 12-DEC-00 03:15:00 to 12-DEC-00 03:15:00 (EST)
Property damage: 75K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

High Wind in LEWIS, NEW YORK
From 12-DEC-00 11:30:00 to 12-DEC-00 11:30:00 (EST)
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

High Wind in ERIE, NEW YORK
From 12-DEC-00 02:56:00 to 12-DEC-00 02:56:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Property damage: 250K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in OSWEGO, NEW YORK
From 12-DEC-00 06:45:00 to 12-DEC-00 06:45:00 (EST)
Property damage: 75K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

High Wind in WAYNE, NEW YORK
From 12-DEC-00 06:20:00 to 12-DEC-00 06:20:00 (EST)
Property damage: 75K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

High Wind in LIVINGSTON, NEW YORK
From 12-DEC-00 06:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 06:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 75K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

High Wind in ONTARIO, NEW YORK
From 12-DEC-00 06:15:00 to 12-DEC-00 06:15:00 (EST)
Property damage: 75K
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY