Alert archive / New York / Frost Advisories in 2017
Frost Advisory 4, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this frost advisory at May 9, 2017, 1:28 AM EDT for Erie County, Wyoming County, New York. It was in force for 7 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 9, 2017, 1:28 AM EDT (05:28 UTC)
- Expired
- May 9, 2017, 8:42 AM EDT
- In force
- 7 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
Counties Erie County, NY, Wyoming County, NY
The radar
The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 31 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:27 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Buffalo Intl Airport, NY (KBUF), launched 00:00Z, 5.5 hours before the alert went out and 27 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1674 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 35 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 75 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 121 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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. && $$ Church
2 follow-up statements
545 WWUS71 KBUF 090749 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 349 AM EDT Tue May 9 2017 NYZ012-085-091600- /O.NEW.KBUF.FZ.W.0003.170510T0300Z-170510T1300Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.FR.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170509T1300Z/ Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 349 AM EDT Tue May 9 2017 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Freeze Warning, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Wednesday. * LOCATIONS...Wyoming and Southern Erie counties. * TIMING...The Frost Advisory is in effect through late this morning. The Freeze Warning is in effect from late this evening through late Wednesday morning. * TEMPERATURES...In the low to mid 30s this morning and the low 30s tonight. * IMPACTS...Areas of frost may damage tender spring vegetation this morning. A freeze may damage tender spring vegetation tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Frost Advisory is issued when frost is expected to develop during the growing season. If you are in the advisory area you should take steps to protect tender vegetation. Also, potted plants normally left outdoors should be covered or brought inside away from the cold. A Freeze Warning is issued when freezing temperatures are forecast to threaten outdoor plants. If you are in the warned area you should protect tender vegetation. Also...potted plants normally left outdoors should be covered or brought inside away from the cold. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv stations for further details or updates. && $$ 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 9, 3:49 AM EDT | Frost Advisory | BUF | Cayuga, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe and 4 more | 28 hr |
| May 9, 3:49 AM EDT | Freeze Warning | BUF | Erie, Wyoming | 24 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.