Motorists in the Buffalo metropolitan area were advised to stay off the roads as a lake effect snow band and strong winds brought “near-whiteout conditions” to the region on Monday.The National Weather Service (NWS) earlier advised that flooding caused by excessive rainfall and snowmelt would continue to impact the region.

Strong west winds are moving through the Washington, D.C., region Tuesday morning, prompting a wind advisory as gusts strong enough to knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects move through the area.

On Tuesday at 1:11 a.m. an updated wind advisory was released by the National Weather Service in effect until 7 p.m. for Berkshire County.

Strong wind gusts took over western Pennsylvania on Monday, creating power outages, debris everywhere, and difficult conditions for people. KDKA’s Jessica Riley was outside, where people were bracing for up to 50 mph winds.

At 2:42 a.m. on Tuesday, the National Weather Service released a high wind warning in effect until 4 p.m. for Northern Centre as well as Clearfield, Cambria, Blair, Somerset and Bedford counties.

Temperatures are expected to remain 5 to 10 degrees below normal. N.J. weather: Ice, freezing rain alerts expand to 10 counties. Wind advisory issued for 50 mph gusts Monday.

The windy conditions are the result of a strong pressure gradient following a cold front passage, with the weather service reporting that some gusts in the New York City metro area have already exceeded 50 mph. Residents should secure loose outdoor objects and be cautious of potential power outages or falling tree limbs.

The National Weather Service released a wind advisory at 2:42 a.m. on Tuesday in effect until noon for Southern Centre, Northern Lycoming, Southern Clinton and Southern Lycoming as well as Huntingdon,

At 12:39 p.m. on Monday, the National Weather Service issued a wind advisory valid from 7 p.m. until Wednesday 1 a.m. for Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden and Worcester counties.