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Wind Advisory 10, NWS Buffalo, NY

May 17, 20176 counties in New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this wind advisory at May 17, 2017, 4:51 PM EDT for 6 counties in New York. It took effect at May 18, 2017, 11:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 17, 2017, 4:51 PM EDT (20:51 UTC)
In effect from
May 18, 2017, 11:00 AM EDT
Expired
May 18, 2017, 7:53 PM EDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

Counties Erie County, NY, Genesee County, NY, Jefferson County, NY, Monroe County, NY, Niagara County, NY, Orleans County, NY

The radar

The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 73 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:54 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 12:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 71 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 12:00Z on 2017-05-17Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2017-05-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 174 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1733 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
28 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
174 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
156 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

378 
WWUS71 KBUF 172051
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
451 PM EDT Wed May 17 2017

NYZ001>003-010-011-180500-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0010.170518T1500Z-170519T0300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, 
Buffalo, and Batavia
451 PM EDT Wed May 17 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM EDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM EDT Thursday.

* LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Genesee and Northern Erie 
  counties. 

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

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude could produce minor property
  and tree damage...including isolated power outages. This could
  also make more difficult travel for those with 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.

&&

$$

NYZ007-180500-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0010.170518T1500Z-170519T0300Z/
Jefferson-
Including the city of Watertown
451 PM EDT Wed May 17 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM EDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM EDT Thursday.

* LOCATIONS...Northern Jefferson county...particularly for the
  Thousand Islands Region. 

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

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

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude could produce minor property
  and tree damage...including isolated power outages. This could
  also make more difficult travel for those with 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
252 
WWUS71 KBUF 180203
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1003 PM EDT Wed May 17 2017

NYZ001>003-010-011-181015-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0010.170518T1500Z-170519T0300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, 
Buffalo, and Batavia
1003 PM EDT Wed May 17 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Genesee and Northern 
  Erie counties.

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

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude could produce minor property 
  and tree damage...including isolated power outages. This could 
  also make more difficult travel for those with 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.

&&

$$

NYZ007-181015-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0010.170518T1500Z-170519T0300Z/
Jefferson-
Including the city of Watertown
1003 PM EDT Wed May 17 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Northern Jefferson county...particularly for the 
  Thousand Islands Region.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude could produce minor property 
  and tree damage...including isolated power outages. This could 
  also make more difficult travel for those with 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.

&&

$$
597 
WWUS71 KBUF 180819
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
419 AM EDT Thu May 18 2017

NYZ001>003-010-011-181630-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0010.170518T1500Z-170519T0300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, 
Buffalo, and Batavia
419 AM EDT Thu May 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Genesee and Northern 
  Erie counties.

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

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude could produce minor property 
  and tree damage...including isolated power outages. This could 
  also make more difficult travel for those with 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.

&&

$$

NYZ007-181630-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0010.170518T1500Z-170519T0300Z/
Jefferson-
Including the city of Watertown
419 AM EDT Thu May 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Northern Jefferson county...particularly for the 
  Thousand Islands Region.

* 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 could produce minor property 
  and tree damage...including isolated power outages. This could 
  also make more difficult travel for those with 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
144 
WWUS71 KBUF 181448
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1048 AM EDT Thu May 18 2017

NYZ001>003-010-011-182300-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0010.170518T1500Z-170519T0300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, 
Buffalo, and Batavia
1048 AM EDT Thu May 18 2017

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

* LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Genesee and Northern 
  Erie counties.

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

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude could produce minor property 
  and tree damage...including isolated power outages. This could 
  also make more difficult travel for those with 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.

&&

$$

NYZ007-182300-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0010.170518T1500Z-170519T0300Z/
Jefferson-
Including the city of Watertown
1048 AM EDT Thu May 18 2017

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

* LOCATIONS...Northern Jefferson county...particularly for the 
  Thousand Islands Region.

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

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude could produce minor property 
  and tree damage...including isolated power outages. This could 
  also make more difficult travel for those with 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.

&&

$$

Thomas
528 
WWUS71 KBUF 181827
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
227 PM EDT Thu May 18 2017

NYZ001>003-010-011-190230-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-170519T0300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, 
Buffalo, and Batavia
227 PM EDT Thu May 18 2017

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

* LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Genesee and Northern 
  Erie counties.

* TIMING...Through late this evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude could produce minor property 
  and tree damage...including isolated power outages. This could 
  also make more difficult travel for those with 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.

&&

$$

NYZ007-190230-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-170519T0300Z/
Jefferson-
Including the city of Watertown
227 PM EDT Thu May 18 2017

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

* LOCATIONS...Northern Jefferson county...particularly for the 
  Thousand Islands Region.

* TIMING...Through late this evening.

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

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude could produce minor property 
  and tree damage...including isolated power outages. This could 
  also make more difficult travel for those with 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.

&&

$$
256 
WWUS71 KBUF 182353
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
753 PM EDT Thu May 18 2017

NYZ001>003-007-010-011-190100-
/O.CAN.KBUF.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-170519T0300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Jefferson-Northern Erie-Genesee-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, 
Watertown, Buffalo, and Batavia
753 PM EDT Thu May 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 17, 1:59 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBUF32 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.