Erie County and City of Buffalo officials gave updates on the wind and some of the associated problems, such as power outages, which are currently extensive in the area. As of Sunday evening, many Erie County residents lost power.
County Executive Mark Poloncarz says that restoration time could be as long as 48 hours in certain cases, and he noted the strength of the wind speeds.
"There are trees down, there are multiple reports of falt-roofed buildings losing roofing material as well as partial blow-away of a roof at a building in Amherst," said Poloncarz. "Trees are blocking roads, taking power lines with them."
Mayor Byron Brown reiterated much of what Poloncarz said, especially urging against unnecessary travel.
"If you don't have to be out, we're asking that people just stay home," said Brown. "This is still a very dangerous storm and we want people to treat it that way."