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Beach Hazards Statement 1, NWS Buffalo, NY

June 4, 20189 counties in New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this beach hazards statement at Jun 4, 2018, 4:45 AM EDT for 9 counties in New York. It took effect at Jun 4, 2018, 9:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 4, 2018, 4:45 AM EDT (08:45 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 4, 2018, 9:00 AM EDT
Expired
Jun 4, 2018, 10:30 PM EDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

Counties Cayuga County, NY, Chautauqua County, NY, Erie County, NY, Jefferson County, NY, Monroe County, NY, Niagara County, NY, Orleans County, NY, Oswego County, NY, Wayne County, NY

The radar

The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 94 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:47 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, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 91 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 2018-06-04Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 9 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2018-06-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 94 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
9 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-323 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
904 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
41 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
94 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
112 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

596 
WHUS41 KBUF 040845
CFWBUF

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
445 AM EDT Mon Jun 4 2018

NYZ019-085-041645-
/O.NEW.KBUF.BH.S.0001.180604T1300Z-180605T0100Z/
Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
445 AM EDT Mon Jun 4 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Beach
Hazards Statement, which is in effect from 9 AM EDT this morning
through this evening.

* LOCATIONS...Beaches of Chautauqua and Southern Erie counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when there is a high swim
risk. This means life threatening waves and currents are
expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous
areas like piers and breakwalls.

&&

$$

NYZ001-002-041645-
/O.NEW.KBUF.BH.S.0001.180604T1500Z-180605T0100Z/
Niagara-Orleans-
445 AM EDT Mon Jun 4 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Beach
Hazards Statement, which is in effect from 11 AM EDT this morning
through this evening.

* LOCATIONS...Beaches of Niagara and Orleans counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when there is a high swim
risk. This means life threatening waves and currents are
expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous
areas like piers and breakwalls.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
571 
WHUS41 KBUF 041344
CFWBUF

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
944 AM EDT Mon Jun 4 2018

NYZ019-085-042145-
/O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-180605T0100Z/
Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
944 AM EDT Mon Jun 4 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Beaches of Chautauqua and Southern Erie counties.

* TIMING...Through late this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when there is a high swim
risk. This means life threatening waves and currents are
expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous
areas like piers and breakwalls.

&&

$$

NYZ001-002-042145-
/O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0001.180604T1500Z-180605T0100Z/
Niagara-Orleans-
944 AM EDT Mon Jun 4 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Beaches of Niagara and Orleans counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when there is a high swim
risk. This means life threatening waves and currents are
expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous
areas like piers and breakwalls.

&&

$$
047 
WHUS41 KBUF 041759
CFWBUF

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
159 PM EDT Mon Jun 4 2018

NYZ010-050100-
/O.EXA.KBUF.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-180605T0100Z/
Northern Erie-
159 PM EDT Mon Jun 4 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Beach
Hazards Statement, which is in effect until 9 PM EDT this
evening.

* LOCATIONS...Beaches of Northern Erie county.

* TIMING...Through late this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when there is a high swim
risk. This means life threatening waves and currents are
expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous
areas like piers and breakwalls.

&&

$$

NYZ003>007-050100-
/O.EXA.KBUF.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-180605T0100Z/
Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-
159 PM EDT Mon Jun 4 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Beach
Hazards Statement, which is in effect until 9 PM EDT this
evening.

* LOCATIONS...Beaches of Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, 
  and Jefferson counties.

* TIMING...Through late this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when there is a high swim
risk. This means life threatening waves and currents are
expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous
areas like piers and breakwalls.

&&

$$

NYZ019-085-050100-
/O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-180605T0100Z/
Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
159 PM EDT Mon Jun 4 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Beaches of Chautauqua and Southern Erie counties.

* TIMING...Through late this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when there is a high swim
risk. This means life threatening waves and currents are
expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous
areas like piers and breakwalls.

&&

$$

NYZ001-002-050100-
/O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-180605T0100Z/
Niagara-Orleans-
159 PM EDT Mon Jun 4 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Beaches of Niagara and Orleans counties.

* TIMING...Through late this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when there is a high swim
risk. This means life threatening waves and currents are
expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous
areas like piers and breakwalls.

&&

$$

Hitchcock/Apffel
297 
WHUS41 KBUF 042020
CFWBUF

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
420 PM EDT Mon Jun 4 2018

NYZ005>007-050300-
/O.EXT.KBUF.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-180605T0300Z/
Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-
420 PM EDT Mon Jun 4 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Beaches of Northern Cayuga, Oswego, and Jefferson 
  counties.

* TIMING...Through late this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when there is a high swim
risk. This means life threatening waves and currents are
expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous
areas like piers and breakwalls.

&&

$$

NYZ010-019-085-050100-
/O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-180605T0100Z/
Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
420 PM EDT Mon Jun 4 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Beaches of Erie and Chautauqua counties.

* TIMING...Through late this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when there is a high swim
risk. This means life threatening waves and currents are
expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous
areas like piers and breakwalls.

&&

$$

NYZ001>004-050100-
/O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-180605T0100Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-
420 PM EDT Mon Jun 4 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Beaches of Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, and Wayne 
  counties.

* TIMING...Through late this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when there is a high swim
risk. This means life threatening waves and currents are
expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous
areas like piers and breakwalls.

&&

$$

JJR
372 
WHUS41 KBUF 042347
CFWBUF

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
747 PM EDT Mon Jun 4 2018

NYZ010-050100-
/O.CAN.KBUF.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-180605T0100Z/
Northern Erie-
747 PM EDT Mon Jun 4 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has cancelled the Beach
Hazards Statement.

$$

NYZ019-085-050300-
/O.EXT.KBUF.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-180605T0300Z/
Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
747 PM EDT Mon Jun 4 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Beaches of Chautauqua and Southern Erie counties.

* TIMING...Through late this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when there is a high swim
risk. This means life threatening waves and currents are
expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous
areas like piers and breakwalls.

&&

$$

NYZ001>004-050300-
/O.EXT.KBUF.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-180605T0300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-
747 PM EDT Mon Jun 4 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Beaches of Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, and Wayne 
  counties.

* TIMING...Through late this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when there is a high swim
risk. This means life threatening waves and currents are
expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous
areas like piers and breakwalls.

&&

$$

NYZ005>007-050300-
/O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-180605T0300Z/
Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-
747 PM EDT Mon Jun 4 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Beaches of Northern Cayuga, Oswego, and Jefferson 
  counties.

* TIMING...Through late this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when there is a high swim
risk. This means life threatening waves and currents are
expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous
areas like piers and breakwalls.

&&

$$
500 
WHUS41 KBUF 050230
CFWBUF

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1030 PM EDT Mon Jun 4 2018

NYZ001>007-019-085-050330-
/O.CAN.KBUF.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-180605T0300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-
Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
1030 PM EDT Mon Jun 4 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has cancelled the Beach
Hazards Statement.

$$

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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.