Station Name: GENESEE RIVER AT FORD STREET BRIDGE, ROCHESTER NY
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 522 feet

Nearest Address:
Genesee Rivertrail
Rochester, NY 14608
Monroe County

GPS Coordinates: 43.1417222, -77.6163056

Nearby Water Temperatures

High Wind Warning issued January 9 at 12:45AM EST until January 9 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 12:45 AM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 3:30 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Strongest gusts likely between 3 pm and 7 pm. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Northern Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.

Wind Advisory issued January 9 at 12:45AM EST until January 9 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 12:45 AM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 3:30 PM

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected, with strongest gusts this morning across the Finger Lakes. Southwest winds this afternoon and through the evening gusting to 50 mph region-wide. * WHERE...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Wind Advisory issued January 9 at 1:07AM EST until January 9 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 1:07 AM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Winds shift to westerly this evening and remain strong with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Madison, Northern Oneida, Onondaga, Schuyler, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Southern Oneida, Steuben, and Yates Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong downsloping south winds are expected this morning and into the afternoon hours. There may be an abrupt cutoff between the strong south winds over far southern Oneida County versus much lighter east winds funneling down the Mohawk Valley at times. As the front approaches westerly winds will increase across the advisory area late this afternoon and early this evening.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.