Gusty winds accompanied the passage of a deepening storm system crossing the upper Great Lakes. Wind gusts were measured to 64 mph at Dunkirk, Batavia and Niagara Falls Airport. Other wind gusts included: 60 mph at Buffalo Airport and 58 mph at Fort Drum and Rochester Airport. The strong winds downed trees and power lines. Several thousand customers were without power. Numerous roads were closed because they were blocked by fallen trees. Structural damage was reported in Buffalo and Cheektowaga as roofs were blown off the Buffalo Motor and Generator Corporation and the gymnasium of a school. There was also damage reported to several home and cars caused by falling trees. The Skyway in Buffalo was closed for several hours due to the wind conditions making travel on the elevated span unsafe.

High Wind in ORLEANS, NEW YORK
From 11-JAN-17 03:50:00 to 11-JAN-17 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Strong winds downed trees and power lines.

High Wind in MONROE, NEW YORK
From 11-JAN-17 02:42:00 to 11-JAN-17 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong winds downed trees and power lines.

High Wind in NORTHERN ERIE, NEW YORK
From 11-JAN-17 01:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong winds downed trees and power lines.

High Wind in GENESEE, NEW YORK
From 11-JAN-17 02:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong winds downed trees and power lines.

High Wind in SOUTHERN ERIE, NEW YORK
From 11-JAN-17 01:30:00 to 11-JAN-17 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Strong winds downed trees and power lines.

High Wind in WAYNE, NEW YORK
From 11-JAN-17 03:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong winds downed trees and power lines.

High Wind in CHAUTAUQUA, NEW YORK
From 11-JAN-17 03:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds downed trees and power lines.

High Wind in NORTHERN CAYUGA, NEW YORK
From 11-JAN-17 03:15:00 to 11-JAN-17 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong winds downed trees and power lines.

High Wind in OSWEGO, NEW YORK
From 11-JAN-17 04:04:00 to 11-JAN-17 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Strong winds downed trees and power lines.

High Wind in JEFFERSON, NEW YORK
From 11-JAN-17 03:35:00 to 11-JAN-17 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong winds downed trees and power lines.

High Wind in NIAGARA, NEW YORK
From 11-JAN-17 01:15:00 to 11-JAN-17 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong winds downed trees and power lines.