With a winter storm warning in place, forecasts now include a high wind warning expected to impact several states. Discover which regions are bracing for potentially disruptive gusts.

The National Weather Service in Binghamton, New York, has issued a high wind warning from 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 17, 2025, until 7 p.m. the same day. Several counties are affected, including Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Madison, Onondaga, Otsego, Southern Cayuga, Southern Oneida, Sullivan, Tioga, and Tompkins. Residents in cities like Utica, Hamilton, Norwich, and Ithaca should prepare for winds reaching 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph. This could result in downed trees, power outages, and hazardous conditions. The storm is impacting several states, including North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts, creating dangerous travel conditions, particularly for high-profile vehicles. Meteorologists have warned of continued gusty winds and freezing rain into Monday. The storm’s strong winds, combined with Arctic air from Canada, will also bring cold temperatures, setting the stage for another storm expected to hit the Central Plains later in the week.