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Wind Chill Advisory 1, NWS Buffalo, NY

March 3, 2017Jefferson County, Lewis County, Oswego County, New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this wind chill advisory at Mar 3, 2017, 3:55 AM EST for Jefferson County, Lewis County, Oswego County, New York. It took effect at Mar 4, 2017, 4:00 AM EST. It was in force for 5 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 3, 2017, 3:55 AM EST (08:55 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 4, 2017, 4:00 AM EST
Expired
Mar 4, 2017, 9:00 AM EST
In force
5 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

Counties Jefferson County, NY, Lewis County, NY, Oswego County, NY

The radar

The Ft Drum radar (KTYX), 18 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:56 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

Albany, NY (KALY), launched 00:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 205 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, Albany, NY at 00:00Z on 2017-03-03Temperature 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, Albany, NY at 00:00Z on 2017-03-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 107 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
1583 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
44 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
107 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
108 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

384 
WWUS41 KBUF 030855
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
355 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2017

NYZ006-031700-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WC.Y.0001.170304T0900Z-170304T1400Z/
Oswego-
Including the city of Oswego
355 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM EST SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Wind Chill
Advisory...which is in effect from 4 AM to 9 AM EST Saturday.

* LOCATIONS...Oswego County.

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

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph.

* WIND CHILL VALUES...As low as 15 below.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory is issued when strong wind will combine
with cold temperatures to create dangerously cold conditions for
exposed skin. The wind will make it feel like it is 15 degrees
below zero or colder for a period of several hours. If you will
be outdoors use common sense and dress warmly...making sure that
all exposed skin is covered. If possible...avoid prolonged
exposure to the cold to prevent frostbite and hypothermia.

&&

$$

NYZ007-008-031700-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WC.Y.0001.170304T0900Z-170304T1400Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
355 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM EST SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Wind Chill
Advisory...which is in effect from 4 AM to 9 AM EST Saturday.

* LOCATIONS...Jefferson and Lewis Counties.

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

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph.

* WIND CHILL VALUES...As low as 20 below.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite on
  exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory is issued when strong wind will combine
with cold temperatures to create dangerously cold conditions for
exposed skin. The wind will make it feel like it is 15 degrees
below zero or colder for a period of several hours. If you will
be outdoors use common sense and dress warmly...making sure that
all exposed skin is covered. If possible...avoid prolonged
exposure to the cold to prevent frostbite and hypothermia.

&&

$$

TMA
5 follow-up statements
517 
WWUS41 KBUF 031447
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
947 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2017

NYZ006-032300-
/O.CON.KBUF.WC.Y.0001.170304T0900Z-170304T1400Z/
Oswego-
Including the city of Oswego
947 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Oswego County.

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

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph.

* WIND CHILL VALUES...As low as 15 below.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory is issued when strong wind will combine
with cold temperatures to create dangerously cold conditions for
exposed skin. The wind will make it feel like it is 15 degrees
below zero or colder for a period of several hours. If you will
be outdoors use common sense and dress warmly...making sure that
all exposed skin is covered. If possible...avoid prolonged
exposure to the cold to prevent frostbite and hypothermia.

&&

$$

NYZ007-008-032300-
/O.CON.KBUF.WC.Y.0001.170304T0900Z-170304T1400Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
947 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Jefferson and Lewis counties.

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

* WINDS...Northwest 5 to 15 mph.

* WIND CHILL VALUES...As low as 20 to 25 below.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory is issued when strong wind will combine
with cold temperatures to create dangerously cold conditions for
exposed skin. The wind will make it feel like it is 15 degrees
below zero or colder for a period of several hours. If you will
be outdoors use common sense and dress warmly...making sure that
all exposed skin is covered. If possible...avoid prolonged
exposure to the cold to prevent frostbite and hypothermia.

&&

$$

TMA/JJR
782 
WWUS41 KBUF 031941
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
241 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2017

NYZ006-040400-
/O.CON.KBUF.WC.Y.0001.170304T0900Z-170304T1400Z/
Oswego-
Including the city of Oswego
241 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Oswego County.

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

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph.

* WIND CHILL VALUES...As low as 15 below.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory is issued when strong wind will combine
with cold temperatures to create dangerously cold conditions for
exposed skin. The wind will make it feel like it is 15 degrees
below zero or colder for a period of several hours. If you will
be outdoors use common sense and dress warmly...making sure that
all exposed skin is covered. If possible...avoid prolonged
exposure to the cold to prevent frostbite and hypothermia.

&&

$$

NYZ007-008-040400-
/O.CON.KBUF.WC.Y.0001.170304T0900Z-170304T1400Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
241 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Jefferson and Lewis counties.

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

* WINDS...Northwest 5 to 15 mph.

* WIND CHILL VALUES...As low as 20 to 25 below.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory is issued when strong wind will combine
with cold temperatures to create dangerously cold conditions for
exposed skin. The wind will make it feel like it is 15 degrees
below zero or colder for a period of several hours. If you will
be outdoors use common sense and dress warmly...making sure that
all exposed skin is covered. If possible...avoid prolonged
exposure to the cold to prevent frostbite and hypothermia.

&&

$$

JJR
156 
WWUS41 KBUF 040251
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
951 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2017

NYZ006-041100-
/O.CON.KBUF.WC.Y.0001.170304T0900Z-170304T1400Z/
Oswego-
Including the city of Oswego
951 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Oswego County.

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

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* WIND CHILL VALUES...As low as 15 below.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory is issued when strong wind will combine
with cold temperatures to create dangerously cold conditions for
exposed skin. The wind will make it feel like it is 15 degrees
below zero or colder for a period of several hours. If you will
be outdoors use common sense and dress warmly...making sure that
all exposed skin is covered. If possible...avoid prolonged
exposure to the cold to prevent frostbite and hypothermia.

&&

$$

NYZ007-008-041100-
/O.CON.KBUF.WC.Y.0001.170304T0900Z-170304T1400Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
951 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Jefferson and Lewis counties.

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

* WINDS...Northwest 5 to 15 mph.

* WIND CHILL VALUES...As low as 20 to 25 below.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory is issued when strong wind will combine
with cold temperatures to create dangerously cold conditions for
exposed skin. The wind will make it feel like it is 15 degrees
below zero or colder for a period of several hours. If you will
be outdoors use common sense and dress warmly...making sure that
all exposed skin is covered. If possible...avoid prolonged
exposure to the cold to prevent frostbite and hypothermia.

&&

$$

Church
615 
WWUS41 KBUF 040843
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
343 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

NYZ006-041400-
/O.CON.KBUF.WC.Y.0001.170304T0900Z-170304T1400Z/
Oswego-
Including the city of Oswego
343 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* LOCATIONS...Oswego County.

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

* WIND CHILL VALUES...As low as 15 below.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory is issued when strong wind will combine
with cold temperatures to create dangerously cold conditions for
exposed skin. The wind will make it feel like it is 15 degrees
below zero or colder for a period of several hours. If you will
be outdoors use common sense and dress warmly...making sure that
all exposed skin is covered. If possible...avoid prolonged
exposure to the cold to prevent frostbite and hypothermia.

&&

$$

NYZ007-008-041400-
/O.CON.KBUF.WC.Y.0001.170304T0900Z-170304T1400Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
343 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* LOCATIONS...Jefferson and Lewis counties.

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

* WIND CHILL VALUES...As low as 20 below.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory is issued when strong wind will combine
with cold temperatures to create dangerously cold conditions for
exposed skin. The wind will make it feel like it is 15 degrees
below zero or colder for a period of several hours. If you will
be outdoors use common sense and dress warmly...making sure that
all exposed skin is covered. If possible...avoid prolonged
exposure to the cold to prevent frostbite and hypothermia.

&&

$$

TMA
358 
WWUS41 KBUF 041401
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
901 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

NYZ006>008-041515-
/O.EXP.KBUF.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170304T1400Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
901 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Temperatures and wind chills will continue to slowly improve
today.

$$

HITCHCOCK

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 3, 3:46 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBUF33 hr
Mar 3, 11:10 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBUFChautauqua, Livingston, Ontario, Wyoming50 min
Mar 3, 12:00 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBUFAllegany60 min
Mar 3, 1:09 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBUFAllegany36 min

Nearby

Wind Chill Advisories in New York, 2017Every wind chill advisory 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.