Alert archive / New York / Frost Advisories in 2017
Frost Advisory 7, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this frost advisory at Sep 30, 2017, 4:36 AM EDT for 6 counties in New York. It took effect at Oct 1, 2017, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 6 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 30, 2017, 4:36 AM EDT (08:36 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 1, 2017, 2:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 1, 2017, 8:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 6 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
Counties Chautauqua County, NY, Erie County, NY, Jefferson County, NY, Lewis County, NY, Livingston County, NY, Wyoming County, NY
The radar
The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 92 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:36 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
Buffalo Intl Airport, NY (KBUF), launched 00:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 89 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
- 1 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -4 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1045 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 26 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 72 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 110 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
339 WWUS71 KBUF 300836 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 436 AM EDT Sat Sep 30 2017 NYZ008-012-019-085-301645- /O.NEW.KBUF.FR.Y.0007.171001T0600Z-171001T1200Z/ Lewis-Wyoming-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Lowville, Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 436 AM EDT Sat Sep 30 2017 ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Frost Advisory, which is in effect from 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Sunday. * LOCATIONS...Lewis, Wyoming, Chautauqua, and Southern Erie counties. * TIMING...From overnight tonight through early Sunday morning. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 30s. * IMPACTS...Sensitive outdoor plants may suffer damage or be killed, if not covered or moved indoors. 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. && $$ NYZ020-021-301645- /O.NEW.KBUF.FZ.A.0001.171001T0600Z-171001T1200Z/ Cattaraugus-Allegany- Including the cities of Olean and Wellsville 436 AM EDT Sat Sep 30 2017 ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Freeze Watch, which is in effect from late tonight through Sunday morning. * LOCATIONS...Cattaraugus and Allegany counties. * TIMING...From overnight tonight through early Sunday morning. * TEMPERATURES...In the lower 30s. * IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures are possible. Unprotected sensitive vegetation may be damaged or killed. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible. These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$ TMA
5 follow-up statements
201 WWUS71 KBUF 301604 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1204 PM EDT Sat Sep 30 2017 NYZ008-012-019-085-010015- /O.CON.KBUF.FR.Y.0007.171001T0600Z-171001T1200Z/ Lewis-Wyoming-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Lowville, Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 1204 PM EDT Sat Sep 30 2017 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY... * LOCATIONS...Lewis, Wyoming, Chautauqua, and Southern Erie counties. * TIMING...From overnight tonight through early Sunday morning. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 30s. * IMPACTS...Sensitive outdoor plants may suffer damage or be killed, if not covered or moved indoors. 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. && $$ NYZ020-021-010015- /O.CON.KBUF.FZ.A.0001.171001T0600Z-171001T1200Z/ Cattaraugus-Allegany- Including the cities of Olean and Wellsville 1204 PM EDT Sat Sep 30 2017 ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * LOCATIONS...Cattaraugus and Allegany counties. * TIMING...From overnight tonight through early Sunday morning. * TEMPERATURES...In the lower 30s. * IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures are possible. Unprotected sensitive vegetation may be damaged or killed. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible. These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$ HITCHCOCK
627 WWUS71 KBUF 301742 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 142 PM EDT Sat Sep 30 2017 NYZ020-021-010145- /O.UPG.KBUF.FZ.A.0001.171001T0600Z-171001T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.FZ.W.0004.171001T0600Z-171001T1200Z/ Cattaraugus-Allegany- Including the cities of Olean and Wellsville 142 PM EDT Sat Sep 30 2017 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Freeze Warning, which is in effect from 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Sunday. This upgrades the Freeze Watch which was previously in effect. * LOCATIONS...Cattaraugus and Allegany counties, especially the typically cooler valley locations. * TIMING...From overnight tonight through early Sunday morning. * TEMPERATURES...Around 30. * IMPACTS...Temperatures near or just below freezing will damage or kill sensitive outdoor plants if they are not covered or brought indoors. 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. && $$ NYZ013-010145- /O.EXA.KBUF.FR.Y.0007.171001T0600Z-171001T1200Z/ Livingston- Including the city of Geneseo 142 PM EDT Sat Sep 30 2017 ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Frost Advisory, which is in effect from 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Sunday. * LOCATIONS...Livingston county. * TIMING...From overnight tonight through early Sunday morning. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 30s. * IMPACTS...Sensitive outdoor plants may suffer damage if they are not covered or moved indoors. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Frost Advisory is issued when frost is expected to develop during the growing season. If you are in the advisory area you should take steps to protect tender vegetation. Also, potted plants normally left outdoors should be covered or brought inside away from the cold. && $$ NYZ007-010145- /O.EXA.KBUF.FR.Y.0007.171001T0600Z-171001T1200Z/ Jefferson- Including the city of Watertown 142 PM EDT Sat Sep 30 2017 ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Frost Advisory, which is in effect from 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Sunday. * LOCATIONS...Jefferson county. * TIMING...From overnight tonight through early Sunday morning. * TEMPERATURES...In the upper 30s. * IMPACTS...Sensitive outdoor plants may suffer damage if they are not covered or moved indoors. 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. && $$ NYZ012-019-085-010145- /O.CON.KBUF.FR.Y.0007.171001T0600Z-171001T1200Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 142 PM EDT Sat Sep 30 2017 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY... * LOCATIONS...Wyoming, Chautauqua, and Southern Erie counties. * TIMING...From overnight tonight through early Sunday morning. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 30s. * IMPACTS...Sensitive outdoor plants may suffer damage if they are not covered or moved indoors. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Frost Advisory is issued when frost is expected to develop during the growing season. If you are in the advisory area you should take steps to protect tender vegetation. Also, potted plants normally left outdoors should be covered or brought inside away from the cold. && $$ NYZ008-010145- /O.CON.KBUF.FR.Y.0007.171001T0600Z-171001T1200Z/ Lewis- Including the city of Lowville 142 PM EDT Sat Sep 30 2017 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY... * LOCATIONS...Lewis county. * TIMING...From overnight tonight through early Sunday morning. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 30s. * IMPACTS...Sensitive outdoor plants may suffer damage if they are not covered or moved indoors. 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. && $$ HITCHCOCK
804 WWUS71 KBUF 010036 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 836 PM EDT Sat Sep 30 2017 NYZ020-021-010930- /O.CON.KBUF.FZ.W.0004.171001T0600Z-171001T1200Z/ Cattaraugus-Allegany- Including the cities of Olean and Wellsville 836 PM EDT Sat Sep 30 2017 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY... * LOCATIONS...Cattaraugus and Allegany counties, especially the typically cooler valley locations. * TIMING...From overnight tonight through early Sunday morning. * TEMPERATURES...Around 30. * IMPACTS...Temperatures near or just below freezing will damage or kill sensitive outdoor plants if they are not covered or brought indoors. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning is issued when freezing temperatures are forecast to threaten outdoor plants. If you are in the warned area you should protect tender vegetation. Also...potted plants normally left outdoors should be covered or brought inside away from the cold. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv stations for further details or updates. && $$ NYZ012-013-019-085-010930- /O.CON.KBUF.FR.Y.0007.171001T0600Z-171001T1200Z/ Wyoming-Livingston-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Geneseo, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 836 PM EDT Sat Sep 30 2017 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY... * LOCATIONS...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Livingston and Southern Erie counties. * TIMING...From overnight tonight through early Sunday morning. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 30s. * IMPACTS...Sensitive outdoor plants may suffer damage if they are not covered or moved indoors. 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. && $$ NYZ007-008-010930- /O.CON.KBUF.FR.Y.0007.171001T0600Z-171001T1200Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 836 PM EDT Sat Sep 30 2017 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY... * LOCATIONS...Jefferson and Lewis counties. * TIMING...From overnight tonight through early Sunday morning. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 30s. * IMPACTS...Sensitive outdoor plants may suffer damage if they are not covered or moved indoors. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Frost Advisory is issued when frost is expected to develop during the growing season. If you are in the advisory area you should take steps to protect tender vegetation. Also, potted plants normally left outdoors should be covered or brought inside away from the cold. && $$
224 WWUS71 KBUF 010807 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 407 AM EDT Sun Oct 1 2017 NYZ020-021-011200- /O.CON.KBUF.FZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-171001T1200Z/ Cattaraugus-Allegany- Including the cities of Olean and Wellsville 407 AM EDT Sun Oct 1 2017 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * LOCATIONS...Cattaraugus and Allegany counties, especially the typically cooler valley locations. * TIMING...Through early this morning. * TEMPERATURES...In the lower 30s. * IMPACTS...Temperatures near or just below freezing will damage or kill sensitive outdoor plants if they are not covered or brought indoors. 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. && $$ NYZ012-013-019-085-011200- /O.CON.KBUF.FR.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171001T1200Z/ Wyoming-Livingston-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Geneseo, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 407 AM EDT Sun Oct 1 2017 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * LOCATIONS...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Livingston and Southern Erie counties. * TIMING...Through early this morning. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 30s. * IMPACTS...Sensitive outdoor plants may suffer damage if they are not covered or moved indoors. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Frost Advisory is issued when frost is expected to develop during the growing season. If you are in the advisory area you should take steps to protect tender vegetation. Also, potted plants normally left outdoors should be covered or brought inside away from the cold. && $$ NYZ007-008-011200- /O.CON.KBUF.FR.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171001T1200Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 407 AM EDT Sun Oct 1 2017 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * LOCATIONS...Jefferson and Lewis counties. * TIMING...Through early this morning. * TEMPERATURES...In the lower to mid 30s. * IMPACTS...Sensitive outdoor plants may suffer damage if they are not covered or moved indoors. 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. && $$ JJR
460 WWUS71 KBUF 011203 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 803 AM EDT Sun Oct 1 2017 NYZ020-021-011315- /O.EXP.KBUF.FZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-171001T1200Z/ Cattaraugus-Allegany- Including the cities of Olean and Wellsville 803 AM EDT Sun Oct 1 2017 ...FREEZE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Temperatures will continue to warm quickly this morning. $$ NYZ007-008-012-013-019-085-011315- /O.EXP.KBUF.FR.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171001T1200Z/ Jefferson-Lewis-Wyoming-Livingston-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Watertown, Lowville, Warsaw, Geneseo, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 803 AM EDT Sun Oct 1 2017 ...FROST ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Temperatures will continue to warm quickly this morning. $$ HITCHCOCK
The office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 9:02 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 58 min | |
| Sep 29, 9:46 PM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | BUF | Cayuga, Chautauqua, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, Oswego and 1 more | 16 hr |
| Sep 30, 4:36 AM EDT | Freeze Watch | BUF | Allegany, Cattaraugus | 9 hr |
| Sep 30, 6:37 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | BUF | 7 hr | |
| Sep 30, 1:42 PM EDT | Freeze Warning | BUF | Allegany, Cattaraugus | 18 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.