A high wind watch is in effect for our area later this week. The National Weather Service says the watch will be in effect Thursday evening through Friday evening for Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Jefferson, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, and Chautauqua counties. Winds will be blowing between 35 and 45 miles per hour with gusts up to 60mph. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Officials say widespread power outages are possible.