Alert archive / New York / High Wind Watches in 2017
High Wind Watch 2, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this high wind watch at Oct 28, 2017, 3:54 AM EDT for 6 counties in New York. It took effect at Oct 30, 2017, 4:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 28, 2017, 3:54 AM EDT (07:54 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 30, 2017, 4:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 29, 2017, 4:30 AM EDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
Counties Cayuga County, NY, Jefferson County, NY, Lewis County, NY, Monroe County, NY, Oswego County, NY, Wayne County, NY
The radar
The Ft Drum radar (KTYX), 75 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:53 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, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 188 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
- 1856 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 55 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 231 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 303 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
838 WWUS71 KBUF 280754 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 354 AM EDT Sat Oct 28 2017 NYZ003>006-281600- /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.A.0002.171030T0800Z-171030T1800Z/ Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego- Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, and Oswego 354 AM EDT Sat Oct 28 2017 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a High Wind Watch, which is in effect from late Sunday night through Monday afternoon. * LOCATIONS...Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, and Oswego counties. Strongest winds expected near the Lake Ontario shore. * TIMING...From late Sunday night through early Monday afternoon. * WINDS...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph becoming west. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may result in downed trees and powerlines, with scattered power outages. Minor property damage is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Watch means that the potential exists for strong damaging winds to develop. These strong winds could bring down trees and power lines as well as cause property damage. If a high wind warning is issued...stay inside...and away from windows. Be prepared for trees blocking roadways and power outages. Stay tuned to weather radio or the other radio and tv stations for further details or updates. && $$ NYZ007-008-281600- /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.A.0002.171030T1200Z-171030T2100Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 354 AM EDT Sat Oct 28 2017 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a High Wind Watch, which is in effect from Monday morning through Monday afternoon. * LOCATIONS...Jefferson and Lewis counties. Strongest winds expected near the Lake Ontario shore and across higher terrain. * TIMING...From early Monday morning through late Monday afternoon. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may result in downed trees and powerlines, with scattered power outages. Minor property damage is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Watch means that the potential exists for strong damaging winds to develop. These strong winds could bring down trees and power lines as well as cause property damage. If a high wind warning is issued...stay inside...and away from windows. Be prepared for trees blocking roadways and power outages. Stay tuned to weather radio or the other radio and tv stations for further details or updates. && $$ HITCHCOCK/CHURCH
4 follow-up statements
665 WWUS71 KBUF 281441 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1041 AM EDT Sat Oct 28 2017 NYZ003>006-282245- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0002.171030T0800Z-171030T1800Z/ Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego- Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, and Oswego 1041 AM EDT Sat Oct 28 2017 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS...Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, and Oswego counties. Strongest winds expected near the Lake Ontario shore. * TIMING...From late Sunday night through early Monday afternoon. * WINDS...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph becoming west. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may result in downed trees and powerlines, with scattered power outages. Minor property damage is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Watch means that the potential exists for strong damaging winds to develop. These strong winds could bring down trees and power lines as well as cause property damage. If a high wind warning is issued...stay inside...and away from windows. Be prepared for trees blocking roadways and power outages. Stay tuned to weather radio or the other radio and tv stations for further details or updates. && $$ NYZ007-008-282245- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0002.171030T1200Z-171030T2100Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 1041 AM EDT Sat Oct 28 2017 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS...Jefferson and Lewis counties. Strongest winds expected near the Lake Ontario shore and across higher terrain. * TIMING...From early Monday morning through late Monday afternoon. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may result in downed trees and powerlines, with scattered power outages. Minor property damage is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Watch means that the potential exists for strong damaging winds to develop. These strong winds could bring down trees and power lines as well as cause property damage. If a high wind warning is issued...stay inside...and away from windows. Be prepared for trees blocking roadways and power outages. Stay tuned to weather radio or the other radio and tv stations for further details or updates. && $$
063 WWUS71 KBUF 282219 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 619 PM EDT Sat Oct 28 2017 NYZ003>006-290630- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0002.171030T0800Z-171030T1800Z/ Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego- Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, and Oswego 619 PM EDT Sat Oct 28 2017 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS...Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, and Oswego counties. Strongest winds expected near the Lake Ontario shore. * TIMING...From late Sunday night through early Monday afternoon. * WINDS...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph becoming west. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may result in downed trees and powerlines, with scattered power outages. Minor property damage is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Watch means that the potential exists for strong damaging winds to develop. These strong winds could bring down trees and power lines as well as cause property damage. If a high wind warning is issued...stay inside...and away from windows. Be prepared for trees blocking roadways and power outages. Stay tuned to weather radio or the other radio and tv stations for further details or updates. && $$ NYZ007-008-290630- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0002.171030T1200Z-171030T2100Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 619 PM EDT Sat Oct 28 2017 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS...Jefferson and Lewis counties. Strongest winds expected near the Lake Ontario shore and across higher terrain. * TIMING...From early Monday morning through late Monday afternoon. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may result in downed trees and powerlines, with scattered power outages. Minor property damage is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Watch means that the potential exists for strong damaging winds to develop. These strong winds could bring down trees and power lines as well as cause property damage. If a high wind warning is issued...stay inside...and away from windows. Be prepared for trees blocking roadways and power outages. Stay tuned to weather radio or the other radio and tv stations for further details or updates. && $$
700 WWUS71 KBUF 290212 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1012 PM EDT Sat Oct 28 2017 NYZ003>006-291015- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0002.171030T0800Z-171030T1800Z/ Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego- Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, and Oswego 1012 PM EDT Sat Oct 28 2017 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS...Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, and Oswego counties. Strongest winds expected near the Lake Ontario shore. * TIMING...From late Sunday night through early Monday afternoon. * WINDS...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph becoming west. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may result in downed trees and powerlines, with scattered power outages. Minor property damage is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Watch means that the potential exists for strong damaging winds to develop. These strong winds could bring down trees and power lines as well as cause property damage. If a high wind warning is issued...stay inside...and away from windows. Be prepared for trees blocking roadways and power outages. Stay tuned to weather radio or the other radio and tv stations for further details or updates. && $$ NYZ007-008-291015- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0002.171030T1200Z-171030T2100Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 1012 PM EDT Sat Oct 28 2017 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS...Jefferson and Lewis counties. Strongest winds expected near the Lake Ontario shore and across higher terrain. * TIMING...From early Monday morning through late Monday afternoon. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may result in downed trees and powerlines, with scattered power outages. Minor property damage is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Watch means that the potential exists for strong damaging winds to develop. These strong winds could bring down trees and power lines as well as cause property damage. If a high wind warning is issued...stay inside...and away from windows. Be prepared for trees blocking roadways and power outages. Stay tuned to weather radio or the other radio and tv stations for further details or updates. && $$
347 WWUS71 KBUF 290830 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 430 AM EDT Sun Oct 29 2017 NYZ003>006-291630- /O.UPG.KBUF.HW.A.0002.171030T0800Z-171030T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0005.171030T0700Z-171030T2100Z/ Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego- Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, and Oswego 430 AM EDT Sun Oct 29 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 5 PM EDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 3 AM to 5 PM EDT Monday. This upgrades the High Wind Watch which was previously in effect. * LOCATIONS...Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, and Oswego counties. Strongest winds expected near the Lake Ontario shore. * TIMING...From late tonight through late Monday afternoon. * WINDS...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph becoming west. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will result in downed trees and powerlines, with scattered power outages. Minor property damage is possible. 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. && $$ NYZ007-291630- /O.UPG.KBUF.HW.A.0002.171030T1200Z-171030T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0005.171030T1200Z-171030T2100Z/ Jefferson- Including the city of Watertown 430 AM EDT Sun Oct 29 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM EDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM to 5 PM EDT Monday. This upgrades the High Wind Watch which was previously in effect. * LOCATIONS...Jefferson county. Strongest winds near the Lake Ontario shore. * TIMING...From early Monday morning through late Monday afternoon. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will result in downed trees and powerlines, with scattered power outages. Minor property damage is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are expected for at least an hour...with gusts of 58 mph or greater at any time. Damage to trees...power lines...and property are possible with wind of this magnitude. If you have a high profile vehicles be extra careful until the wind subsides. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv stations for further details or updates. && $$ NYZ008-291630- /O.UPG.KBUF.HW.A.0002.171030T1200Z-171030T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0015.171030T1200Z-171031T0000Z/ Lewis- Including the city of Lowville 430 AM EDT Sun Oct 29 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Monday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATIONS...Lewis county. Strongest winds across higher terrain. * TIMING...From early Monday morning through early Monday evening. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may result in a few downed tree limbs and isolated power outages. 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. && $$ NYZ013-014-291630- /O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0015.171030T0700Z-171030T2100Z/ Livingston-Ontario- Including the cities of Geneseo and Canandaigua 430 AM EDT Sun Oct 29 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 5 PM EDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 3 AM to 5 PM EDT Monday. * LOCATIONS...Livingston and Ontario counties. * TIMING...From late tonight through late Monday afternoon. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may result in a few downed tree limbs and isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be 31 to 39 mph or gusts will range between 46 and 57 mph. Winds of these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use caution until the winds subside. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio and other radio and tv stations for further details or updates. && $$ NYZ001-002-010>012-019-085-291630- /O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0015.171030T0700Z-171031T0600Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua- Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 430 AM EDT Sun Oct 29 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MONDAY TO 2 AM EDT TUESDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 3 AM Monday to 2 AM EDT Tuesday. * LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, and Chautauqua counties. * TIMING...From late tonight through overnight Monday night. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may result in a few downed tree limbs and isolated power outages. 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. && $$ HITCHCOCK/CHURCH
The office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 3:50 AM EDT | Lakeshore Flood Watch | BUF | Cayuga, Jefferson, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, Oswego and 1 more | 25 hr |
| Oct 28, 4:02 AM EDT | Flash Flood Watch | BUF | Allegany, Cayuga, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston, Monroe and 3 more | 48 hr |
| Oct 28, 4:07 AM EDT | Gale Watch | BUF | 24 hr |
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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.