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Special Weather Statement, NWS Albany, NY

August 3, 2017Hamilton County, New York

NWS Albany, NY issued this special weather statement at Aug 3, 2017, 8:00 PM EDT for Hamilton County, New York. It was in force for 45 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Aug 3, 2017, 8:00 PM EDT (00:00 UTC)
Expired
Aug 3, 2017, 8:45 PM EDT
In force
45 min
Issued by
NWS Albany, NY

County Hamilton County, NY

The radar

The Ft Drum radar (KTYX), 110 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:04 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Albany, NY (KALY), launched 00:00Z, 0.0 hours before the alert went out and 112 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Albany, NY at 00:00Z on 2017-08-04Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 434 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Albany, NY at 00:00Z on 2017-08-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 16 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
434 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-35 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1472 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
16 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
16 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
51 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The local office's own words before this special weather statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Albany, NY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Aug 3, 6:34 PM EDT, 1 hour 26 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 3, 6:34 PM EDT, 1 hour 26 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 3, 5:00 PM EDT, 3 hours before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Albany NY
500 PM EDT Thu Aug 3 2017

CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ041>043-047>054-058>061-063>066-083-084-
VTZ013>015-042100-
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire-
Southern Berkshire-Northern Saratoga-Northern Warren-
Northern Washington-Schoharie-Western Schenectady-
Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-Western Albany-Eastern Albany-
Western Rensselaer-Eastern Rensselaer-Western Greene-Eastern Greene-
Western Columbia-Eastern Columbia-Western Ulster-Eastern Ulster-
Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess-Southeast Warren-
Southern Washington-Bennington-Western Windham-Eastern Windham-
500 PM EDT Thu Aug 3 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwestern Connecticut,
western Massachusetts, eastern New York excluding the western
Adirondacks and Mohawk Valley, and for southern Vermont.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

There is a chance of thunderstorms tonight. Severe weather is not
expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

There is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms late Friday
afternoon through Saturday morning, as a cold front moves across the
region. Damaging wind gusts would be the greatest potential hazard
from these thunderstorms, along with frequent cloud to ground
lightning strikes.

In addition, locally heavy rainfall could lead to ponding of
water in low lying, poor drainage and urban areas Friday night into
Saturday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
 conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

NYZ032-033-038>040-082-042100-
Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Southern Herkimer-Southern Fulton-
Montgomery-Northern Fulton-
500 PM EDT Thu Aug 3 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the western Adirondacks and
Mohawk Valley of east central New York.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

There is a chance of thunderstorms tonight. Severe weather is not
expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

There is a slight risk for severe thunderstorms late Friday
afternoon through Saturday morning, as a cold front moves across the
region. Damaging wind gusts would be the greatest potential hazard
from these thunderstorms, along with frequent cloud to ground
lightning strikes. Large hail and an isolated tornado cannot be ruled
out.

In addition, locally heavy rainfall could lead to ponding of
water in low lying, poor drainage and urban areas Friday night into
Saturday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
 conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Aug 3, 4:13 PM EDT, 3 hours 47 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
413 PM EDT THU AUG 3 2017

VTZ013-014-032100-
Western Windham-Bennington-
413 PM EDT THU AUG 3 2017

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT CENTRAL BENNINGTON AND WEST
CENTRAL WINDHAM COUNTIES...

At 413 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Arlington,
moving east at 15 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail are possible with this
storm.

This storm will be near...
  Stratton around 445 PM EDT.
  West Wardsboro around 455 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Wardsboro Center,
Stratton Valley, Goose City, Chiselville, Glastenbury, Sunderland,
East Arlington, East Dover, East Jamaica and Stratton Mountain.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

LAT...LON 4300 7319 4317 7312 4310 7266 4290 7272
TIME...MOT...LOC 2013Z 288DEG 14KT 4307 7306

TAW
Special weather statement, Aug 3, 4:23 PM EDT, 3 hours 37 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
423 PM EDT THU AUG 3 2017

NYZ032-033-032115-
Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-
423 PM EDT THU AUG 3 2017

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN HAMILTON AND
NORTHEASTERN HERKIMER COUNTIES...

At 422 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 miles northeast of
Big Moose, or 15 miles northeast of Old Forge, moving northeast at 20
mph.

Winds of around 40 mph and half inch hail are possible with this
storm.

This storm will be near...
  Forked Lake Public Campground around 505 PM EDT.
  Lake Eaton Campground around 515 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Hasbroucks, Nehasane,
Russian Lake, Little Rapids, Beaver River, Quaker Beach, Deerland,
Partlow, Keepawa and Woods.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

LAT...LON 4390 7435 4378 7484 4394 7495 4409 7461
      4410 7449
TIME...MOT...LOC 2022Z 244DEG 16KT 4390 7481

TAW
Special weather statement, Aug 3, 4:52 PM EDT, 3 hours 8 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
452 PM EDT THU AUG 3 2017

VTZ014-015-032145-
Eastern Windham-Western Windham-
452 PM EDT THU AUG 3 2017

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT CENTRAL WINDHAM COUNTY...

At 452 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Newfane, or
near Townshend, moving northeast at 20 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.

This storm will be near...
  Townshend around 500 PM EDT.
  Putney around 515 PM EDT.
  Westminster around 530 PM EDT.
  Bellows Falls and Westmoreland around 535 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include South Newfane, Goose
City, East Dummerston, East Putney, Williamsville, East Dover, Four
Corners, Dummerston Center, Putney Station and Harmonyville.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

LAT...LON 4311 7244 4308 7244 4305 7247 4300 7244
      4300 7246 4297 7247 4296 7252 4295 7253
      4292 7252 4290 7253 4288 7255 4286 7256
      4281 7278 4295 7290 4314 7245 4314 7244
      4312 7243
TIME...MOT...LOC 2052Z 239DEG 19KT 4294 7267

JVM
Special weather statement, Aug 3, 5:47 PM EDT, 2 hours 13 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
547 PM EDT THU AUG 3 2017

VTZ013>015-032245-
Eastern Windham-Western Windham-Bennington-
547 PM EDT THU AUG 3 2017

...AN AREA OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN
BENNINGTON AND SOUTHERN WINDHAM COUNTIES...

At 546 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were clustered near Wilmington,
or 10 miles southeast of Stratton, moving northeast at 25 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.

This storm will be near...
  Newfane around 610 PM EDT.
  Townshend around 615 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include South Newfane, Goose
City, East Dummerston, Williamsville, Whitingham, East Dover, Four
Corners, Dummerston Center, Putney Station and Harmonyville.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

LAT...LON 4296 7252 4295 7253 4290 7253 4275 7291
      4288 7304 4311 7266 4296 7251
TIME...MOT...LOC 2146Z 227DEG 21KT 4291 7281

JVM
Special weather statement, Aug 3, 7:58 PM EDT, 2 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
758 PM EDT THU AUG 3 2017

NYZ039-040-048>050-040045-
Southern Fulton-Eastern Schenectady-Western
Schenectady-Montgomery-Southern Saratoga-
758 PM EDT THU AUG 3 2017

...AN AREA OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN
SCHENECTADY...SOUTHEASTERN FULTON AND SOUTHEASTERN MONTGOMERY
COUNTIES...

At 757 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were clustered near Tribes Hill,
or near Fonda, moving east at 15 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.

This storm will be near...
  Tribes Hill around 810 PM EDT.
  Fort Johnson around 820 PM EDT.
  Amsterdam around 830 PM EDT.
  Hagaman around 840 PM EDT.
  Pattersonville-Rotterdam Junction and Rotterdam Junction around
  845 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Auriesville,
Charleston, Hoeseville, Fultonville, Hoffmans, Church Corners,
Honeywell Corners, Stairs Corners, Rockwell Corners and Scotch Bush.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

LAT...LON 4306 7410 4283 7403 4279 7425 4280 7426
      4278 7429 4278 7440 4295 7445
TIME...MOT...LOC 2357Z 256DEG 13KT 4289 7433

JVM
Special weather statement, Aug 3, 8:00 PM EDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
800 PM EDT THU AUG 3 2017

NYZ033-042-040045-
Hamilton-Northern Warren-
800 PM EDT THU AUG 3 2017

...AN AREA OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT CENTRAL HAMILTON AND
NORTHWESTERN WARREN COUNTIES...

At 800 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were clustered near Speculator,
moving northeast at 10 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Hamilton
and northwestern Northern Warren Counties, including the following
locations: Sled Harbor, Sodom, Bakers Mills, Perkins Clearing, West
Canada Lakes, Edwards Hill, Christian Hill, Caswell Lake and North
River.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

LAT...LON 4378 7408 4355 7392 4343 7474 4361 7479
TIME...MOT...LOC 0000Z 241DEG 11KT 4357 7427

JVM

The office that day

Everything else NWS Albany, NY issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 3, 9:29 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementALYColumbia46 min
Aug 4, 10:23 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementALYDutchess37 min
Aug 4, 1:03 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementALYHerkimer42 min
Aug 4, 1:19 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementALYFulton41 min
Aug 4, 1:36 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningALYFulton, Saratoga39 min
Aug 4, 1:50 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementALYHamilton, Herkimer55 min
Aug 4, 2:23 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningALYFulton, Saratoga67 min
Aug 4, 3:04 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryALYFulton, Saratoga116 min
Aug 4, 3:34 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningALYFulton, Saratoga, Warren56 min
Aug 4, 3:42 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementALYGreene48 min
Aug 4, 4:10 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementALYSaratoga35 min
Aug 4, 4:12 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementALYFulton48 min
Aug 4, 4:19 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningALYFulton, Hamilton, Herkimer56 min
Aug 4, 4:38 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementALYWashington52 min
Aug 4, 4:46 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningALYFulton, Saratoga119 min
Aug 4, 4:49 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementALYGreene41 min
Aug 4, 5:05 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningALYSaratoga, Warren, Washington55 min
Aug 4, 5:14 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementALYWarren46 min
Aug 4, 5:18 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementALYHamilton57 min
Aug 4, 5:28 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementALYAlbany47 min
Aug 4, 5:46 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementALYHamilton44 min
Aug 4, 6:07 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningALYHamilton38 min
Aug 4, 6:24 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementALYFulton, Montgomery51 min
Aug 4, 6:52 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementALYHerkimer38 min
Aug 4, 7:02 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementALYFulton43 min
Aug 4, 7:17 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningALYHamilton, Herkimer58 min
Aug 4, 7:22 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningALYFulton, Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren53 min
Aug 3, 8:15 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryALYWindham3 hr
Aug 3, 8:17 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryALYBennington, Windham3 hr
Aug 4, 3:30 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementALYBerkshire30 min
Aug 4, 11:58 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementALY47 min
Aug 4, 12:46 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementALY29 min
Aug 4, 1:36 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementALY24 min
Aug 4, 1:41 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementALY64 min
Aug 4, 2:47 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementALY43 min

Nearby

Special Weather Statements in New York, 2017Every special weather statement in 2017

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.