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Tornado Warning 13, NWS Binghamton, NY

August 22, 2017Madison County, Oneida County, Otsego County, New York

NWS Binghamton, NY issued this tornado warning at Aug 22, 2017, 5:12 PM EDT for Madison County, Oneida County, Otsego County, New York. It was in force for 27 min. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Aug 22, 2017, 5:12 PM EDT (21:12 UTC)
Expired
Aug 22, 2017, 5:39 PM EDT
In force
27 min
Issued by
NWS Binghamton, NY
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
1.25 in

Counties Madison County, NY, Oneida County, NY, Otsego County, NY

The radar

The Ft Drum radar (KTYX), 97 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:12 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Aug 22, 5:17 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG2 Wnw North Brookfield, NYDAMAGE TO TWO BARNS AND AN APARTMENT. ROOF TORN OFF. STICKS THROUGH VINYL SIDING AND WALL. TREES DOWN.
Aug 22, 5:17 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG3 Sw Waterville, NYDAMAGE TO TWO BARNS. TREES ALSO DOWN.
Aug 22, 5:25 PM EDTTORNADO2 Sw Stockwell, NYA TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN A FIELD WEST OF MASON ROAD IN BROOKFIELD NY. THE TORNADO KNOCKED DOWN A COUPLE DOZEN TREES, PARTIALLY BLEW ROOFS OFF TWO BARNS AND RIPPED A ROOF OFF A GREENHOUSE. ONE HOME LOST A FEW SHINGLES. THE TORNADO TRACKED EAST NORTHEAST AND WA

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Aug 22, 12:23 PM EDTTornado WatchSPC9 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Albany, NY (KALY), launched 12:00Z, 9.2 hours before the alert went out and 121 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 2017-08-22Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 87 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2017-08-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 102 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
87 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-80 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
932 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
28 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
102 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
163 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.1

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The text

As transmitted.

934 
WFUS51 KBGM 222112
TORBGM
NYC053-065-077-222200-
/O.NEW.KBGM.TO.W.0013.170822T2112Z-170822T2200Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
512 PM EDT TUE AUG 22 2017

The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Oneida County in central New York...
  Northwestern Otsego County in central New York...
  Southeastern Madison County in central New York...

* Until 600 PM EDT
    
* At 512 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Pecksport, or over Hamilton, moving east at 40
  mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail. 

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely. 

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Augusta, Madison and Solsville around 515 PM EDT. 
  Waterville around 525 PM EDT. 
  Brookfield around 530 PM EDT. 
  Bridgewater, Clayville and Unadilla Forks around 535 PM EDT. 
  West Winfield around 540 PM EDT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 4313 7521 4307 7520 4305 7522 4288 7520
      4288 7521 4286 7520 4285 7516 4282 7518
      4279 7530 4278 7562 4297 7565
TIME...MOT...LOC 2112Z 259DEG 34KT 4286 7555 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN

$$

KAH
3 follow-up statements
968 
WWUS51 KBGM 222121
SVSBGM

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
521 PM EDT TUE AUG 22 2017

NYC053-065-077-222200-
/O.CON.KBGM.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170822T2200Z/
Oneida NY-Otsego NY-Madison NY-
521 PM EDT TUE AUG 22 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN ONEIDA...NORTHWESTERN OTSEGO AND SOUTHEASTERN MADISON
COUNTIES...
    
At 521 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Solsville, or near Hamilton, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely. 

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Waterville around 525 PM EDT. 
  Brookfield around 530 PM EDT. 
  Bridgewater, Clayville and Unadilla Forks around 535 PM EDT. 
  West Winfield around 540 PM EDT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 4313 7521 4307 7520 4305 7522 4288 7520
      4288 7521 4286 7520 4285 7516 4282 7518
      4279 7530 4280 7545 4284 7548 4300 7550
TIME...MOT...LOC 2121Z 259DEG 34KT 4288 7544 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN

$$

KAH
553 
WWUS51 KBGM 222133
SVSBGM

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
533 PM EDT TUE AUG 22 2017

NYC053-077-222142-
/O.CAN.KBGM.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170822T2200Z/
Otsego NY-Madison NY-
533 PM EDT TUE AUG 22 2017

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN OTSEGO AND SOUTHEASTERN
MADISON COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A tornado watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for central New
York.

LAT...LON 4313 7521 4307 7520 4305 7522 4288 7520
      4288 7524 4287 7525 4287 7529 4291 7536
      4304 7541
TIME...MOT...LOC 2132Z 258DEG 41KT 4291 7522 

$$

NYC065-222200-
/O.CON.KBGM.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170822T2200Z/
Oneida NY-
533 PM EDT TUE AUG 22 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN ONEIDA COUNTY...
    
At 532 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over West Winfield, or 11 miles southwest of Ilion,
moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely. 

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Oneida County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 4313 7521 4307 7520 4305 7522 4288 7520
      4288 7524 4287 7525 4287 7529 4291 7536
      4304 7541
TIME...MOT...LOC 2132Z 258DEG 41KT 4291 7522 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN

$$

KAH
924 
WWUS51 KBGM 222139
SVSBGM

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
539 PM EDT TUE AUG 22 2017

NYC065-222149-
/O.CAN.KBGM.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170822T2200Z/
Oneida NY-
539 PM EDT TUE AUG 22 2017

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN ONEIDA COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore the warning has been cancelled.

A tornado watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for central New
York.

LAT...LON 4313 7521 4307 7520 4305 7522 4288 7520
      4288 7524 4287 7525 4287 7529 4291 7536
      4304 7541
TIME...MOT...LOC 2138Z 259DEG 34KT 4292 7512 

$$

KAH

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 22, 2:19 PM EDTTornado WarningBGMSteuben, Yates28 min
Aug 22, 2:45 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMCayuga, Onondaga30 min
Aug 22, 2:49 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBGMOneida26 min
Aug 22, 2:55 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBGMCayuga, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga35 min
Aug 22, 3:13 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBGMOneida34 min
Aug 22, 3:29 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMOneida31 min
Aug 22, 3:48 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMOneida27 min
Aug 22, 3:51 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMCayuga24 min
Aug 22, 3:57 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBGMCayuga, Cortland, Onondaga33 min
Aug 22, 4:00 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMSteuben, Yates45 min
Aug 22, 4:02 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMOneida28 min
Aug 22, 4:06 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBGMMadison, Oneida24 min
Aug 22, 4:10 PM EDTTornado WarningBGMMadison, Oneida35 min
Aug 22, 4:13 PM EDTTornado WarningBGMCayuga, Cortland, Onondaga32 min
Aug 22, 4:18 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMHerkimer27 min
Aug 22, 4:29 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBGMCayuga, Seneca31 min
Aug 22, 4:39 PM EDTTornado WarningBGMCortland, Madison, Onondaga36 min
Aug 22, 4:44 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBGMOneida31 min
Aug 22, 5:00 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMOnondaga30 min
Aug 22, 5:21 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBGMCayuga, Cortland, Onondaga, Schuyler, Seneca, Tioga and 1 more39 min
Aug 22, 5:24 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMOneida36 min
Aug 22, 6:26 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBGMChenango, Madison, Oneida, Otsego49 min

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.