Alert archive / New York / High Wind Warnings in 2018
High Wind Warning 1, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this high wind warning at Feb 24, 2018, 2:58 PM EST for 7 counties in New York. It took effect at Feb 25, 2018, 2:00 AM EST. It was in force for 13 hr. 5 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 24, 2018, 2:58 PM EST (19:58 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 25, 2018, 2:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Feb 25, 2018, 2:53 PM EST
- In force
- 13 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
Counties Chautauqua County, NY, Erie County, NY, Genesee County, NY, Monroe County, NY, Niagara County, NY, Orleans County, NY, Wyoming County, NY
The radar
The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 24 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:00 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 8:55 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 2 Sw Fredonia, NY | |
| Feb 25, 9:02 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 6 W Tonawanda, NY | TREE DOWN ON LOVE RD IN GRAND ISLAND |
| Feb 25, 9:30 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nne Depew, NY | TREE DOWN NEAR GENESEE ST. AT MAIN ST. |
| Feb 25, 9:55 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 2 Sw Fredonia, NY | |
| Feb 25, 12:00 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Lancaster, NY | TREE DOWN ON HOUSE. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Buffalo Intl Airport, NY (KBUF), launched 12:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 21 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 805 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 68 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 136 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 89 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
218 WWUS71 KBUF 241958 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 258 PM EST Sat Feb 24 2018 NYZ019-250400- /O.UPG.KBUF.HW.A.0001.180225T0700Z-180225T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0001.180225T0700Z-180225T2300Z/ Chautauqua- Including the city of Jamestown 258 PM EST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 2 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATIONS...Chautauqua county, mainly along and northwest of the Chautauqua Ridge. * TIMING...From overnight tonight through early Sunday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds likely. Shallow rooted trees will be the most susceptible and be downed more easily with the recently thawed and saturated soil conditions. Travel may become hazardous for high profile vehicles, especially along the Thruway. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High winds of 58 mph or greater will make driving difficult and could result in property damage, including downed trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Home owners should secure loose objects. && $$ NYZ001>003-010>012-085-250400- /O.UPG.KBUF.HW.A.0001.180225T1400Z-180225T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0001.180225T1400Z-180225T2300Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming- Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 258 PM EST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Northern Erie, and Genesee counties. * TIMING...From late Sunday morning through early Sunday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds likely. Shallow rooted trees will be the most susceptible and be downed more easily with the recently thawed and saturated soil conditions. Travel may become hazardous for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High winds of 58 mph or greater will make driving difficult and could result in property damage, including downed trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Home owners should secure loose objects. && $$ NYZ007-008-250400- /O.UPG.KBUF.HW.A.0001.180225T0900Z-180225T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0002.180225T0900Z-180225T1800Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 258 PM EST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 4 AM to 1 PM EST Sunday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATIONS...Jefferson and Lewis counties. Mainly the Black River Valley and north of the Tug Hill. * TIMING...From late tonight through early Sunday afternoon. * WINDS...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds expected. Shallow rooted trees may be downed more easily with the recently thawed and saturated soil conditions. Travel will become hazardous for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong wind gusts of up to 57 mph will make driving difficult and could result in minor property damage. Home owners should secure personal property. && $$ TMA
4 follow-up statements
309 WWUS71 KBUF 250213 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 913 PM EST Sat Feb 24 2018 NYZ019-251015- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0001.180225T0700Z-180225T2300Z/ Chautauqua- Including the city of Jamestown 913 PM EST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... * LOCATIONS...Chautauqua county, mainly along and northwest of the Chautauqua Ridge. * TIMING...From overnight tonight through early Sunday evening. * WINDS...Southeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph overnight tonight becoming southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds likely. Shallow rooted trees will be the most susceptible and be downed more easily with the recently thawed and saturated soil conditions. Travel may become hazardous for high profile vehicles, especially along the Thruway. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High winds of 58 mph or greater will make driving difficult and could result in property damage, including downed trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Home owners should secure loose objects. && $$ NYZ001>003-010>012-085-251015- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0001.180225T1400Z-180225T2300Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming- Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 913 PM EST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... * LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Northern Erie, and Genesee counties. * TIMING...From late Sunday morning through early Sunday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds likely. Shallow rooted trees will be the most susceptible and be downed more easily with the recently thawed and saturated soil conditions. Travel may become hazardous for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High winds of 58 mph or greater will make driving difficult and could result in property damage, including downed trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Home owners should secure loose objects. && $$ NYZ007-008-251015- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0002.180225T0900Z-180225T1800Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 913 PM EST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY... * LOCATIONS...Jefferson and Lewis counties. Mainly the Black River Valley and north of the Tug Hill. * TIMING...From late tonight through early Sunday afternoon. * WINDS...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds expected. Shallow rooted trees may be downed more easily with the recently thawed and saturated soil conditions. Travel will become hazardous for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong wind gusts of up to 57 mph will make driving difficult and could result in minor property damage. Home owners should secure personal property. && $$
938 WWUS71 KBUF 250838 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 338 AM EST Sun Feb 25 2018 NYZ019-251645- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180225T2300Z/ Chautauqua- Including the city of Jamestown 338 AM EST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Chautauqua county, mainly along and northwest of the Chautauqua Ridge. * TIMING...Through early this evening. * WINDS...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph early this morning becoming southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph late this morning into this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds expected. Shallow rooted trees will be the most susceptible and be downed more easily with the recently thawed and saturated soil conditions. Travel may become hazardous for high profile vehicles, especially along the Thruway. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High winds of 58 mph or greater will make driving difficult and could result in property damage, including downed trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Home owners should secure loose objects. && $$ NYZ001>003-010>012-085-251645- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0001.180225T1400Z-180225T2300Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming- Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 338 AM EST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Northern Erie, and Genesee counties. * TIMING...From late this morning through early this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds expected. Shallow rooted trees will be the most susceptible and be downed more easily with the recently thawed and saturated soil conditions. Travel may become hazardous for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High winds of 58 mph or greater will make driving difficult and could result in property damage, including downed trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Home owners should secure loose objects. && $$ NYZ004-013-014-020-021-251645- /O.EXB.KBUF.WI.Y.0002.180225T1400Z-180225T2300Z/ Wayne-Livingston-Ontario-Cattaraugus-Allegany- Including the cities of Newark, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Olean, and Wellsville 338 AM EST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 9 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening. * LOCATIONS...Wayne, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties. * TIMING...From late this morning through early this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds expected. Shallow rooted trees may be downed more easily with the recently thawed and saturated soil conditions. Travel will become difficult for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong wind gusts of up to 57 mph will make driving difficult and could result in minor property damage. Home owners should secure personal property. && $$ NYZ007-008-251645- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0002.180225T0900Z-180225T1800Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 338 AM EST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS...Jefferson and Lewis counties. Mainly the Black River Valley and north of the Tug Hill. * TIMING...From early this morning through early this afternoon. * WINDS...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds expected. Shallow rooted trees may be downed more easily with the recently thawed and saturated soil conditions. Travel will become difficult for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong wind gusts of up to 57 mph will make driving difficult and could result in minor property damage. Home owners should secure personal property. && $$ Church
994 WWUS71 KBUF 251740 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1240 PM EST Sun Feb 25 2018 NYZ007-008-251845- /O.EXP.KBUF.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180225T1800Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 1240 PM EST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... Winds may continue to gust up to 45 mph through this afternoon. $$ NYZ019-252300- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180225T2300Z/ Chautauqua- Including the city of Jamestown 1240 PM EST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Chautauqua county. * TIMING...Through early this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds expected. Shallow rooted trees will be the most susceptible and be downed more easily with the recently thawed and saturated soil conditions. Travel may become hazardous for high profile vehicles, especially along the Thruway. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High winds of 58 mph or greater will make driving difficult and could result in property damage, including downed trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Home owners should secure loose objects. && $$ NYZ001>003-010>012-085-252300- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180225T2300Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming- Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 1240 PM EST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Northern Erie, and Genesee counties. * TIMING...Through early this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds expected. Shallow rooted trees will be the most susceptible and be downed more easily with the recently thawed and saturated soil conditions. Travel may become hazardous for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High winds of 58 mph or greater will make driving difficult and could result in property damage, including downed trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Home owners should secure loose objects. && $$ NYZ004-013-014-020-021-252300- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180225T2300Z/ Wayne-Livingston-Ontario-Cattaraugus-Allegany- Including the cities of Newark, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Olean, and Wellsville 1240 PM EST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Wayne, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties. * TIMING...Through early this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds expected. Shallow rooted trees may be downed more easily with the recently thawed and saturated soil conditions. Travel will become difficult for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong wind gusts of up to 57 mph will make driving difficult and could result in minor property damage. Home owners should secure personal property. && $$ TMA
722 WWUS71 KBUF 251953 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 253 PM EST Sun Feb 25 2018 NYZ001>003-010>012-019-085-252100- /O.CAN.KBUF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180225T2300Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua- Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 253 PM EST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has cancelled the High Wind Warning. Winds will continue to gust up to 45 mph until sunset, but the threat for damaging winds has ended. $$ NYZ004-013-014-020-021-252100- /O.CAN.KBUF.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180225T2300Z/ Wayne-Livingston-Ontario-Cattaraugus-Allegany- Including the cities of Newark, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Olean, and Wellsville 253 PM EST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has cancelled the Wind Advisory. Winds may continue to gust up to 45 mph through this afternoon. $$ TMA
The office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 9:34 PM EST | Dense Fog Advisory | BUF | Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Wyoming | 6 hr |
| Feb 24, 3:33 AM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | BUF | Jefferson, Lewis | 30 hr |
| Feb 24, 2:58 PM EST | Wind Advisory | BUF | Allegany, Cattaraugus, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston, Ontario and 1 more | 24 hr |
| Feb 24, 3:08 PM EST | Small Craft Advisory | BUF | 36 hr |
Nearby
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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.