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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Albany, NY

April 16, 20185 counties in New York

NWS Albany, NY issued this wind advisory at Apr 16, 2018, 1:54 PM EDT for 5 counties in New York. It took effect at Apr 16, 2018, 2:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 2 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 16, 2018, 1:54 PM EDT (17:54 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 16, 2018, 2:00 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 16, 2018, 4:01 PM EDT
In force
2 hr
Issued by
NWS Albany, NY

Counties Albany County, NY, Fulton County, NY, Montgomery County, NY, Saratoga County, NY, Schenectady County, NY

The radar

The Albany radar (KENX), 36 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:54 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 12:00Z, 5.9 hours before the alert went out and 36 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 12:00Z on 2018-04-16Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2018-04-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 596 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
723 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
60 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
596 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
1128 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

032 
WWUS71 KALY 161754
NPWALY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
154 PM EDT Mon Apr 16 2018

NYZ039-040-048>051-082-170000-
/O.CAN.KALY.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180417T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KALY.WI.Y.0003.180416T1800Z-180417T0000Z/
Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Western Schenectady-
Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-Western Albany-
Northern Fulton-
Including the cities of Gloversville, Johnstown, Amsterdam, 
Mariaville, Delanson, Duanesburg, Schenectady, Rotterdam, 
Burnt Hills, Ballston Spa, Mechanicville, Clifton Park, 
Waterford, Westerlo, Altamont, Berne, Knox, Preston Hollow, 
and Caroga Lake
154 PM EDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* Locations...Helderbergs, central and eastern Mohawk Valley and 
  southern Saratoga County.

* Winds...East 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Gusty winds this afternoon will diminish this evening. 

* Impacts...Isolated power outages are expected due to the 
  strong winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are
expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution.

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

NYZ047-058-063-161900-
/O.CAN.KALY.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180416T1800Z/
Schoharie-Western Greene-Western Ulster-
Including the cities of Cobleskill, Breakabeen, Gilboa, 
Livingstonville, Middleburgh, North Blenheim, Jefferson, Hunter, 
Tannersville, Windham, Prattsville, Ellenville, Woodstock, 
West Hurley, West Shokan, Kerhonkson, Napanoch, and Sundown
154 PM EDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Winds will remain below advisory criteria for Schoharie Valley 
and eastern Catskills through the remainder of the day and the 
Wind Advisory has been cancelled. Still, some gusts may still 
reach 30-45 mph at times across the highest terrain, so a few 
isolated tree branches may fall. 

$$

MAZ001-025-NYZ043-054-061-084-VTZ013-014-170000-
/O.CON.KALY.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180417T0000Z/
Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-Northern Washington-
Eastern Rensselaer-Eastern Columbia-Southern Washington-
Bennington-Western Windham-
Including the cities of Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, Florida, 
North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, South Egremont, 
Huletts Landing, Whitehall, Granville, Berlin, Eagle Bridge, 
Hoosick Falls, Stephentown, New Lebanon, Hudson Falls, 
Fort Edward, Cambridge, Greenwich, Middle Falls, North Easton, 
Stamford, Bennington, Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, 
and Londonderry
154 PM EDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* Locations...Southern Green Mountains of Bennington and western 
  Windham Counties, Berkshires, northern and central Taconics 
  and Washington County.

* Winds...East 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* Timing...Damaging winds expected through early this evening.

* Impacts...Downed trees, tree limbs and power lines, which may 
  cause scattered to widespread power outages. Difficult travel 
  conditions, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

CTZ001-NYZ032-033-038-052-053-060-066-170000-
/O.CON.KALY.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180417T0000Z/
Northern Litchfield-Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Southern Herkimer-
Eastern Albany-Western Rensselaer-Western Columbia-
Eastern Dutchess-
Including the cities of Torrington, Big Moose, Eagle Bay, 
McKeever, Old Forge, Atwell, Nobleboro, Northwood, Long Lake, 
Sabattis, Hoffmeister, Wells, Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, 
Mohawk, Frankfort, Dolgeville, Albany, Troy, Hudson, Pawling, 
Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, Stanfordville, Pine Plains, 
and Amenia
154 PM EDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* Locations...Northern Litchfield County in northwest 
  Connecticut, Hamilton, Herkimer, eastern Albany, western 
  Rensselaer, western Columbia and eastern Dutchess Counties in 
  east central New York

* Winds...Southeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Gusty winds this afternoon will diminish this evening.

* Impacts...Isolated power outages are expected due to the 
  strong winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are
expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution.

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
271 
WWUS71 KALY 162001
NPWALY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
401 PM EDT Mon Apr 16 2018

MAZ001-025-NYZ043-054-061-084-VTZ013-014-170000-
/O.CAN.KALY.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180417T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KALY.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180417T0000Z/
Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-Northern Washington-
Eastern Rensselaer-Eastern Columbia-Southern Washington-
Bennington-Western Windham-
Including the cities of Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, Florida, 
North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, South Egremont, 
Huletts Landing, Whitehall, Granville, Berlin, Eagle Bridge, 
Hoosick Falls, Stephentown, New Lebanon, Hudson Falls, 
Fort Edward, Cambridge, Greenwich, Middle Falls, North Easton, 
Stamford, Bennington, Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, 
and Londonderry
401 PM EDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening. The
High Wind Warning has been cancelled.

* Locations...Bennington and Western Windham Counties in Southern
  Vermont, The Berkshires of western Massachusetts, and
  Washington, eastern Rensselaer and eastern Columbia Counties of
  eastern New York. 

* Winds...East 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Gusty winds late this afternoon will diminish this 
  evening.

* Impacts...Downed trees and power lines will lead to isolated to
  scattered additional power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are
expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution.

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

NYZ052-060-066-162115-
/O.CAN.KALY.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180417T0000Z/
Eastern Albany-Western Columbia-Eastern Dutchess-
Including the cities of Albany, Hudson, Pawling, Wingdale, 
Dover Plains, Millbrook, Stanfordville, Pine Plains, and Amenia
401 PM EDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Winds will continue to diminish through the evening hours across
eastern Albany, western Columbia and eastern Dutchess Counties.
Although some gusts up to 35 mph are still possible through this
evening, winds should not be strong enough to cause widespread 
impacts across the area. 

$$

NYZ039-040-048>051-082-162115-
/O.CAN.KALY.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180417T0000Z/
Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Western Schenectady-
Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-Western Albany-
Northern Fulton-
Including the cities of Gloversville, Johnstown, Amsterdam, 
Mariaville, Delanson, Duanesburg, Schenectady, Rotterdam, 
Burnt Hills, Ballston Spa, Mechanicville, Clifton Park, 
Waterford, Westerlo, Altamont, Berne, Knox, Preston Hollow, 
and Caroga Lake
401 PM EDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Albany has cancelled the Wind
Advisory for Fulton, Montgomery, Schenectady, southern Saratoga, 
and western Albany Counties.

Winds will continue to diminish through the evening hours. 
Although some gusts up to 35 mph are still possible through this 
evening, winds should not be strong enough to cause widespread 
impacts across the area. 

$$

CTZ001-NYZ032-033-038-053-170000-
/O.CON.KALY.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180417T0000Z/
Northern Litchfield-Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Southern Herkimer-
Western Rensselaer-
Including the cities of Torrington, Big Moose, Eagle Bay, 
McKeever, Old Forge, Atwell, Nobleboro, Northwood, Long Lake, 
Sabattis, Hoffmeister, Wells, Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, 
Mohawk, Frankfort, Dolgeville, and Troy
401 PM EDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* Locations...Northern Litchfield County in northwest Connecticut,
  and Hamilton, Herkimer, and western Rensselaer Counties in east
  central New York

* Winds...East to Southeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Gusty winds will diminish through this evening.

* Impacts...Downed trees and power lines will lead to isolated additional
  power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are
expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 15, 10:23 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningALYDutchess, Ulster17 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.