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High Wind Watch 2, NWS Buffalo, NY

October 28, 20176 counties in New York

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Buffalo Intl Airport, NY at 00:00Z on 2017-10-28Temperature 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 2017-10-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 231 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
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

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 28, 3:50 AM EDTLakeshore Flood WatchBUFCayuga, Jefferson, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, Oswego and 1 more25 hr
Oct 28, 4:02 AM EDTFlash Flood WatchBUFAllegany, Cayuga, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston, Monroe and 3 more48 hr
Oct 28, 4:07 AM EDTGale WatchBUF24 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.