Severe Thunderstorm Warning 147, NWS Binghamton, NY

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
202 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
A slow moving frontal boundary, will bring more showers and
thunderstorms, this afternoon and evening. Later tonight and
Sunday, drier air will slowly build into the region, courtesy of
incoming high pressure. Monday should be rain-free, with near
seasonable temperatures.

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.NEAR TERM /THROUGH SUNDAY/...
9 am update...No major changes to forecast at this time. Line of
convergence along trough already sparking storms near Buffalo
and as this pushes east this will first result in storms in our
area occurring over the northern counties across the lake
plain. Still expecting a potential for a few storms to be strong
to even severe. We refined POP grids based on latest trends and
HRRR/CONSHORT guidance otherwise no changes.

3 am update... Earlier band of convection across eastern PA and
the Catskills continues to exit to the east early this morning,
associated with a mid-level impulse, and continued deep-layered
warm air advection.

After a brief lull through the midday/early afternoon hours, we
still anticipate that more showers and thunderstorms will fire
up this afternoon, mostly along and east of the I-81 corridor.
This latter round of convection will be forced by another,
larger-scale, upper trough over the eastern Great Lakes region,
and also an incoming surface cold front. Instability/shear
profiles continue to suggest the possibility for at least
isolated stronger to severe storms over parts of CNY/NEPA this
afternoon (potential ML CAPES of 800-1500 j/kg and deep-layered
shear of about 30-35 kt). As a result, we'll continue to mention
this possibility in our latest Hazardous Weather Outlook.
Although some heavier downpours are also possible, the overall
nature of this event looks progressive, with the deepest
moisture supply getting shunted south and east of our forecast
area. Thus, the threat of any hydro problems seems limited.
Highs this afternoon should range from the 70s-near 80 degrees.

Tonight, lingering convection should wane over our far eastern
zones early on, with stabilization and drying from aloft
developing overnight. As the aforementioned upper trough moves
into NY/PA from the west later tonight, cooling aloft, trapped
low-level moisture, and upslope NW flow over CNY will keep lower
clouds over the region, along with isolated sprinkles or
showers. Farther south over NY's southern tier and NEPA,
partial clearing is likely. Lows by daybreak should be mostly in
the lower 60s.

Sunday, morning clouds and a few showers/sprinkles over CNY,
should give way to clearing skies by/during the afternoon, with
low-level drying and large scale subsidence setting in. For
NEPA, partly-mostly sunny skies are foreseen. Readings Sunday
will be cooler, with afternoon highs ranging from the upper 60s
over some of the higher terrain of the Catskills, to the low-mid
70s elsewhere.

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.SHORT TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Scenario continues with a trof over the Great Lakes, weak high
pressure over the area, and deep moisture and convection off to
the south. Little in the way of active weather for the Monday -
Tuesday time period, but with lowered heights aloft and
seasonal heating, isolated showers and thunderstorms possible
each day, with a somewhat better chance on Tuesday as the
surface high retreats and the lakes short waves advances.

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.LONG TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Weak ridging on Wednesday will bring a dry day but yet another
short wave will press in from the west for Thursday. This latest
system looks a bit more vigorous and has tapped deeper moisture
from the south. Result will be a better chance of showers and
thunderstorms as the surface low moves through NY. Instability
lingers into Friday as the upper trof lags behind the surface
system. this will keep a chance of showers and isolated storms
in the forecast.

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.AVIATION /18Z SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms to affect TAF sites
this afternoon into early this evening. Timing wise, the threat
will be between 18-22z for KSYR, 19-23z for KITH/KELM, 20-0z for
KBGM, and 21-0z for KAVP. Generally expect at least brief MVFR
restrictions as storms move through with the chance visbys could
go down to IFR in any heavier storms. Storms move out this
evening. Later this evening into the overnight, there are some
indications that lower clouds could redevelop over portions of
CNY/NEPA. We've advertised some MVFR restrictions after about
06z with the potential for brief IFR restrictions, especially
KBGM. Cigs improve to VFR by midday Sunday.

Surface winds will turn S-SW 8-10 kt for much of today, before
shifting to W-NW this evening around 5 kt.

Outlook...

Sunday night through Tuesday...VFR most of the time. Possible
exceptions are early morning fog (mainly KELM), and the
potential for a few showers/thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon.

Wednesday...Primarily VFR.

Thursday...Chance of showers/storms and associated restrictions.
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.BGM WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...None.
NY...None.

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SYNOPSIS...MLJ
NEAR TERM...MLJ/PCF
SHORT TERM...DGM
LONG TERM...DGM
AVIATION...MLJ/PCF/RRM

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
301 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2017

NYZ009-018-025-036-037-044>046-055>057-062-PAZ038>040-043-044-047-
048-072-131915-
Northern Oneida-Onondaga-Tompkins-Madison-Southern Oneida-Cortland-
Chenango-Otsego-Tioga-Broome-Delaware-Sullivan-Bradford-Susquehanna-
Northern Wayne-Wyoming-Lackawanna-Luzerne-Pike-Southern Wayne-
301 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2017

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 447 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New York and
northeast Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NYZ015>017-022>024-131915-
Yates-Seneca-Southern Cayuga-Steuben-Schuyler-Chemung-
301 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New York.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Scattered thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon ahead of an
approaching cold front. There is the slight chance an isolated storm
could produce strong winds or hail however expect any severe weather
to remain primarily to the east.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
218 PM EDT SAT AUG 12 2017

NYZ025-044-121845-
Cortland NY-Tompkins NY-
218 PM EDT SAT AUG 12 2017

...STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT...SOUTHWESTERN CORTLAND AND
CENTRAL TOMPKINS COUNTIES UNTIL 245 PM EDT...

At 218 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Freeville, or near Ithaca, moving northeast at 25 mph.

Dime size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Ithaca, Cortland, Newfield, Cayuga Heights, Lansing, Danby, Homer,
Virgil, Groton and Dryden.

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 4248 7662 4269 7610 4246 7597 4241 7622
      4241 7628 4239 7630 4233 7658
TIME...MOT...LOC 1818Z 246DEG 23KT 4246 7638

MDP

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
231 PM EDT SAT AUG 12 2017

NYZ036-045-046-121900-
Otsego NY-Chenango NY-Madison NY-
231 PM EDT SAT AUG 12 2017

...STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT...NORTHERN OTSEGO...SOUTHEASTERN
MADISON AND NORTHEASTERN CHENANGO COUNTIES UNTIL 300 PM EDT...

At 231 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Columbus, or 11 miles northeast of Norwich, moving east at 55 mph.

Half inch hail and strong wind gusts will be possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Hyde Park, Middlefield, Hartwick, Cooperstown, Edmeston, Pittsfield,
Springfield, Richfield Springs, Burlington and New Berlin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead to
minor flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

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LAT...LON 4270 7470 4259 7543 4273 7548 4288 7503
      4283 7491 4283 7489 4290 7488 4287 7478
TIME...MOT...LOC 1831Z 250DEG 47KT 4267 7538

RRM

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
257 PM EDT SAT AUG 12 2017

NYZ016>018-121930-
Onondaga NY-Southern Cayuga NY-Seneca NY-
257 PM EDT SAT AUG 12 2017

...STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT...NORTH CENTRAL SENECA...NORTHERN
CAYUGA AND SOUTHWESTERN ONONDAGA COUNTIES UNTIL 330 PM EDT...

At 257 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Cayuga, or near Seneca Falls, moving east at 30 mph.

Nickel size hail and strong wind gusts will be possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Onondaga, Syracuse, Auburn, Seneca Falls, Solvay, Owasco, Sennett,
Fleming, Skaneateles and Marcellus.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If on or near a lake, get out of the water and move indoors or inside
a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from the
parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be caught on
the water in a thunderstorm.

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LAT...LON 4288 7613 4279 7676 4296 7683 4303 7659
      4303 7650 4306 7649 4313 7623
TIME...MOT...LOC 1857Z 253DEG 27KT 4290 7670

DGM

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
318 PM EDT SAT AUG 12 2017

NYZ044-045-121945-
Chenango NY-Cortland NY-
318 PM EDT SAT AUG 12 2017

...STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT...SOUTHERN CORTLAND AND
NORTHWESTERN CHENANGO COUNTIES UNTIL 345 PM EDT...

At 317 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Marathon, moving east at 20 mph.

Dime size hail and strong wind gusts will be possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Virgil, Cincinnatus, Willet, Marathon, Pitcher, Lapeer, Pharsalia,
German, Mc Donough and East Freetown.

LAT...LON 4264 7576 4238 7570 4237 7586 4241 7587
      4241 7615 4254 7619
TIME...MOT...LOC 1917Z 259DEG 19KT 4247 7607

DGM

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
331 PM EDT SAT AUG 12 2017

NYZ046-121945-
Otsego NY-
331 PM EDT SAT AUG 12 2017

...STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT...NORTHEASTERN OTSEGO COUNTY UNTIL
345 PM EDT...

At 331 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Middlefield, or near Cooperstown, moving east at 30 mph.

Half inch hail and strong wind gusts will be possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Middlefield, Westford, Cherry Valley, Betty And Wilbur Davis State
Park, Glimmerglass State Park, East Springfield and Salt Springville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead to
minor flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

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LAT...LON 4265 7487 4281 7490 4286 7474 4283 7466
      4283 7465 4282 7465 4276 7467 4265 7464
TIME...MOT...LOC 1931Z 257DEG 26KT 4273 7483

RRM