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Wind Advisory 16, NWS Buffalo, NY

November 8, 20177 counties in New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this wind advisory at Nov 8, 2017, 2:23 PM EST for 7 counties in New York. It took effect at Nov 9, 2017, 6:00 PM EST. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 8, 2017, 2:23 PM EST (19:23 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 9, 2017, 6:00 PM EST
Expired
Nov 10, 2017, 3:27 AM EST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

Counties Cayuga County, NY, Jefferson County, NY, Monroe County, NY, Niagara County, NY, Orleans County, NY, Oswego County, NY, Wayne County, NY

The radar

The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 132 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:22 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, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 129 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 2017-11-08Temperature 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 2017-11-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 18 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1009 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
31 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
18 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
109 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

850 
WWUS71 KBUF 081923
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
223 PM EST Wed Nov 8 2017

NYZ001>007-090330-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0016.171109T2300Z-171110T1100Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, Oswego, and Watertown
223 PM EST Wed Nov 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EST
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 6 PM Thursday to 6 AM EST
Friday.

* LOCATIONS...Along the Lake Ontario shoreline in Niagara, 
  Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, and Jefferson 
  counties.

* TIMING...From early Thursday evening through late Thursday 
  night.

* WINDS...West 30 to 40 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.

&&

$$

Church
6 follow-up statements
052 
WWUS71 KBUF 090215
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
915 PM EST Wed Nov 8 2017

NYZ001>007-091015-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0016.171109T2300Z-171110T1100Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, Oswego, and Watertown
915 PM EST Wed Nov 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Along the Lake Ontario shoreline in Niagara, 
  Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, and Jefferson 
  counties.

* TIMING...From early Thursday evening through late Thursday 
  night.

* WINDS...West 30 to 40 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.

&&

$$
619 
WWUS71 KBUF 090850
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
350 AM EST Thu Nov 9 2017

NYZ001>007-091700-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0016.171109T2300Z-171110T1100Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, Oswego, and Watertown
350 AM EST Thu Nov 9 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Along the Lake Ontario shoreline in Niagara, 
  Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, and Jefferson 
  counties.

* TIMING...From early this evening through late tonight.

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph becoming
  northwest.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may result in a few downed tree limbs and
  isolated power outages. Travel will be difficult at times in
  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.

&&

$$

HITCHCOCK
766 
WWUS71 KBUF 091456
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
956 AM EST Thu Nov 9 2017

NYZ001>007-092300-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0016.171109T2300Z-171110T1100Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, Oswego, and Watertown
956 AM EST Thu Nov 9 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Along the Lake Ontario shoreline in Niagara, 
  Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, and Jefferson 
  counties.

* TIMING...From early this evening through late tonight.

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph becoming 
  northwest.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may result in a few downed tree limbs 
  and isolated power outages. Travel will be difficult at times 
  in 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.

&&

$$

HITCHCOCK/JJR
810 
WWUS71 KBUF 091940
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
240 PM EST Thu Nov 9 2017

NYZ001>007-100400-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0016.171109T2300Z-171110T1100Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, Oswego, and Watertown
240 PM EST Thu Nov 9 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Along the Lake Ontario shoreline in Niagara, 
  Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, and Jefferson 
  counties.

* TIMING...From early this evening through late tonight.

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph becoming 
  northwest.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may result in a few downed tree limbs 
  and isolated power outages. Travel will be difficult at times 
  in 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.

&&

$$

JJR
166 
WWUS71 KBUF 100202
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
902 PM EST Thu Nov 9 2017

NYZ001>007-101015-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-171110T1100Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, Oswego, and Watertown
902 PM EST Thu Nov 9 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Along the Lake Ontario shoreline in Niagara, 
  Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, and Jefferson 
  counties.

* TIMING...Through late tonight.

* 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. Travel will be difficult at times 
  in 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.

&&

$$
735 
WWUS71 KBUF 100827
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
327 AM EST Fri Nov 10 2017

NYZ001>007-100930-
/O.CAN.KBUF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-171110T1100Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, Oswego, and Watertown
327 AM EST Fri Nov 10 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Winds will continue to gust to around 40 mph southeast of Lake
Ontario today, but these winds are below advisory levels.

$$

HITCHCOCK

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 8, 3:28 AM ESTLakeshore Flood WatchBUFCayuga, Jefferson, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, Oswego and 1 more11 hr
Nov 8, 3:51 AM ESTGale WatchBUF14 hr
Nov 8, 2:22 PM ESTLakeshore Flood WarningBUFCayuga, Jefferson, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, Oswego and 1 more48 hr
Nov 8, 2:23 PM ESTGale WarningBUF37 hr
Nov 8, 5:49 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBUF33 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.