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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Albany, NY

October 23, 20174 states

NWS Albany, NY issued this wind advisory at Oct 23, 2017, 3:36 PM EDT for 4 states. It took effect at Oct 24, 2017, 12:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 19 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 23, 2017, 3:36 PM EDT (19:36 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 24, 2017, 12:00 AM EDT
Expired
Oct 24, 2017, 7:00 PM EDT
In force
19 hr
Issued by
NWS Albany, NY

Counties Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT, Berkshire County, MA, Albany County, NY, Columbia County, NY, Dutchess County, NY, Fulton County, NY, Greene County, NY, Hamilton County, NY, Herkimer County, NY, Montgomery County, NY, Rensselaer County, NY, Saratoga County, NY, Schenectady County, NY, Schoharie County, NY, Ulster County, NY, Washington County, NY, Bennington County, VT, Windham County, VT

The radar

The Albany radar (KENX), 21 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:37 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Albany, NY (KALY), launched 12:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 3 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 12:00Z on 2017-10-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Albany, NY at 12:00Z on 2017-10-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 20 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1151 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
10 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
20 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
33 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

377 
WWUS71 KALY 231936
NPWALY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
336 PM EDT Mon Oct 23 2017

CTZ001-MAZ001-025-NYZ032-033-038>041-047>054-058>061-063-066-082-
084-VTZ013-014-241000-
/O.NEW.KALY.WI.Y.0013.171024T0400Z-171024T2200Z/
Northern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-
Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Southern Herkimer-Southern Fulton-
Montgomery-Northern Saratoga-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 Dutchess-Northern Fulton-
Southern Washington-Bennington-Western Windham-
Including the cities of Torrington, Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, 
Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, 
South Egremont, Big Moose, Eagle Bay, McKeever, Old Forge, 
Atwell, Nobleboro, Northwood, Long Lake, Sabattis, Hoffmeister, 
Wells, Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk, Frankfort, 
Dolgeville, Gloversville, Johnstown, Amsterdam, Saratoga Lake, 
Saratoga Springs, Cobleskill, Breakabeen, Gilboa, 
Livingstonville, Middleburgh, North Blenheim, Jefferson, 
Mariaville, Delanson, Duanesburg, Schenectady, Rotterdam, 
Burnt Hills, Ballston Spa, Mechanicville, Clifton Park, 
Waterford, Westerlo, Altamont, Berne, Knox, Preston Hollow, 
Albany, Troy, Berlin, Eagle Bridge, Hoosick Falls, Stephentown, 
Hunter, Tannersville, Windham, Prattsville, Catskill, Coxsackie, 
Athens, Cairo, Jefferson Heights, Hudson, New Lebanon, 
Ellenville, Woodstock, West Hurley, West Shokan, Kerhonkson, 
Napanoch, Sundown, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, 
Stanfordville, Pine Plains, Amenia, Caroga Lake, Hudson Falls, 
Fort Edward, Cambridge, Greenwich, Middle Falls, North Easton, 
Stamford, Bennington, Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, 
and Londonderry
336 PM EDT Mon Oct 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 6 PM EDT
Tuesday.

* Locations...southwest Adirondacks, Mohawk Valley region, eastern
  Catskills, Schoharie Valley and Helderbergs, the Capital and
  Saratoga region, Taconics, northern Litchfield Hills, Berkshires
  and southern Greens.

* Winds...south to southeast at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50
  mph. 

* Timing...late tonight into late Tuesday afternoon.

* Impacts...Strong winds may blow down tree limbs, trees, and
  power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Driving may 
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 46 to 57 mph are 
expected. Winds this strong can make driving 
difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra 
caution.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
857 
WWUS71 KALY 240436
NPWALY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
1236 AM EDT Tue Oct 24 2017

CTZ001-MAZ001-025-NYZ032-033-038>041-047>054-058>061-063-066-082-
084-VTZ013-014-241700-
/O.CON.KALY.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-171024T2200Z/
Northern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-
Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Southern Herkimer-Southern Fulton-
Montgomery-Northern Saratoga-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 Dutchess-Northern Fulton-
Southern Washington-Bennington-Western Windham-
Including the cities of Torrington, Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, 
Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, 
South Egremont, Big Moose, Eagle Bay, McKeever, Old Forge, 
Atwell, Nobleboro, Northwood, Long Lake, Sabattis, Hoffmeister, 
Wells, Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk, Frankfort, 
Dolgeville, Gloversville, Johnstown, Amsterdam, Saratoga Lake, 
Saratoga Springs, Cobleskill, Breakabeen, Gilboa, 
Livingstonville, Middleburgh, North Blenheim, Jefferson, 
Mariaville, Delanson, Duanesburg, Schenectady, Rotterdam, 
Burnt Hills, Ballston Spa, Mechanicville, Clifton Park, 
Waterford, Westerlo, Altamont, Berne, Knox, Preston Hollow, 
Albany, Troy, Berlin, Eagle Bridge, Hoosick Falls, Stephentown, 
Hunter, Tannersville, Windham, Prattsville, Catskill, Coxsackie, 
Athens, Cairo, Jefferson Heights, Hudson, New Lebanon, 
Ellenville, Woodstock, West Hurley, West Shokan, Kerhonkson, 
Napanoch, Sundown, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, 
Stanfordville, Pine Plains, Amenia, Caroga Lake, Hudson Falls, 
Fort Edward, Cambridge, Greenwich, Middle Falls, North Easton, 
Stamford, Bennington, Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, 
and Londonderry
1236 AM EDT Tue Oct 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* Locations...southwest Adirondacks, Mohawk Valley region, 
  eastern Catskills, Schoharie Valley and Helderbergs, the 
  Capital and Saratoga region, Taconics, northern Litchfield 
  Hills, Berkshires and southern Greens.

* Winds...South 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...This morning through late this afternoon.

* Impacts...Strong winds may blow down tree limbs, trees, and 
  power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Driving may 
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 46 to 57 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
605 
WWUS71 KALY 240753
NPWALY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
353 AM EDT Tue Oct 24 2017

CTZ001-MAZ001-025-NYZ032-033-038>041-047>054-058>061-063-066-082-
084-VTZ013-014-242200-
/O.CON.KALY.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-171024T2200Z/
Northern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-
Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Southern Herkimer-Southern Fulton-
Montgomery-Northern Saratoga-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 Dutchess-Northern Fulton-
Southern Washington-Bennington-Western Windham-
Including the cities of Torrington, Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, 
Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, 
South Egremont, Big Moose, Eagle Bay, McKeever, Old Forge, 
Atwell, Nobleboro, Northwood, Long Lake, Sabattis, Hoffmeister, 
Wells, Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk, Frankfort, 
Dolgeville, Gloversville, Johnstown, Amsterdam, Saratoga Lake, 
Saratoga Springs, Cobleskill, Breakabeen, Gilboa, 
Livingstonville, Middleburgh, North Blenheim, Jefferson, 
Mariaville, Delanson, Duanesburg, Schenectady, Rotterdam, 
Burnt Hills, Ballston Spa, Mechanicville, Clifton Park, 
Waterford, Westerlo, Altamont, Berne, Knox, Preston Hollow, 
Albany, Troy, Berlin, Eagle Bridge, Hoosick Falls, Stephentown, 
Hunter, Tannersville, Windham, Prattsville, Catskill, Coxsackie, 
Athens, Cairo, Jefferson Heights, Hudson, New Lebanon, 
Ellenville, Woodstock, West Hurley, West Shokan, Kerhonkson, 
Napanoch, Sundown, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, 
Stanfordville, Pine Plains, Amenia, Caroga Lake, Hudson Falls, 
Fort Edward, Cambridge, Greenwich, Middle Falls, North Easton, 
Stamford, Bennington, Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, 
and Londonderry
353 AM EDT Tue Oct 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* Locations...southwest Adirondacks, Mohawk Valley region, 
  eastern Catskills, Schoharie Valley and Helderbergs, the 
  Capital and Saratoga region, Taconics, northern Litchfield 
  Hills, Berkshires and southern Greens.

* Winds...South 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...This morning through late this afternoon.

* Impacts...Strong winds may blow down tree limbs, trees, and 
  power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Driving may 
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 46 to 57 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
870 
WWUS71 KALY 241643
NPWALY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
1243 PM EDT Tue Oct 24 2017

NYZ032-038-241745-
/O.CAN.KALY.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-171024T2200Z/
Northern Herkimer-Southern Herkimer-
Including the cities of Big Moose, Eagle Bay, McKeever, 
Old Forge, Atwell, Nobleboro, Northwood, Ilion, Herkimer, 
Little Falls, Mohawk, Frankfort, and Dolgeville
1243 PM EDT Tue Oct 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Albany has cancelled the Wind
Advisory for Herkimer County...

The winds will continue to diminish, and the threat for wind gusts
of 46 to 57 mph has ended.  The advisory is cancelled.

$$

CTZ001-MAZ001-025-NYZ033-039>041-047>054-058>061-063-066-082-084-
VTZ013-014-242200-
/O.CON.KALY.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-171024T2200Z/
Northern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-
Hamilton-Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Northern Saratoga-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 Dutchess-Northern Fulton-
Southern Washington-Bennington-Western Windham-
Including the cities of Torrington, Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, 
Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, 
South Egremont, Long Lake, Sabattis, Hoffmeister, Wells, 
Gloversville, Johnstown, Amsterdam, Saratoga Lake, 
Saratoga Springs, Cobleskill, Breakabeen, Gilboa, 
Livingstonville, Middleburgh, North Blenheim, Jefferson, 
Mariaville, Delanson, Duanesburg, Schenectady, Rotterdam, 
Burnt Hills, Ballston Spa, Mechanicville, Clifton Park, 
Waterford, Westerlo, Altamont, Berne, Knox, Preston Hollow, 
Albany, Troy, Berlin, Eagle Bridge, Hoosick Falls, Stephentown, 
Hunter, Tannersville, Windham, Prattsville, Catskill, Coxsackie, 
Athens, Cairo, Jefferson Heights, Hudson, New Lebanon, 
Ellenville, Woodstock, West Hurley, West Shokan, Kerhonkson, 
Napanoch, Sundown, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, 
Stanfordville, Pine Plains, Amenia, Caroga Lake, Hudson Falls, 
Fort Edward, Cambridge, Greenwich, Middle Falls, North Easton, 
Stamford, Bennington, Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, 
and Londonderry
1243 PM EDT Tue Oct 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* Locations...southwest Adirondacks excluding northern Herkimer
  County, the Mohawk Valley region excluding southern Herkimer 
  County, eastern Catskills, Schoharie Valley and Helderbergs, the
  Capital and Saratoga region, Taconics, northern Litchfield 
  Hills, Berkshires and southern Greens.

* Winds...South or southeast at 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 
  mph.

* Timing...This afternoon.

* Impacts...Strong winds may blow down some tree limbs, trees, 
  and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Driving 
  may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 46 to 57 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
085 
WWUS71 KALY 241946
NPWALY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
346 PM EDT Tue Oct 24 2017


NYZ033-039>041-047>053-058>060-063-082-242100-
/O.CAN.KALY.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-171024T2200Z/
Hamilton-Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Northern Saratoga-Schoharie-
Western Schenectady-Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-
Western Albany-Eastern Albany-Western Rensselaer-Western Greene-
Eastern Greene-Western Columbia-Western Ulster-Northern Fulton-
Including the cities of Long Lake, Sabattis, Hoffmeister, Wells, 
Gloversville, Johnstown, Amsterdam, Saratoga Lake, 
Saratoga Springs, Cobleskill, Breakabeen, Gilboa, 
Livingstonville, Middleburgh, North Blenheim, Jefferson, 
Mariaville, Delanson, Duanesburg, Schenectady, Rotterdam, 
Burnt Hills, Ballston Spa, Mechanicville, Clifton Park, 
Waterford, Westerlo, Altamont, Berne, Knox, Preston Hollow, 
Albany, Troy, Hunter, Tannersville, Windham, Prattsville, 
Catskill, Coxsackie, Athens, Cairo, Jefferson Heights, Hudson, 
Ellenville, Woodstock, West Hurley, West Shokan, Kerhonkson, 
Napanoch, Sundown, and Caroga Lake
346 PM EDT Tue Oct 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Albany has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. 

The wind gusts have diminished over the Mohawk Valley, portions 
of the southwest Adirondacks, eastern Catskills, Saratoga Region, Schoharie
Valley and the Greater Capital Region. The Wind Advisory has been
canceled. 

$$

CTZ001-MAZ001-025-NYZ054-061-066-084-VTZ013-014-250000-
/O.EXT.KALY.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-171025T0000Z/
Northern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-
Eastern Rensselaer-Eastern Columbia-Eastern Dutchess-
Southern Washington-Bennington-Western Windham-
Including the cities of Torrington, Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, 
Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, 
South Egremont, Berlin, Eagle Bridge, Hoosick Falls, Stephentown,
New Lebanon, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, 
Stanfordville, Pine Plains, Amenia, Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, 
Cambridge, Greenwich, Middle Falls, North Easton, Stamford, 
Bennington, Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, 
and Londonderry
346 PM EDT Tue Oct 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* Locations...the Taconics, southern Washington County, northern 
  Litchfield Hills, Berkshires and southern Greens. 

* Winds...South or southeast at 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 
  mph. 

* Timing...Until 8 pm this evening.

* Impacts...Strong winds may blow down some tree limbs, trees, 
  and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Driving 
  may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 46 to 57 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
395 
WWUS71 KALY 242300
NPWALY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
700 PM EDT Tue Oct 24 2017

CTZ001-MAZ001-025-NYZ054-061-066-084-VTZ013-014-250000-
/O.CAN.KALY.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-171025T0000Z/
Northern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-
Eastern Rensselaer-Eastern Columbia-Eastern Dutchess-
Southern Washington-Bennington-Western Windham-
Including the cities of Torrington, Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, 
Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, 
South Egremont, Berlin, Eagle Bridge, Hoosick Falls, Stephentown,
New Lebanon, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, 
Stanfordville, Pine Plains, Amenia, Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, 
Cambridge, Greenwich, Middle Falls, North Easton, Stamford, 
Bennington, Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, 
and Londonderry
700 PM EDT Tue Oct 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Albany has cancelled the Wind
Advisory for the Taconics, southern Washington County, Litchfield
Hills, Berkshires and southern Vermont. The wind gusts have
diminished.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
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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.