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Flood Watch 2, NWS Buffalo, NY

February 23, 2017Jefferson County, Lewis County, Oswego County, New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this flood watch at Feb 23, 2017, 3:24 AM EST for Jefferson County, Lewis County, Oswego County, New York. It took effect at Feb 24, 2017, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 41 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 23, 2017, 3:24 AM EST (08:24 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 24, 2017, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 26, 2017, 11:30 AM EST
In force
41 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY
Flood severity
None

Counties Jefferson County, NY, Lewis County, NY, Oswego County, NY

The radar

The Ft Drum radar (KTYX), 18 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:21 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 00:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 205 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 2017-02-23Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2017-02-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 86 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1566 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
27 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
86 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
108 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

238 
WGUS61 KBUF 230824
FFABUF

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
324 AM EST Thu Feb 23 2017


NYZ006>008-231630-
/O.NEW.KBUF.FA.A.0002.170225T0000Z-170227T0000Z/
/00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
324 AM EST Thu Feb 23 2017

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a

* Flood Watch for a portion of north central New York...including
  the following counties...Jefferson...Lewis and Oswego. 

* From Friday evening through Sunday evening.

* A strong low pressure system moving through the Great Lakes will
  produce several periods of rain, with total rainfall from Friday
  through Saturday of around an inch. Much warmer temperatures will
  also result in very rapid snowmelt across the Tug Hill Plateau 
  and western Adirondacks.

* Flood potential will first impact smaller streams which drain
  the Tug Hill Plateau and western foothills of the Adirondacks,
  with flooding possible in low lying areas and near streams
  Friday night through Saturday. The larger rivers will then see
  significant rises later Saturday and Sunday with flooding
  possible along the entire reach of the Black River and
  tributaries in Lewis and Jefferson Counties, and possibly the Salmon
  River and other smaller rivers in northern Oswego County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be
alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to
flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding
develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv
stations for further details or updates

&&

$$

HITCHCOCK
13 follow-up statements
681 
WGUS61 KBUF 231420
FFABUF

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
920 AM EST Thu Feb 23 2017

NYZ006>008-232230-
/O.CON.KBUF.FA.A.0002.170225T0000Z-170227T0000Z/
/00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
920 AM EST Thu Feb 23 2017

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of central New York...including the following 
  counties...Jefferson...Lewis and Oswego. 

* From Friday evening through Sunday evening.

* Deep low pressure system moving through the Great Lakes will
  produce several periods of rain, with total rainfall from Friday
  through Saturday of around an inch. Much warmer temperatures
  will also result in very rapid snowmelt across the Tug Hill
  Plateau and western Adirondacks. 

* Flood potential will initially impact smaller streams which
  drain the Tug Hill Plateau and western foothills of the
  Adirondacks, with flooding possible in low lying areas and near
  streams Friday night through Saturday. The larger rivers will
  then see significant rises later Saturday and Sunday with
  flooding possible along the entire reach of the Black River and
  tributaries in Lewis and Jefferson Counties, and possibly the
  Salmon River and other smaller rivers in northern Oswego County.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be
alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to
flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding
develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv
stations for further details or updates

&&

$$
975 
WGUS61 KBUF 231827
FFABUF

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
127 PM EST Thu Feb 23 2017

NYZ006>008-240230-
/O.CON.KBUF.FA.A.0002.170225T0000Z-170227T0000Z/
/00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
127 PM EST Thu Feb 23 2017

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of central New York...including the following 
  counties...Jefferson...Lewis and Oswego. 

* From Friday evening through Sunday evening.

* Deep low pressure system moving through the Great Lakes will 
  produce several periods of rain, with total rainfall from 
  Friday through Saturday of around an inch. Much warmer 
  temperatures will also result in very rapid snowmelt across 
  the Tug Hill Plateau and western Adirondacks. 

* Flood potential will initially impact smaller streams which 
  drain the Tug Hill Plateau and western foothills of the 
  Adirondacks, with flooding possible in low lying areas and 
  near streams Friday night through Saturday. The larger rivers 
  will then see significant rises later Saturday and Sunday with 
  flooding possible along the entire reach of the Black River 
  and tributaries in Lewis and Jefferson Counties, and possibly 
  the Salmon River and other smaller rivers in northern Oswego 
  County. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be
alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to
flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding
develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv
stations for further details or updates.

&&

$$
499 
WGUS61 KBUF 240104
FFABUF

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
804 PM EST Thu Feb 23 2017

NYZ006>008-240915-
/O.CON.KBUF.FA.A.0002.170225T0000Z-170227T0000Z/
/00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
804 PM EST Thu Feb 23 2017

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of central New York...including the following 
  counties...Jefferson...Lewis and Oswego. 

* From Friday evening through Sunday evening.

* Deep low pressure system moving through the Great Lakes will
  produce several periods of rain, with total rainfall from Friday
  through Saturday of around an inch. Much warmer temperatures
  will also result in very rapid snowmelt across the Tug Hill
  Plateau and western Adirondacks. Excessive runoff from snowmelt
  and rain will result in significant rises on area creeks and
  rivers. 

* Flood potential will initially impact smaller streams which
  drain the Tug Hill Plateau and western foothills of the
  Adirondacks, with flooding possible in low lying areas and near
  streams Friday night through Saturday. The larger rivers will
  then see significant rises later Saturday and Sunday with
  flooding possible along the entire reach of the Black River and
  tributaries in Lewis and Jefferson Counties, including the
  Beaver and Moose Rivers, and possibly the Salmon River and
  other smaller rivers in northern Oswego County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be
alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to
flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding
develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv
stations for further details or updates.

&&

$$

TMA
922 
WGUS61 KBUF 240828
FFABUF

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
328 AM EST Fri Feb 24 2017


NYZ006>008-241630-
/O.CON.KBUF.FA.A.0002.170225T0000Z-170227T0000Z/
/00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
328 AM EST Fri Feb 24 2017

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of central New York...including the following 
  counties...Jefferson...Lewis and Oswego. 

* From this evening through Sunday evening.

* A deep low pressure system moving through the Great Lakes will
  produce several periods of rain, with total rainfall from Friday
  through Saturday of 1 to 1.5 inches. Much warmer temperatures
  will also result in very rapid snowmelt across the Tug Hill
  Plateau and western Adirondacks. Excessive runoff from snowmelt
  and rain will result in significant rises on area creeks and 
  rivers.


* Flood potential will initially impact smaller streams which 
  drain the Tug Hill Plateau and western foothills of the 
  Adirondacks, with flooding possible in low lying areas and 
  near streams Friday night through Saturday. The larger rivers 
  will then see significant rises later Saturday and Sunday with 
  flooding possible along the entire reach of the Black River 
  and tributaries in Lewis and Jefferson Counties, including the 
  Beaver and Moose Rivers, and possibly the Salmon River and 
  other smaller rivers in northern Oswego County. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be
alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to
flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding
develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv
stations for further details or updates.

&&

$$

HITCHCOCK
293 
WGUS61 KBUF 241452
FFABUF

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
952 AM EST Fri Feb 24 2017


NYZ006>008-242300-
/O.CON.KBUF.FA.A.0002.170225T0000Z-170227T0000Z/
/00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
952 AM EST Fri Feb 24 2017

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST THIS EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of central New York...including the following 
  counties...Jefferson...Lewis and Oswego. 

* From 7 PM EST this evening through Sunday evening.

* A deep low pressure system moving through the Great Lakes will 
  produce several periods of rain, with total rainfall from 
  Friday through Saturday of 1 to 1.5 inches. Much warmer 
  temperatures will also result in very rapid snowmelt across 
  the Tug Hill Plateau and western Adirondacks. Excessive runoff 
  from snowmelt and rain will result in significant rises on 
  area creeks and rivers. 

* Flood potential will initially impact smaller streams which 
  drain the Tug Hill Plateau and western foothills of the 
  Adirondacks, with flooding possible in low lying areas and 
  near streams Friday night through Saturday. The larger rivers 
  will then see significant rises later Saturday and Sunday with 
  flooding possible along the entire reach of the Black River 
  and tributaries in Lewis and Jefferson Counties, including the 
  Beaver and Moose Rivers, and possibly the Salmon River and 
  other smaller rivers in northern Oswego County. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be
alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to
flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding
develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv
stations for further details or updates.

&&

$$
108 
WGUS61 KBUF 241804
FFABUF

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
104 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017


NYZ006>008-250215-
/O.CON.KBUF.FA.A.0002.170225T0000Z-170227T0000Z/
/00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
104 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST THIS EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of central New York...including the following 
  counties...Jefferson...Lewis and Oswego. 

* From 7 PM EST this evening through Sunday evening.

* A deep low pressure system moving through the Great Lakes will
  produce several periods of rain, with total rainfall from Friday
  through Saturday of 1 to 1.5 inches. Much warmer temperatures
  will also result in very rapid snowmelt across the Tug Hill
  Plateau and western Adirondacks. Excessive runoff from snowmelt
  and rain will result in significant rises on area creeks and
  rivers.

* Flood potential will initially impact smaller streams which
  drain the Tug Hill Plateau and western foothills of the
  Adirondacks, with flooding possible in low lying areas and near
  streams Friday night through Saturday. The larger rivers will
  then see significant rises later Saturday and Sunday with
  flooding expected along the entire reach of the Black River and
  tributaries in Lewis and Jefferson Counties. Please see specific
  river warnings for the Black River. Other rivers may reach flood
  stage later this weekend, including the Beaver and Moose rivers,
  and possibly the Salmon River and other smaller rivers in northern
  Oswego County. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be
alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to
flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding
develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv
stations for further details or updates.

&&

$$

Zaff
722 
WGUS61 KBUF 250140
FFABUF

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
840 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017


NYZ006>008-250945-
/O.CON.KBUF.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-170227T0000Z/
/00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
840 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of central New York...including the following 
  counties...Jefferson...Lewis and Oswego. 

* Through Sunday evening.

* A deep low pressure system moving through the Great Lakes will 
  produce several periods of rain, with total rainfall from 
  Friday through Saturday of 1 to 1.5 inches. Much warmer 
  temperatures will also result in very rapid snowmelt across 
  the Tug Hill Plateau and western Adirondacks. Excessive runoff 
  from snowmelt and rain will result in significant rises on 
  area creeks and rivers. 

* Flood potential will initially impact smaller streams which
  drain the Tug Hill Plateau and western foothills of the
  Adirondacks, with flooding possible in low lying areas and near
  streams Friday night through Saturday. The larger rivers will
  then see significant rises later Saturday and Sunday with
  flooding expected along the entire reach of the Black River and
  tributaries in Lewis and Jefferson Counties. Please see specific
  river warnings for the Black River and Moose River. Other rivers
  may reach flood stage later this weekend, including the Beaver 
and possibly the Salmon River and other smaller rivers in 
northern Oswego County.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be
alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to
flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding
develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv
stations for further details or updates.

&&

$$

Thomas
445 
WGUS61 KBUF 250820
FFABUF

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
320 AM EST Sat Feb 25 2017


NYZ006>008-251630-
/O.CON.KBUF.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-170227T0000Z/
/00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
320 AM EST Sat Feb 25 2017

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of central New York...including the following 
  counties...Jefferson...Lewis and Oswego. 

* Through Sunday evening.

* A strong cold front will cross the area from late morning
  through late afternoon, producing additional rainfall amounts of
  around an inch. Much warmer temperatures will also result in
  very rapid snowmelt across the Tug Hill Plateau and western
  Adirondacks. Excessive runoff from snowmelt and rain will 
  result in significant rises on area creeks and rivers. 

* Flood potential will initially impact smaller streams which
  drain the Tug Hill Plateau and western foothills of the
  Adirondacks, with flooding possible in low lying areas and near
  streams today. The larger rivers will then see significant rises
  tonight and Sunday with flooding expected along the entire reach
  of the Black River and tributaries in Lewis and Jefferson
  Counties. Please see specific river warnings for the Black River
  and Moose River. Other rivers may reach flood stage later this
  weekend, including the Beaver River and possibly the Salmon 
  River and other smaller rivers in northern Oswego County. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be
alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to
flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding
develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv
stations for further details or updates.

&&

$$

HITCHCOCK
661 
WGUS61 KBUF 251338
FFABUF

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
838 AM EST Sat Feb 25 2017

NYZ006>008-252300-
/O.CON.KBUF.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-170227T0000Z/
/00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
838 AM EST Sat Feb 25 2017

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of central New York...including the following 
  counties...Jefferson...Lewis and Oswego. 

* Through Sunday evening.

* A strong cold front will cross the area from late morning 
  through late afternoon, producing additional rainfall amounts 
  of around an inch. Much warmer temperatures will also result 
  in very rapid snowmelt across the Tug Hill Plateau and western 
  Adirondacks. Excessive runoff from snowmelt and rain will 
  result in significant rises on area creeks and rivers. 

* Flood potential will initially impact smaller streams which 
  drain the Tug Hill Plateau and western foothills of the 
  Adirondacks, with flooding possible in low lying areas and 
  near streams today. The larger rivers will then see 
  significant rises tonight and Sunday with flooding expected 
  along the entire reach of the Black River and tributaries in 
  Lewis and Jefferson Counties. Please see specific river 
  warnings for the Black River and Moose River. Other rivers may 
  reach flood stage later this weekend, including the Beaver 
  River and possibly the Salmon River and other smaller rivers 
  in northern Oswego County. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be
alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to
flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding
develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv
stations for further details or updates.

&&

$$
587 
WGUS61 KBUF 252027
FFABUF

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
327 PM EST Sat Feb 25 2017


NYZ006>008-260430-
/O.CON.KBUF.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-170227T0000Z/
/00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
327 PM EST Sat Feb 25 2017

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of central New York...including the following 
  counties...Jefferson...Lewis and Oswego. 

* Through Sunday evening.

* Around an inch of rain fell with the passage of a cold front
  today. Meanwhile warm temperatures last night and this morning
  resulted in rapid snowmelt across the Tug Hill Plateau and 
  western Adirondacks. Excessive runoff from snowmelt and rain 
  will result in significant rises on area creeks and rivers. 

* Flooding is already expected for portions of the watch area. Please
  see specific river warnings for the Black River and Moose 
  River. Other rivers may reach flood stage later this weekend, 
  including the Beaver River and possibly the Salmon River and 
  other smaller rivers in northern Oswego County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be
alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to
flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding
develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv
stations for further details or updates.

&&

$$

Apffel
194 
WGUS61 KBUF 260413
FFABUF

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1113 PM EST Sat Feb 25 2017


NYZ006>008-261215-
/O.CON.KBUF.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-170227T0000Z/
/00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
1113 PM EST Sat Feb 25 2017

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of central New York...including the following 
  counties...Jefferson...Lewis and Oswego. 

* Through Sunday evening.

* Around an inch of rain fell with the passage of a cold front on
  Saturday. Meanwhile warm temperatures over several days 
  resulted in rapid snowmelt across the Tug Hill Plateau and 
  western Adirondacks. Excessive runoff from snowmelt and rain 
  will result in significant rises on area creeks and rivers. 

* Flooding is already expected for portions of the watch area.
  Please see specific river warnings for the Black River and Moose
  River. Other rivers may reach flood stage later this weekend,
  including the Beaver River and possibly the Salmon River and
  other smaller rivers in northern Oswego County. Many small
  streams which drain the Tug Hill and western Adirondacks may
  also experience flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be
alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to
flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding
develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv
stations for further details or updates.

&&

$$

HITCHCOCK
195 
WGUS61 KBUF 260821
FFABUF

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
321 AM EST Sun Feb 26 2017


NYZ006>008-261630-
/O.CON.KBUF.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-170227T0000Z/
/00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
321 AM EST Sun Feb 26 2017

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of central New York...including the following 
  counties...Jefferson...Lewis and Oswego. 

* Through this evening.

* Around an inch of rain fell with the passage of a cold front on
  Saturday. Meanwhile warm temperatures over several days resulted
  in rapid snowmelt across the Tug Hill Plateau and western
  Adirondacks. Excessive runoff from snowmelt and rain will
  continue to result in high water levels in streams and rivers.


* Flooding is expected for portions of the watch area. Please see
  specific river flood warnings for the Black River and Moose 
  River. Other rivers may approach flood stage today, including 
  the Beaver River and other rivers which drain the Tug Hill 
  Plateau and western Adirondacks. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be
alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to
flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding
develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv
stations for further details or updates.

&&

$$

HITCHCOCK
331 
WGUS61 KBUF 261630
FFABUF

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1130 AM EST Sun Feb 26 2017


NYZ006>008-261730-
/O.CAN.KBUF.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-170227T0000Z/
/00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
1130 AM EST Sun Feb 26 2017

...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Watch for a portion of central New York has been
cancelled. There are some river flood warnings still in place, but
no additional flooding is expected, therefore the flood watch is
being cancelled.

$$

Apffel

The office that day

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

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Sources

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