Weather History for March 28

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MARCH 28

1991

Strong westerly winds following a cold front produced damage across Western New York. The high winds downed trees and power lines causing power outages. In the Town of Wheatfield, Niagara Co., 23 utility poles were downed. A concrete silo was blown down in Sheldon, Wyoming Co. A 20 by 40' section of roof was blown off a motel in Warsaw, Wyoming Co. Several other roofs were also damaged in the Buffalo, Erie Co. area. A brick wall of a building under construction collapsed in Depew, Erie Co. Reports of downed signs and light standards were also received. The strong winds also raised the level of Lake Erie at its eastern end causing localized flooding along the lakeshore. Wind speeds averaged between 35 and 45 mph and specific gust reports included: 84 mph, Albion, Orleans Co.; 74 mph, Oswego, Oswego Co.; 70 mph, Dunkirk, Chautauqua Co.; 68 mph, Buffalo, Erie Co.; 63 mph, Rochester, Monroe Co.; 60 mph, Niagara Falls, Niagara Co.; and 59 mph, Watertown, Jefferson Co.

1998

A fast moving squall line crossed the area during the afternoon hours. Winds, gusting over 70 mph, downed numerous trees and wires across the Niagara Frontier, Genesee Valley and western Finger Lakes. Power outages were reported throughout the area. In Alabama, Genesee county, a camping trailer was overturned by the squall. Minor structural damage (i.e. siding torn off and roof shingles blown away) was also reported.

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