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Special Weather Statement, NWS Buffalo, NY

June 4, 2017Oswego County, New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this special weather statement at Jun 4, 2017, 11:33 PM EDT for Oswego County, New York. It was in force for 27 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jun 4, 2017, 11:33 PM EDT (03:33 UTC)
Expired
Jun 5, 2017, 12:00 AM EDT
In force
27 min
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

County Oswego County, NY

The radar

The Ft Drum radar (KTYX), 66 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:33 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, 3.6 hours before the alert went out and 221 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 2017-06-05Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 143 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°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 2017-06-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 163 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
143 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-60 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1276 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
51 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
163 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
155 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.2

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this special weather statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Buffalo, NY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Jun 4, 9:56 PM EDT, 1 hour 37 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 4, 9:56 PM EDT, 1 hour 37 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 4, 1:20 PM EDT, 10 hours 13 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
120 PM EDT Sun Jun 4 2017

NYZ004>008-010>014-019>021-085-051730-
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-Northern Erie-Genesee-
Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany-
Southern Erie-
120 PM EDT Sun Jun 4 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north
central New York.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

NYZ001>003-051730-
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-
120 PM EDT Sun Jun 4 2017

...LAKESHORE FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Lakeshore Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

LEZ020-040-041-LOZ030-042>045-062>065-SLZ022-024-051730-
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
Lower Niagara River-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River-
Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg-
Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis-
120 PM EDT Sun Jun 4 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the New York waters of Lake
Erie, Lake Ontario, and the Saint Lawrence River.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

HITCHCOCK

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jun 4, 8:34 PM EDT, 2 hours 59 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
834 PM EDT SUN JUN 4 2017

NYZ012-020-021-085-050115-
Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern Erie-Wyoming-
834 PM EDT SUN JUN 4 2017

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHWESTERN WYOMING...
NORTHEASTERN CATTARAUGUS...SOUTHEASTERN ERIE AND NORTHWESTERN
ALLEGANY COUNTIES...

At 834 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Chaffee, or 10
miles southeast of East Aurora, moving southeast at 20 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Arcade, Chaffee, Yorkshire, Holland, Sardinia, Eagle, Delevan,
Farmersville Station, Java Center and Bliss.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

LAT...LON 4260 7869 4272 7853 4259 7813 4238 7839
TIME...MOT...LOC 0034Z 296DEG 17KT 4263 7853

Reynolds
Special weather statement, Jun 4, 9:55 PM EDT, 1 hour 38 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
955 PM EDT SUN JUN 4 2017

NYZ003-011>013-050300-
Livingston-Wyoming-Genesee-Monroe-
955 PM EDT SUN JUN 4 2017

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT NORTHERN WYOMING...
NORTHWESTERN LIVINGSTON...SOUTHERN MONROE AND GENESEE COUNTIES...

At 954 PM EDT, radar indicated a broken line of strong thunderstorms
located from near Oakfield to Bennington. Movement was east at 25
mph.

Winds in excess of 35 mph and pea size hail are possible with these
storms.

Locations impacted include...
Rochester, Chili, Batavia, Geneseo, East Rochester, Fairport,
Brighton, Darien Lakes State Park, Letchworth State Park and
Henrietta.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 390 between exits 7 and 12.
 Interstate 90 between exits 48 and 46.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They can relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Buffalo.

LAT...LON 4311 7743 4269 7787 4279 7847 4313 7831
TIME...MOT...LOC 0154Z 266DEG 22KT 4309 7823 4282 7840

RSH
Special weather statement, Jun 4, 11:33 PM EDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1133 PM EDT SUN JUN 4 2017

NYZ006-050400-
Oswego-
1133 PM EDT SUN JUN 4 2017

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN OSWEGO COUNTY...

At 1132 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Cicero, or 8
miles east of Baldwinsville, moving east at 35 mph. This storm will
move across Oneida Lake around 1145 PM.

Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Central Square, Constantia, West Monroe, Cleveland, Bernhards Bay,
Mallory, Gayville and Lower South Bay.

This includes Interstate 81 near exit 32.

LAT...LON 4316 7588 4316 7592 4317 7593 4317 7595
      4318 7596 4318 7600 4320 7604 4320 7608
      4323 7610 4324 7616 4327 7620 4333 7621
      4331 7586
TIME...MOT...LOC 0332Z 273DEG 32KT 4320 7617

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 4, 8:34 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFWyoming41 min
Jun 4, 9:55 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFGenesee65 min
Jun 5, 4:02 AM EDTLakeshore Flood WarningBUFMonroe, Niagara, Orleans48 hr
Jun 5, 4:09 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBUF66 min
Jun 5, 4:28 AM EDTDense Fog AdvisoryBUFErie, Niagara3 hr
Jun 5, 4:29 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBUF47 hr
Jun 5, 5:25 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBUF95 min
Jun 5, 6:22 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFWayne53 min
Jun 5, 6:54 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFCayuga36 min
Jun 5, 7:32 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBUF58 min
Jun 5, 8:00 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFNiagara, Orleans45 min
Jun 5, 8:18 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBUF57 min
Jun 5, 10:20 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFWayne40 min
Jun 5, 10:39 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFCayuga36 min
Jun 5, 2:01 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFMonroe29 min
Jun 5, 2:26 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFAllegany64 min
Jun 5, 2:43 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFWayne47 min
Jun 5, 3:17 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFOntario28 min
Jun 5, 7:47 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFLewis58 min

Nearby

Special Weather Statements in New York, 2017Every special weather statement in 2017

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.