Alert archive / New York / Freeze Warnings in 2017
Freeze Warning 2, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this freeze warning at May 8, 2017, 3:59 AM EDT for Chautauqua County, Erie County, Wyoming County, New York. It took effect at May 8, 2017, 10:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 11 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 8, 2017, 3:59 AM EDT (07:59 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 8, 2017, 10:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- May 9, 2017, 8:42 AM EDT
- In force
- 11 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
Counties Chautauqua County, NY, Erie County, NY, Wyoming County, NY
The nearest sounding before it
Buffalo Intl Airport, NY (KBUF), launched 00:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 39 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 13 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -10 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1445 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 15 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -2 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 11 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
516 WWUS71 KBUF 080759 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 359 AM EDT Mon May 8 2017 NYZ019-081600- /O.NEW.KBUF.FZ.W.0002.170509T0200Z-170509T1300Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170508T1300Z/ Chautauqua- Including the city of Jamestown 359 AM EDT Mon May 8 2017 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EDT TUESDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Freeze Warning, which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Tuesday. * LOCATIONS...Chautauqua county. Coldest temperatures across the western and southern portions of the county inland from Lake Ontario. * TIMING...The first Freeze Warning is in effect through 9 AM this morning. The second Freeze Warning is in effect from late this evening through late Tuesday morning. * TEMPERATURES...In the upper 20s to around 30. * IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures through early this morning and again tonight and early Tuesday morning may damage tender spring vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning is issued when freezing temperatures are forecast to threaten outdoor plants. If you are in the warned area you should protect tender vegetation. Also...potted plants normally left outdoors should be covered or brought inside away from the cold. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv stations for further details or updates. && $$ HITCHCOCK
7 follow-up statements
008 WWUS71 KBUF 081244 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 844 AM EDT Mon May 8 2017 NYZ019-082045- /O.CAN.KBUF.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170508T1300Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.FZ.W.0002.170509T0200Z-170509T1300Z/ Chautauqua- Including the city of Jamestown 844 AM EDT Mon May 8 2017 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EDT TUESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Chautauqua county. Lowest temperatures across the western and southern portions of the county inland from Lake Ontario. * TIMING...From late this evening through late Tuesday morning. * TEMPERATURES...Around 30. * IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures through early this morning and again tonight and early Tuesday morning may damage tender spring vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning is issued when freezing temperatures are forecast to threaten outdoor plants. If you are in the warned area you should protect tender vegetation. Also...potted plants normally left outdoors should be covered or brought inside away from the cold. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv stations for further details or updates. && $$
333 WWUS71 KBUF 081800 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 200 PM EDT Mon May 8 2017 NYZ019-090200- /O.CON.KBUF.FZ.W.0002.170509T0200Z-170509T1300Z/ Chautauqua- Including the city of Jamestown 200 PM EDT Mon May 8 2017 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EDT TUESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Chautauqua county. Lowest temperatures across the western and southern portions of the county inland from Lake Erie. * TIMING...From late this evening through late Tuesday morning. * TEMPERATURES...Around 30. * IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures may damage tender spring vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning is issued when freezing temperatures are forecast to threaten outdoor plants. If you are in the warned area you should protect tender vegetation. Also...potted plants normally left outdoors should be covered or brought inside away from the cold. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv stations for further details or updates. && $$ NYZ001-002-010-011-013-085-090200- /O.NEW.KBUF.FR.Y.0003.170509T0200Z-170509T1300Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Livingston-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, Geneseo, Orchard Park, and Springville 200 PM EDT Mon May 8 2017 ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EDT TUESDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Frost Advisory, which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Tuesday. * LOCATIONS...Genesee, Livingston, and inland areas of Niagara, Orleans and Erie. * TIMING...From late this evening through late Tuesday morning. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 30s. * IMPACTS...Frost can damage tender vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Frost Advisory is issued when frost is expected to develop during the growing season. If you are in the advisory area you should take steps to protect tender vegetation. Also, potted plants normally left outdoors should be covered or brought inside away from the cold. && $$
161 WWUS71 KBUF 082030 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 430 PM EDT Mon May 8 2017 NYZ085-090430- /O.UPG.KBUF.FR.Y.0003.170509T0200Z-170509T1300Z/ /O.EXA.KBUF.FZ.W.0002.170509T0200Z-170509T1300Z/ Southern Erie- Including the cities of Orchard Park and Springville 430 PM EDT Mon May 8 2017 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EDT TUESDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Freeze Warning, which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Tuesday. The Frost Advisory is no longer in effect. * LOCATIONS...Southern Erie county. Lowest temperatures across the eastern and southern portions of the county inland from Lake Erie. * TIMING...From late this evening through late Tuesday morning. * TEMPERATURES...Around 30F. * IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures may damage tender spring vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning is issued when freezing temperatures are forecast to threaten outdoor plants. If you are in the warned area you should protect tender vegetation. Also...potted plants normally left outdoors should be covered or brought inside away from the cold. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv stations for further details or updates. && $$ NYZ012-090430- /O.EXA.KBUF.FZ.W.0002.170509T0200Z-170509T1300Z/ Wyoming- Including the city of Warsaw 430 PM EDT Mon May 8 2017 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EDT TUESDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Freeze Warning, which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Tuesday. * LOCATIONS...Wyoming county. * TIMING...From late this evening through late Tuesday morning. * TEMPERATURES...Around 30F. * IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures may damage tender spring vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning is issued when freezing temperatures are forecast to threaten outdoor plants. If you are in the warned area you should protect tender vegetation. Also...potted plants normally left outdoors should be covered or brought inside away from the cold. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv stations for further details or updates. && $$ NYZ019-090430- /O.CON.KBUF.FZ.W.0002.170509T0200Z-170509T1300Z/ Chautauqua- Including the city of Jamestown 430 PM EDT Mon May 8 2017 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EDT TUESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Chautauqua county. Lowest temperatures across the eastern and southern portions of the county inland from Lake Erie. * TIMING...From late this evening through late Tuesday morning. * TEMPERATURES...Around 30F. * IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures may damage tender spring vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning is issued when freezing temperatures are forecast to threaten outdoor plants. If you are in the warned area you should protect tender vegetation. Also...potted plants normally left outdoors should be covered or brought inside away from the cold. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv stations for further details or updates. && $$ NYZ001-002-010-011-013-090430- /O.CON.KBUF.FR.Y.0003.170509T0200Z-170509T1300Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Livingston- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, and Geneseo 430 PM EDT Mon May 8 2017 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EDT TUESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, Genesee, and Livingston counties. * TIMING...From late this evening through late Tuesday morning. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 30s. * IMPACTS...Frost can damage tender vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Frost Advisory is issued when frost is expected to develop during the growing season. If you are in the advisory area you should take steps to protect tender vegetation. Also, potted plants normally left outdoors should be covered or brought inside away from the cold. && $$ Thomas
371 WWUS71 KBUF 090232 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1032 PM EDT Mon May 8 2017 NYZ012-019-085-091045- /O.CON.KBUF.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170509T1300Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 1032 PM EDT Mon May 8 2017 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT TUESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Wyoming, Chautauqua, and Southern Erie counties. Lowest temperatures well inland from the lake shoreline. * TIMING...Through Tuesday morning. * TEMPERATURES...Around 30F. * IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures may damage tender spring vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning is issued when freezing temperatures are forecast to threaten outdoor plants. If you are in the warned area you should protect tender vegetation. Also...potted plants normally left outdoors should be covered or brought inside away from the cold. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv stations for further details or updates. && $$ NYZ001-002-010-011-013-091045- /O.CON.KBUF.FR.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170509T1300Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Livingston- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, and Geneseo 1032 PM EDT Mon May 8 2017 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT TUESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, Genesee, and Livingston counties. * TIMING...Through Tuesday morning. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 30s. * IMPACTS...Frost can damage tender vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Frost Advisory is issued when frost is expected to develop during the growing season. If you are in the advisory area you should take steps to protect tender vegetation. Also, potted plants normally left outdoors should be covered or brought inside away from the cold. && $$ Thomas
806 WWUS71 KBUF 090528 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 128 AM EDT Tue May 9 2017 NYZ012-085-091300- /O.CAN.KBUF.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170509T1300Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.FR.Y.0004.170509T0528Z-170509T1300Z/ Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 128 AM EDT Tue May 9 2017 ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...FREEZE WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Frost Advisory, which is in effect until 9 AM EDT this morning. The Freeze Warning has been cancelled. * LOCATIONS...Wyoming and Southern Erie counties. * TIMING...Through late this morning. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 30s. * IMPACTS...Areas of frost may damage tender spring vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Frost Advisory is issued when frost is expected to develop during the growing season. If you are in the advisory area you should take steps to protect tender vegetation. Also, potted plants normally left outdoors should be covered or brought inside away from the cold. && $$ NYZ001-002-010-011-013-090630- /O.CAN.KBUF.FR.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170509T1300Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Livingston- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, and Geneseo 128 AM EDT Tue May 9 2017 ...FROST ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has cancelled the Frost Advisory. Cloud cover and light winds will keep temperatures in the mid 30s and prevent frost formation. $$ NYZ019-091300- /O.CON.KBUF.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170509T1300Z/ Chautauqua- Including the city of Jamestown 128 AM EDT Tue May 9 2017 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * LOCATIONS...Chautauqua county. * TIMING...Through late this morning. * TEMPERATURES...Around 30. * IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures may damage tender spring vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning is issued when freezing temperatures are forecast to threaten outdoor plants. If you are in the warned area you should protect tender vegetation. Also...potted plants normally left outdoors should be covered or brought inside away from the cold. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv stations for further details or updates. && $$ Church
545 WWUS71 KBUF 090749 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 349 AM EDT Tue May 9 2017 NYZ012-085-091600- /O.NEW.KBUF.FZ.W.0003.170510T0300Z-170510T1300Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.FR.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170509T1300Z/ Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 349 AM EDT Tue May 9 2017 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Freeze Warning, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Wednesday. * LOCATIONS...Wyoming and Southern Erie counties. * TIMING...The Frost Advisory is in effect through late this morning. The Freeze Warning is in effect from late this evening through late Wednesday morning. * TEMPERATURES...In the low to mid 30s this morning and the low 30s tonight. * IMPACTS...Areas of frost may damage tender spring vegetation this morning. A freeze may damage tender spring vegetation tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Frost Advisory is issued when frost is expected to develop during the growing season. If you are in the advisory area you should take steps to protect tender vegetation. Also, potted plants normally left outdoors should be covered or brought inside away from the cold. A Freeze Warning is issued when freezing temperatures are forecast to threaten outdoor plants. If you are in the warned area you should protect tender vegetation. Also...potted plants normally left outdoors should be covered or brought inside away from the cold. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv stations for further details or updates. && $$ NYZ019-091600- /O.NEW.KBUF.FR.Y.0005.170510T0300Z-170510T1300Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170509T1300Z/ Chautauqua- Including the city of Jamestown 349 AM EDT Tue May 9 2017 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Frost Advisory, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Wednesday. * LOCATIONS...Chautauqua county. * TIMING...The Freeze Warning is in effect through late this morning. The Frost Advisory is in effect from late this evening through late Wednesday morning. * TEMPERATURES...In the lower 30s this morning. In the mid 30s tonight. * IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures may damage tender spring vegetation this morning, and frost may damage tender spring vegetation tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning is issued when freezing temperatures are forecast to threaten outdoor plants. If you are in the warned area you should protect tender vegetation. Also...potted plants normally left outdoors should be covered or brought inside away from the cold. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv stations for further details or updates. A Frost Advisory is issued when frost is expected to develop during the growing season. If you are in the advisory area you should take steps to protect tender vegetation. Also, potted plants normally left outdoors should be covered or brought inside away from the cold. && $$ NYZ001>005-010-011-013-014-091600- /O.NEW.KBUF.FR.Y.0005.170510T0300Z-170510T1300Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Northern Erie- Genesee-Livingston-Ontario- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Buffalo, Batavia, Geneseo, and Canandaigua 349 AM EDT Tue May 9 2017 ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Frost Advisory, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Wednesday. * LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Northern Erie, Genesee, Livingston, and Ontario counties. * TIMING...From late this evening through late Wednesday morning. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 30s. * IMPACTS...Frost may damage tender spring vegetation tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Frost Advisory is issued when frost is expected to develop during the growing season. If you are in the advisory area you should take steps to protect tender vegetation. Also, potted plants normally left outdoors should be covered or brought inside away from the cold. && $$ Church
285 WWUS71 KBUF 091242 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 842 AM EDT Tue May 9 2017 NYZ019-092045- /O.CAN.KBUF.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170509T1300Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.FR.Y.0005.170510T0300Z-170510T1300Z/ Chautauqua- Including the city of Jamestown 842 AM EDT Tue May 9 2017 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Chautauqua county. * TIMING...From late this evening through late Wednesday morning. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 30s. * IMPACTS...Frost may damage tender spring vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Frost Advisory is issued when frost is expected to develop during the growing season. If you are in the advisory area you should take steps to protect tender vegetation. Also, potted plants normally left outdoors should be covered or brought inside away from the cold. && $$ NYZ012-085-092045- /O.CAN.KBUF.FR.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170509T1300Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.FZ.W.0003.170510T0300Z-170510T1300Z/ Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 842 AM EDT Tue May 9 2017 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has cancelled the Frost Advisory. * LOCATIONS...Wyoming and Southern Erie counties. * TIMING...From late this evening through late Wednesday morning. * TEMPERATURES...In the lower 30s. * IMPACTS...A freeze may damage tender spring vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning is issued when freezing temperatures are forecast to threaten outdoor plants. If you are in the warned area you should protect tender vegetation. Also...potted plants normally left outdoors should be covered or brought inside away from the cold. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv stations for further details or updates. && $$ NYZ001>005-010-011-013-014-092045- /O.CON.KBUF.FR.Y.0005.170510T0300Z-170510T1300Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Northern Erie- Genesee-Livingston-Ontario- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Buffalo, Batavia, Geneseo, and Canandaigua 842 AM EDT Tue May 9 2017 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Northern Erie, Genesee, Livingston, and Ontario counties. * TIMING...From late this evening through late Wednesday morning. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 30s. * IMPACTS...Frost may damage tender spring vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Frost Advisory is issued when frost is expected to develop during the growing season. If you are in the advisory area you should take steps to protect tender vegetation. Also, potted plants normally left outdoors should be covered or brought inside away from the cold. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 3:55 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | BUF | 19 hr | |
| May 8, 2:00 PM EDT | Frost Advisory | BUF | Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Niagara, Orleans | 11 hr |
Nearby
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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.