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Wind Advisory 5, NWS Buffalo, NY

February 24, 20177 counties in New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this wind advisory at Feb 24, 2017, 3:24 AM EST for 7 counties in New York. It took effect at Feb 25, 2017, 10:00 AM EST. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 24, 2017, 3:24 AM EST (08:24 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 25, 2017, 10:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 25, 2017, 9:25 PM EST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

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

The radar

The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 24 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:25 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, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 21 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 2017-02-24Temperature 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 2017-02-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -4 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
578 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
40 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-4 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
92 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

742 
WWUS71 KBUF 240824
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
324 AM EST Fri Feb 24 2017

NYZ001-002-010>012-019-085-241630-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.170225T1500Z-170226T0300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, 
Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville
324 AM EST Fri Feb 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY...

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

* LOCATIONS...All of the Niagara Frontier and the Lake Erie
  shoreline of Chautauqua County.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude will result in a few tree
  limbs coming down and isolated power outages. Travel in high
  profile vehicles will be difficult at times in open areas.

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
7 follow-up statements
183 
WWUS71 KBUF 241450
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
950 AM EST Fri Feb 24 2017

NYZ001-002-010>012-019-085-242300-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.170225T1500Z-170226T0300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, 
Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville
950 AM EST Fri Feb 24 2017

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

* LOCATIONS...All of the Niagara Frontier and the Lake Erie 
  shoreline of Chautauqua County.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude will result in a few tree 
  limbs coming down and isolated power outages. Travel in high 
  profile vehicles will be difficult at times in open areas.

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.

&&

$$
698 
WWUS71 KBUF 241748
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1248 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017

NYZ003-250200-
/O.EXA.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.170225T1500Z-170226T0300Z/
Monroe-
Including the city of Rochester
1248 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY...

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

* LOCATIONS...Monroe County.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude will result in a few tree 
  limbs coming down and isolated power outages. Travel in high 
  profile vehicles will be difficult at times in open areas.

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>012-019-085-250200-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.170225T1500Z-170226T0300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, 
Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville
1248 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017

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

* LOCATIONS...All of the Niagara Frontier and the Lake Erie 
  shoreline of Chautauqua County.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude will result in a few tree 
  limbs coming down and isolated power outages. Travel in high 
  profile vehicles will be difficult at times in open areas.

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.

&&

$$

Zaff
255 
WWUS71 KBUF 250140
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
840 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017

NYZ001>003-010>012-019-085-250945-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.170225T1500Z-170226T0300Z/
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
840 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017

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

* LOCATIONS...Along the lake shore of Chautauqua County, across 
the Niagara Frontier and to Monroe County.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude will result in a few tree
  limbs coming down. Travel in high profile vehicles will be 
difficult at times in open areas.

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
927 
WWUS71 KBUF 250818
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
318 AM EST Sat Feb 25 2017

NYZ001>003-010>012-019-085-251630-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.170225T1500Z-170226T0300Z/
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
318 AM EST Sat Feb 25 2017

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

* LOCATIONS...The Chautauqua County shoreline, all of the Niagara
  Frontier, and Monroe County.

* TIMING...From late this morning through late this evening.
  Strongest winds expected for a few hours from mid afternoon
  through early evening.

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

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude will result in a few tree
  limbs coming down and isolated power outages. Travel in high 
  profile vehicles will be difficult at times in open areas.

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
923 
WWUS71 KBUF 251435
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
935 AM EST Sat Feb 25 2017

NYZ001>003-010>012-019-085-252300-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.170225T1500Z-170226T0300Z/
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
935 AM EST Sat Feb 25 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...The Chautauqua County shoreline, all of the 
  Niagara Frontier, and Monroe County.

* TIMING...From late this morning through late this evening. 
  Strongest winds expected for a few hours from mid afternoon 
  through early evening.

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

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude will result in a few tree 
  limbs coming down and isolated power outages. Travel in high 
  profile vehicles will be difficult at times in open areas.

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.

&&

$$
554 
WWUS71 KBUF 251909
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
209 PM EST Sat Feb 25 2017

NYZ001>003-010>012-019-085-260300-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170226T0300Z/
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
209 PM EST Sat Feb 25 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...The Chautauqua County shoreline, all of the 
  Niagara Frontier, and Monroe County.

* TIMING...Through late this evening.

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

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude will result in a few tree 
  limbs coming down and isolated power outages. Travel in high 
  profile vehicles will be difficult at times in open areas.

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.

&&

$$
656 
WWUS71 KBUF 260225
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
925 PM EST Sat Feb 25 2017

NYZ001>003-010>012-019-085-260330-
/O.CAN.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170226T0300Z/
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
925 PM EST Sat Feb 25 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
Feb 24, 12:52 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBUF3 days
Feb 24, 1:02 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningBUFJefferson, Lewis56 hr
Feb 24, 1:02 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningBUFJefferson, Lewis, Oneida67 hr
Feb 24, 2:50 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningBUFHerkimer, Lewis, Oneida58 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.