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Wind Advisory 19, NWS Buffalo, NY

December 18, 20178 counties in New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this wind advisory at Dec 18, 2017, 12:35 PM EST for 8 counties in New York. It took effect at Dec 19, 2017, 6:00 AM EST. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 18, 2017, 12:35 PM EST (17:35 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 19, 2017, 6:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 19, 2017, 6:05 PM EST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

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

The radar

The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 49 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:38 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, 5.6 hours before the alert went out and 47 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 2017-12-18Temperature 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 2017-12-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 203 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
535 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
64 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
203 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
202 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

554 
WWUS71 KBUF 181735
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1235 PM EST Mon Dec 18 2017

NYZ001>003-010>012-019-085-190145-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0019.171219T1100Z-171220T0000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, 
Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park, 
and Springville
1235 PM EST Mon Dec 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 6 AM to 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, 
  and Chautauqua counties.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may bring down a few small tree limbs and
  result in isolated power outages. Travel in high profile
  vehicles will be difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong wind gusts of up to 57 mph will make driving difficult and
could result in minor property damage. Home owners should secure
personal property.

&&

$$

NYZ007-190145-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0019.171219T1500Z-171220T0000Z/
Jefferson-
Including the city of Watertown
1235 PM EST Mon Dec 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* LOCATIONS...Jefferson county.

* TIMING...From late Tuesday morning through early Tuesday 
  evening.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may bring down a few small tree limbs and
  result in isolated power outages. Travel in high profile
  vehicles will be difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong wind gusts of up to 57 mph will make driving difficult and
could result in minor property damage. Home owners should secure
personal property.

&&

$$

HITCHCOCK
5 follow-up statements
737 
WWUS71 KBUF 181953
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
253 PM EST Mon Dec 18 2017

NYZ001>003-010>012-019-085-190400-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0019.171219T1100Z-171220T0000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, 
Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park, 
and Springville
253 PM EST Mon Dec 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, 
  and Chautauqua counties.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may bring down a few small tree limbs 
  and result in isolated power outages. Travel in high profile 
  vehicles will be difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong wind gusts of up to 57 mph will make driving difficult and
could result in minor property damage. Home owners should secure
personal property.

&&

$$

NYZ007-190400-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0019.171219T1500Z-171220T0000Z/
Jefferson-
Including the city of Watertown
253 PM EST Mon Dec 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Jefferson county.

* TIMING...From late Tuesday morning through early Tuesday 
  evening.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may bring down a few small tree limbs 
  and result in isolated power outages. Travel in high profile 
  vehicles will be difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong wind gusts of up to 57 mph will make driving difficult and
could result in minor property damage. Home owners should secure
personal property.

&&

$$

HITCHCOCK
378 
WWUS71 KBUF 190314
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1014 PM EST Mon Dec 18 2017

NYZ001>003-010>012-019-085-191115-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0019.171219T1100Z-171220T0000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, 
Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park, 
and Springville
1014 PM EST Mon Dec 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, 
  and Chautauqua counties.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may bring down a few small tree limbs 
  and result in isolated power outages. Travel in high profile 
  vehicles will be difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong wind gusts of up to 57 mph will make driving difficult and
could result in minor property damage. Home owners should secure
personal property.

&&

$$

NYZ007-191115-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0019.171219T1500Z-171220T0000Z/
Jefferson-
Including the city of Watertown
1014 PM EST Mon Dec 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Jefferson county.

* TIMING...From late Tuesday morning through early Tuesday 
  evening.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may bring down a few small tree limbs 
  and result in isolated power outages. Travel in high profile 
  vehicles will be difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong wind gusts of up to 57 mph will make driving difficult and
could result in minor property damage. Home owners should secure
personal property.

&&

$$

Church
566 
WWUS71 KBUF 190923
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
423 AM EST Tue Dec 19 2017

NYZ001>003-010>012-019-085-191730-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0019.171219T1100Z-171220T0000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, 
Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park, 
and Springville
423 AM EST Tue Dec 19 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, 
  and Chautauqua counties.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may bring down a few small tree limbs 
  and result in isolated power outages. Travel in high profile 
  vehicles will be difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong wind gusts of up to 57 mph will make driving difficult and
could result in minor property damage. Home owners should secure
personal property.

&&

$$

NYZ007-191730-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0019.171219T1500Z-171220T0000Z/
Jefferson-
Including the city of Watertown
423 AM EST Tue Dec 19 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Jefferson county.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may bring down a few small tree limbs 
  and result in isolated power outages. Travel in high profile 
  vehicles will be difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong wind gusts of up to 57 mph will make driving difficult and
could result in minor property damage. Home owners should secure
personal property.

&&

$$

SMITH
984 
WWUS71 KBUF 191652
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1152 AM EST Tue Dec 19 2017

NYZ001>003-010>012-019-085-200000-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-171220T0000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, 
Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park, 
and Springville
1152 AM EST Tue Dec 19 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, 
  and Chautauqua counties.

* TIMING...Through early this evening.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may bring down a few small tree limbs 
  and result in isolated power outages. Travel in high profile 
  vehicles will be difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong wind gusts of up to 57 mph will make driving difficult and
could result in minor property damage. Home owners should secure
personal property.

&&

$$

NYZ007-200000-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-171220T0000Z/
Jefferson-
Including the city of Watertown
1152 AM EST Tue Dec 19 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Jefferson county.

* TIMING...Through early this evening.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may bring down a few small tree limbs 
  and result in isolated power outages. Travel in high profile 
  vehicles will be difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong wind gusts of up to 57 mph will make driving difficult and
could result in minor property damage. Home owners should secure
personal property.

&&

$$
079 
WWUS71 KBUF 192305
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
605 PM EST Tue Dec 19 2017

NYZ001>003-007-010>012-019-085-200015-
/O.CAN.KBUF.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-171220T0000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Jefferson-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-
Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, 
Watertown, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park, 
and Springville
605 PM EST Tue Dec 19 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
Dec 18, 3:49 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBUF69 hr
Dec 18, 9:04 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBUFNiagara, Orleans92 min
Dec 18, 10:36 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBUFJefferson, Oswego14 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.