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Wind Chill Advisory 2, NWS Buffalo, NY

March 10, 2017Jefferson County, Lewis County, Oswego County, New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this wind chill advisory at Mar 10, 2017, 3:34 AM EST for Jefferson County, Lewis County, Oswego County, New York. It took effect at Mar 11, 2017, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 10, 2017, 3:34 AM EST (08:34 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 11, 2017, 1:00 AM EST
Expired
Mar 11, 2017, 10:00 AM EST
In force
9 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 08:35 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, 8.6 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 2017-03-10Temperature 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 2017-03-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 147 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
1409 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
104 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
147 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
167 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

571 
WWUS41 KBUF 100834
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
334 AM EST Fri Mar 10 2017

NYZ006>008-101645-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WC.Y.0002.170311T0600Z-170311T1500Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
334 AM EST Fri Mar 10 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Wind Chill
Advisory...which is in effect from 1 AM to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* LOCATIONS...Interior Eastern Lake Ontario region mainly across 
the higher terrain of the Tug Hill and western Adirondacks.

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

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

* WIND CHILL VALUES...As low as 25 below zero.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and cold temperatures
  tonight will bring dangerously cold conditions for exposed skin.
  Frostbite could occur with less then 30 minutes of exposure.

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.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

&&

$$

SMITH
7 follow-up statements
903 
WWUS41 KBUF 101430
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
930 AM EST Fri Mar 10 2017

NYZ006>008-102230-
/O.CON.KBUF.WC.Y.0002.170311T0600Z-170311T1500Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
930 AM EST Fri Mar 10 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Interior Eastern Lake Ontario region mainly across 
  the higher terrain of the Tug Hill and western Adirondacks.

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

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

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

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and cold temperatures 
  tonight will bring dangerously cold conditions for exposed 
  skin. Frostbite could occur with less then 30 minutes of 
  exposure.

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.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

&&

$$
239 
WWUS41 KBUF 101741
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1241 PM EST Fri Mar 10 2017

NYZ006>008-110145-
/O.CON.KBUF.WC.Y.0002.170311T0600Z-170311T1500Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
1241 PM EST Fri Mar 10 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Interior Eastern Lake Ontario region mainly across 
  the higher terrain of the Tug Hill and western Adirondacks.

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

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

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

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and cold temperatures 
  tonight will bring dangerously cold conditions for exposed 
  skin. Frostbite could occur with less then 30 minutes of 
  exposure.

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.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

&&

$$
138 
WWUS41 KBUF 102056
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
356 PM EST Fri Mar 10 2017

NYZ006>008-110500-
/O.CON.KBUF.WC.Y.0002.170311T0600Z-170311T1500Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
356 PM EST Fri Mar 10 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Interior Eastern Lake Ontario region mainly across 
  the higher terrain of the Tug Hill and western Adirondacks.

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

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and cold temperatures 
  tonight will bring dangerously cold conditions for exposed 
  skin. Frostbite could occur with less then 30 minutes of 
  exposure.

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.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

&&

$$
879 
WWUS41 KBUF 110350
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1050 PM EST Fri Mar 10 2017

NYZ006>008-111200-
/O.CON.KBUF.WC.Y.0002.170311T0600Z-170311T1500Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
1050 PM EST Fri Mar 10 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Interior Eastern Lake Ontario region mainly across 
  the higher terrain of the Tug Hill and western Adirondacks.

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

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and cold temperatures 
  tonight will bring dangerously cold conditions for exposed 
  skin. Frostbite could occur with less then 30 minutes of 
  exposure.

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.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

&&

$$
859 
WWUS41 KBUF 110605
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
105 AM EST Sat Mar 11 2017

NYZ001-002-010-011-111415-
/O.NEW.KBUF.LE.Y.0014.170311T0605Z-170311T1800Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, 
and Batavia
105 AM EST Sat Mar 11 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Lake Effect
Snow Advisory...which is in effect until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* LOCATIONS...Niagara...Orleans...Genesee...and extreme
  northeastern Erie county.

* TIMING...Through early this afternoon.

* ACCUMULATIONS...1 to 3 inches through 6 AM and up to 2 inches 
today for a storm total of 3 to 5 inches.

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...As low as a half mile at times.

* IMPACTS...Localized areas of snow and blowing snow will produce
  difficult driving conditions with poor visibility and snow
  covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow
in narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you will
be traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in
road and visibility conditions.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service in
Buffalo by sending an email to bufstorm.report@noaa.gov...posting
to the NWS Buffalo facebook page...or tweet...using the hashtag
bufwx

&&

$$

NYZ006>008-111415-
/O.CON.KBUF.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170311T1500Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
105 AM EST Sat Mar 11 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* LOCATIONS...Interior Eastern Lake Ontario region mainly across 
  the higher terrain of the Tug Hill and western Adirondacks.

* TIMING...Through late this morning.

* WINDS...Northwest 5 to 15 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and cold temperatures 
  tonight will bring dangerously cold conditions for exposed 
  skin. Frostbite could occur with less then 30 minutes of 
  exposure.

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.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

&&

$$

Wood
243 
WWUS41 KBUF 111411
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
911 AM EST Sat Mar 11 2017

NYZ001-002-010-011-111800-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-170311T1800Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, 
and Batavia
911 AM EST Sat Mar 11 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
THIS AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...Niagara...Orleans...Genesee...and extreme 
  northeastern Erie county.

* TIMING...Through early this afternoon.

* ACCUMULATIONS...An additional 1 to 2 inches this morning.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...As low as a half mile at times.

* IMPACTS...Localized areas of snow and blowing snow will 
  produce difficult driving conditions with poor visibility and 
  snow covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow
in narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you will
be traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in
road and visibility conditions.

&&

$$

NYZ006>008-111515-
/O.CON.KBUF.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170311T1500Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
911 AM EST Sat Mar 11 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* LOCATIONS...Interior Eastern Lake Ontario region mainly across 
  the higher terrain of the Tug Hill and western Adirondacks.

* TIMING...Through late this morning.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and cold temperatures
  this morning will bring dangerously cold conditions for exposed
  skin. Frostbite could occur with less then 30 minutes of exposure.

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
099 
WWUS41 KBUF 111510
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1010 AM EST Sat Mar 11 2017

NYZ001-002-010-011-111615-
/O.CAN.KBUF.LE.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-170311T1800Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, 
and Batavia
1010 AM EST Sat Mar 11 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has cancelled the Lake
Effect Snow Advisory.

Lake effect snows will continue to diminish. Additional localized
amounts of up to 2 inches are possible through early afternoon.

$$

NYZ006>008-111615-
/O.EXP.KBUF.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170311T1500Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
1010 AM EST Sat Mar 11 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Temperatures and wind chills will continue to slowly improve
today.

$$

TMA

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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.