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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Burlington, VT

April 3, 201811 counties in Vermont

NWS Burlington, VT issued this wind advisory at Apr 3, 2018, 3:09 PM EDT for 11 counties in Vermont. It took effect at Apr 4, 2018, 5:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 10 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 3, 2018, 3:09 PM EDT (19:09 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 4, 2018, 5:00 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 5, 2018, 3:28 AM EDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Burlington, VT

Counties Addison County, VT, Caledonia County, VT, Chittenden County, VT, Essex County, VT, Franklin County, VT, Grand Isle County, VT, Lamoille County, VT, Orange County, VT, Orleans County, VT, Rutland County, VT, Washington County, VT

The radar

The Burlington radar (KCXX), 42 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:11 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

Gray, ME (KGYX), launched 12:00Z, 7.2 hours before the alert went out and 200 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, Gray, ME at 12:00Z on 2018-04-03Temperature 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, Gray, ME at 12:00Z on 2018-04-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 117 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
1418 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
76 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
117 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
229 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

788 
WWUS71 KBTV 031909
NPWBTV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Burlington VT
309 PM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018

NYZ028>031-034-035-040900-
/O.UPG.KBTV.HW.A.0001.180404T1700Z-180405T0700Z/
/O.EXB.KBTV.HW.W.0001.180404T1700Z-180405T0900Z/
Eastern Clinton-Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-
Western Clinton-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
Including the cities of Plattsburgh, Star Lake, Saranac Lake, 
Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Lake Placid, Port Henry, and Ticonderoga
309 PM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Burlington has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM Wednesday to 5 AM EDT
Thursday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* Locations...The Northern Adirondacks of New York, eastern
  Clinton and eastern Essex counties of New York.

* Hazards...Strong winds.

* Winds...West to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 
  mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds will occur between 2 PM Wednesday 
  afternoon through 3 AM Thursday morning.

* Impacts...Some power outages could occur as trees and power 
  lines can be knocked down in winds of this magnitude. Rainfall 
  Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning may also help loosen
  soil and make it easier for trees to fall. Travel may also be 
  difficult 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.

Please stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, your local media, or
go to www.weather.gov/Burlington for further updates on this 
weather situation.

&&

$$

VTZ012-019-040900-
/O.UPG.KBTV.HW.A.0001.180404T1700Z-180405T0700Z/
/O.EXB.KBTV.HW.W.0001.180404T2100Z-180405T0900Z/
Windsor-Eastern Rutland-
Including the cities of Springfield, White River Junction, 
East Wallingford, and Killington
309 PM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Burlington has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 5 PM Wednesday to 5 AM EDT
Thursday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* Locations...Windsor and eastern Rutland Counties in Vermont.

* Hazards...Strong winds.

* Winds...West to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 
  55 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds will occur between 5 PM Wednesday 
  afternoon through 3 AM Thursday morning.

* Impacts...Some power outages could occur as trees and power 
  lines can be knocked down in winds of this magnitude. Rainfall 
  Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning may also help loosen
  soil and make it easier for trees to fall. Travel may also be 
  difficult 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.

Please stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, your local media, or
go to www.weather.gov/Burlington for further updates on this 
weather situation.

&&

$$

NYZ026-027-087-040900-
/O.EXT.KBTV.HW.W.0001.180404T1700Z-180405T0900Z/
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Southwestern St. Lawrence-
Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, 
and Gouverneur
309 PM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM
EDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Burlington has extended the High
Wind Warning, from 1 PM Wednesday to 5 AM EDT Thursday.

* Locations...The Saint Lawrence Valley of New York.

* Hazards...Strong winds.

* Winds...West to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 
  60 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds will occur between 2 PM Wednesday 
  afternoon through 12 AM Thursday morning.

* Impacts...Some power outages could occur as trees and power 
  lines can be knocked down in winds of this magnitude. Rainfall 
  Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning may also help loosen
  soil and make it easier for trees to fall. Travel may also be 
  difficult 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.

Please stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, your local media, or go
to www.weather.gov/Burlington for further updates on this weather
situation.

&&

$$

VTZ001>011-016>018-040900-
/O.NEW.KBTV.WI.Y.0002.180404T2100Z-180405T0900Z/
Grand Isle-Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-
Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Western Addison-Orange-
Western Rutland-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-
Eastern Addison-
Including the cities of Alburgh, South Hero, St. Albans, Newport,
Island Pond, Burlington, Johnson, Stowe, St. Johnsbury, 
Montpelier, Middlebury, Vergennes, Bradford, Randolph, Rutland, 
Enosburg Falls, Richford, Underhill, Bristol, and Ripton
309 PM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Burlington has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 5 PM Wednesday to 5 AM EDT
Thursday.

* Locations...The Champlain Valley of Vermont, northern Vermont,
  central Vermont.

* Hazards...Strong winds.

* Winds...West to southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 
  50 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds will occur between 6 PM Wednesday
  through 4 AM Thursday.

* Impacts...Isolated power outages are possible, along with downed
  tree limbs. Travel could be difficult for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Please stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, your local media, or
go to www.weather.gov/Burlington for further updates on this 
weather situation.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
363 
WWUS71 KBTV 040859
NPWBTV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Burlington VT
459 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

NYZ026>031-034-035-087-042000-
/O.CON.KBTV.HW.W.0001.180404T1700Z-180405T0900Z/
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Eastern Clinton-
Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-
Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Southwestern St. Lawrence-
Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Plattsburgh, Star Lake, 
Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Lake Placid, Port Henry, 
Ticonderoga, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, and Gouverneur
459 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Burlington continues the the High
Wind Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 5 AM EDT Thursday.

* Locations...All of northern New York.

* Hazards...Strong to possibly damaging winds.

* Winds...West to southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts in
  the 55 to 65 mph range. Highest wind gusts are expected to be
  across the Saint Lawrence Valley.

* Timing...Strongest winds will occur between 2 PM this afternoon
  through 12 AM Thursday morning.

* Impacts...There is a high likelihood that portions of northern
  New York will experience power outages this afternoon and
  tonight as winds of this magnitude can knock down trees and
  power lines. Damage to property will also be possible in
  response to the strong winds and travel may also be difficult 
  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.

Please stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, your local media, or go
to www.weather.gov/Burlington for further updates on this weather
situation.

&&

$$

VTZ012-019-042000-
/O.CON.KBTV.HW.W.0001.180404T2100Z-180405T0900Z/
Windsor-Eastern Rutland-
Including the cities of Springfield, White River Junction, 
East Wallingford, and Killington
459 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Burlington continues the High
Wind Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM EDT Thursday.

* Locations...Windsor and eastern Rutland Counties in Vermont.

* Hazards...Strong winds.

* Winds...West to southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts in the 50
  to 60 mph range.

* Timing...Strongest winds will occur between 5 PM this afternoon
  through 3 AM Thursday morning.

* Impacts...Winds of this magnitude can knock down trees and power
  lines and create a greater likelihood of power outages. Damage
  to property will also be possible due to the strong winds and 
  travel may also be difficult 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.

Please stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, your local media, or go
to www.weather.gov/Burlington for further updates on this weather
situation.

&&

$$

VTZ001>011-016>018-042000-
/O.CON.KBTV.WI.Y.0002.180404T2100Z-180405T0900Z/
Grand Isle-Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-
Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Western Addison-Orange-
Western Rutland-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-
Eastern Addison-
Including the cities of Alburgh, South Hero, St. Albans, Newport,
Island Pond, Burlington, Johnson, Stowe, St. Johnsbury, 
Montpelier, Middlebury, Vergennes, Bradford, Randolph, Rutland, 
Enosburg Falls, Richford, Underhill, Bristol, and Ripton
459 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM EDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Burlington continues the Wind
Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM EDT Thursday.

* Locations...Northern and central Vermont.

* Hazards...Strong winds.

* Winds...West to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts in the 40 to
  50 mph range.

* Timing...Strongest winds will occur between 6 PM this evening 
  through 4 AM Thursday.

* Impacts...Isolated to scattered power outages are possible, 
  along with downed tree limbs and power lines. Travel could be 
  difficult for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Please stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, your local media, or go
to www.weather.gov/Burlington for further updates on this weather
situation.

&&

$$
999 
WWUS71 KBTV 042019
NPWBTV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Burlington VT
419 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

NYZ026>031-034-035-087-050900-
/O.CON.KBTV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180405T0900Z/
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Eastern Clinton-
Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-
Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Southwestern St. Lawrence-
Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Plattsburgh, Star Lake, 
Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Lake Placid, Port Henry, 
Ticonderoga, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, and Gouverneur
419 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Burlington continues the the High
Wind Warning, until 5 AM EDT Thursday.

* Locations...All of northern New York.

* Hazards...Strong to possibly damaging winds.

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

* Timing...Strongest winds will occur between now and 12 AM 
  Thursday morning.

* Impacts...There is a high likelihood that portions of northern
  New York will experience power outages this evening and tonight
  as winds of this magnitude can knock down trees and power 
  lines. Damage to property will also be possible in response to 
  the strong winds and travel may also be difficult 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.

Please stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, your local media, or go
to www.weather.gov/Burlington for further updates on this weather
situation.

&&

$$

VTZ012-019-050900-
/O.CON.KBTV.HW.W.0001.180404T2100Z-180405T0900Z/
Windsor-Eastern Rutland-
Including the cities of Springfield, White River Junction, 
East Wallingford, and Killington
419 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Burlington continues the High
Wind Warning, until 5 AM EDT Thursday.

* Locations...Windsor and eastern Rutland Counties in Vermont.

* Hazards...Strong winds.

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

* Timing...Strongest winds will occur between 5 PM this 
  afternoon through 3 AM Thursday morning.

* Impacts...Winds of this magnitude can knock down trees and 
  power lines and create a greater likelihood of power outages. 
  Damage to property will also be possible due to the strong 
  winds and travel may also be difficult 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.

Please stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, your local media, or go
to www.weather.gov/Burlington for further updates on this weather
situation.

&&

$$

VTZ001>011-016>018-050900-
/O.CON.KBTV.WI.Y.0002.180404T2100Z-180405T0900Z/
Grand Isle-Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-
Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Western Addison-Orange-
Western Rutland-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-
Eastern Addison-
Including the cities of Alburgh, South Hero, St. Albans, Newport,
Island Pond, Burlington, Johnson, Stowe, St. Johnsbury, 
Montpelier, Middlebury, Vergennes, Bradford, Randolph, Rutland, 
Enosburg Falls, Richford, Underhill, Bristol, and Ripton
419 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Burlington continues the Wind
Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Thursday.

* Locations...Northern and central Vermont.

* Hazards...Strong winds.

* Winds...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds will occur between 6 PM this evening 
  through 4 AM Thursday.

* Impacts...Isolated to scattered power outages are possible, 
  along with downed tree limbs and power lines. Travel could be 
  difficult for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Please stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, your local media, or go
to www.weather.gov/Burlington for further updates on this weather
situation.

&&

$$
718 
WWUS71 KBTV 050728
NPWBTV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Burlington VT
328 AM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

NYZ026>031-034-035-087-VTZ012-019-050830-
/O.CAN.KBTV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180405T0900Z/
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Eastern Clinton-
Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-
Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Southwestern St. Lawrence-Windsor-
Eastern Rutland-
Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Plattsburgh, Star Lake, 
Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Lake Placid, Port Henry, 
Ticonderoga, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, Gouverneur, Springfield, 
White River Junction, East Wallingford, and Killington
328 AM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Burlington has cancelled the High
Wind Warning for northern New York and southern Vermont.

The strongest winds have dissipated as the low level jet has moved
eastward. Wind gusts in the 20 to 35 mph range are expected 
throughout the day today before winds finally drop below 10 mph 
after sunset tonight.

$$

VTZ001>011-016>018-050830-
/O.CAN.KBTV.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180405T0900Z/
Grand Isle-Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-
Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Western Addison-Orange-
Western Rutland-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-
Eastern Addison-
Including the cities of Alburgh, South Hero, St. Albans, Newport,
Island Pond, Burlington, Johnson, Stowe, St. Johnsbury, 
Montpelier, Middlebury, Vergennes, Bradford, Randolph, Rutland, 
Enosburg Falls, Richford, Underhill, Bristol, and Ripton
328 AM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Burlington has cancelled the Wind
Advisory for north and central Vermont.

The strongest winds have dissipated as the low level jet has moved
eastward. Wind gusts in the 20 to 35 mph range are expected 
throughout the day today before winds finally drop below 10 mph 
after sunset tonight.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Burlington, VT issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 3, 4:33 AM EDTHigh Wind WarningBTVRutland47 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.