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High Wind Warning 4, NWS Buffalo, NY

April 4, 20177 counties in New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this high wind warning at Apr 4, 2017, 4:39 AM EDT for 7 counties in New York. It took effect at Apr 4, 2017, 12:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 8 hr. 11 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Apr 4, 2017, 4:39 AM EDT (08:39 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 4, 2017, 12:00 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 4, 2017, 7:42 PM EDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

Counties Chautauqua County, NY, Erie County, NY, Genesee County, NY, Monroe County, NY, Niagara County, NY, Orleans County, NY, Wyoming County, NY

The radar

The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 24 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:40 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Apr 4, 3:08 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGNiagara Falls, NYTREES DOWN ON WIRES.
Apr 4, 3:20 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 Ene Batavia, NY
Apr 4, 3:45 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGSpencerport, NYTREE DOWN.
Apr 4, 3:59 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGCambria Center, NYCABLE LINE DOWN ON ROAD.
Apr 4, 4:33 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGClarence, NYWIRES DOWN.
Apr 4, 4:54 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGStockton, NYTREE DOWN ON POWERLINE BURNING.
Apr 4, 5:00 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGLe Roy, NYCABLE LINES DOWN.
Apr 4, 5:02 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 W North Collins, NYWIRES DOWN.
Apr 4, 5:36 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGWarsaw, NYROUTE 19 IS CLOSED BETWEEN SALTVALE ROAD AND SAYRE ROAD DUE TO A TREE AND POWERLINES DOWN ACROSS ROADWAY.
Apr 4, 5:36 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGWarsaw, NYROUTE 19 IS CLOSED BETWEEN SALTVALE ROAD AND SAYRE ROAD DUE TO A TREE AND POWERLINES DOWN ACROSS ROADWAY.
Apr 4, 6:54 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG4 Ne Forestville, NYTREE DOWN ON POWERLINE.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Buffalo Intl Airport, NY (KBUF), launched 00:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 21 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, Buffalo Intl Airport, NY at 00:00Z on 2017-04-04Temperature 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, Buffalo Intl Airport, NY at 00:00Z on 2017-04-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 175 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
2225 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
38 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
175 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
251 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

223 
WWUS71 KBUF 040839
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
439 AM EDT Tue Apr 4 2017

NYZ001>003-010>012-019-085-041645-
/O.UPG.KBUF.WI.Y.0008.170404T1600Z-170405T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0004.170404T1600Z-170405T0300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, 
Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park, 
and Springville
439 AM EDT Tue Apr 4 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 11 PM EDT this
evening. The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect.

* LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, 
  and Chautauqua counties.

* TIMING...From late this morning through late this evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts 55 to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude will result in downed trees
  and powerlines. Shallow rooted trees will be especially prone to
  being uprooted due to the saturated ground from recent rainfall.
  Travel will also be difficult for high profile vehicles,
  especially along the I-90 corridor between Buffalo and
  Rochester, and along the Lake Erie shoreline from Buffalo to
  Dunkirk.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least an hour...with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Damage to trees...power lines...and property are
possible with wind of this magnitude. If you have a high profile
vehicles be extra careful until the wind subsides. Stay tuned to
weather radio or other radio and tv stations for further details
or updates.

&&

$$

NYZ004-013-014-021-041645-
/O.EXA.KBUF.WI.Y.0008.170404T1600Z-170405T0300Z/
Wayne-Livingston-Ontario-Allegany-
Including the cities of Newark, Geneseo, Canandaigua, 
and Wellsville
439 AM EDT Tue Apr 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from noon today to 11 PM EDT this
evening.

* LOCATIONS...Wayne, Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany counties.

* TIMING...From late this morning through late this evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude may bring down a few tree 
  limbs and power lines...causing localized power outages. 
  Travel will also become difficult for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be
31 to 39 mph or gusts will range between 46 and 57 mph. Winds of
these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use
caution until the winds subside. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio
and other radio and tv stations for further details or updates.

&&

$$

NYZ020-041645-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0008.170404T1600Z-170405T0300Z/
Cattaraugus-
Including the city of Olean
439 AM EDT Tue Apr 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 11 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Cattaraugus county.

* TIMING...From late this morning through late this evening.

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude may bring down a few tree 
  limbs and power lines...causing localized power outages. 
  Travel will also become difficult for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be
31 to 39 mph or gusts will range between 46 and 57 mph. Winds of
these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use
caution until the winds subside. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio
and other radio and tv stations for further details or updates.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
857 
WWUS71 KBUF 041511
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1111 AM EDT Tue Apr 4 2017

NYZ001>003-010>012-019-085-042315-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0004.170404T1600Z-170405T0300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, 
Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park, 
and Springville
1111 AM EDT Tue Apr 4 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, 
  and Chautauqua counties.

* TIMING...From late this morning through late this evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude will result in downed trees 
  and powerlines. Shallow rooted trees will be especially prone 
  to being uprooted due to the saturated ground from recent 
  rainfall. Travel will also be difficult for high profile 
  vehicles, especially along the I-90 corridor between Buffalo 
  and Rochester, and along the Lake Erie shoreline from Buffalo 
  to Dunkirk.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least an hour...with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Damage to trees...power lines...and property are
possible with wind of this magnitude. If you have a high profile
vehicles be extra careful until the wind subsides. Stay tuned to
weather radio or other radio and tv stations for further details
or updates.

&&

$$

NYZ004-013-014-020-021-042315-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0008.170404T1600Z-170405T0300Z/
Wayne-Livingston-Ontario-Cattaraugus-Allegany-
Including the cities of Newark, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Olean, 
and Wellsville
1111 AM EDT Tue Apr 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Wayne, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, and 
  Allegany counties.

* TIMING...From late this morning through late this evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude may bring down a few tree 
  limbs and power lines...causing localized power outages. 
  Travel will also become difficult for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be
31 to 39 mph or gusts will range between 46 and 57 mph. Winds of
these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use
caution until the winds subside. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio
and other radio and tv stations for further details or updates.

&&

$$

SMITH
246 
WWUS71 KBUF 041849
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
249 PM EDT Tue Apr 4 2017

NYZ001>003-010>012-019-085-050300-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170405T0300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, 
Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park, 
and Springville
249 PM EDT Tue Apr 4 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, 
  and Chautauqua counties.

* TIMING...Through late this evening.

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude will result in downed trees 
  and powerlines. Shallow rooted trees will be especially prone 
  to being uprooted due to the saturated ground from recent 
  rainfall. Travel will also be difficult for high profile 
  vehicles, especially along the I-90 corridor between Buffalo 
  and Rochester, and along the Lake Erie shoreline from Buffalo 
  to Dunkirk.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least an hour...with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Damage to trees...power lines...and property are
possible with wind of this magnitude. If you have a high profile
vehicles be extra careful until the wind subsides. Stay tuned to
weather radio or other radio and tv stations for further details
or updates.

&&

$$

NYZ004-013-014-020-021-050300-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170405T0300Z/
Wayne-Livingston-Ontario-Cattaraugus-Allegany-
Including the cities of Newark, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Olean, 
and Wellsville
249 PM EDT Tue Apr 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Wayne, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, and 
  Allegany counties.

* TIMING...Through late this evening.

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude may bring down a few tree 
  limbs and power lines...causing localized power outages. 
  Travel will also become difficult for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be
31 to 39 mph or gusts will range between 46 and 57 mph. Winds of
these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use
caution until the winds subside. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio
and other radio and tv stations for further details or updates.

&&

$$

SMITH
063 
WWUS71 KBUF 042342
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
742 PM EDT Tue Apr 4 2017

NYZ001>003-010>012-019-085-050045-
/O.CAN.KBUF.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170405T0300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, 
Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park, 
and Springville
742 PM EDT Tue Apr 4 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has cancelled the High
Wind Warning.

Winds have subsided below warning levels at this time and will 
continue to gradually diminish through the rest of tonight.

$$

NYZ004-013-014-020-021-050045-
/O.CAN.KBUF.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170405T0300Z/
Wayne-Livingston-Ontario-Cattaraugus-Allegany-
Including the cities of Newark, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Olean, 
and Wellsville
742 PM EDT Tue Apr 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has cancelled the Wind
Advisory.

Winds have subsided below advisory levels at this time and will 
continue to gradually diminish through the rest of tonight.

$$

Wood

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 4, 11:34 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFGenesee41 min
Apr 4, 12:28 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBUF62 min
Apr 4, 12:31 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFWayne59 min
Apr 4, 2:12 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBUF63 min

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