Alert archive / New York / High Wind Warnings in 2018
High Wind Warning 6, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this high wind warning at Nov 6, 2018, 9:39 AM EST for Chautauqua County, Erie County, Niagara County, New York. It was in force for 18 hr. 13 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
- Nov 6, 2018, 9:39 AM EST (14:39 UTC)
- Expired
- Nov 7, 2018, 3:32 AM EST
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
Counties Chautauqua County, NY, Erie County, NY, Niagara County, NY
The radar
The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 29 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 12:40 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nne Buffalo, NY | TREE DOWN ON RECKERT AVE |
| Nov 6, 1:30 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 S Amherst, NY | LINES DOWN ON KLEIN RD |
| Nov 6, 2:10 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Ene Williamsville, NY | 2 TELEPHONE POLES DOWN ON HELENWOOD DR |
| Nov 6, 5:35 PM EST | TSTM WND DMG | Lockport, NY | TREES AND WIRES DOWN. |
| Nov 6, 5:35 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Lockport, NY | TREES AND WIRES DOWN. |
| Nov 6, 7:00 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 S Gasport, NY | TREES AND WIRES DOWN |
| Nov 6, 7:00 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Se Cheektowaga, NY | TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ON RACHELLE DR WITH DAMAGE TO A HOME. |
| Nov 6, 7:04 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Sheridan, NY | TREES DOWN. |
| Nov 6, 7:05 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Lewiston, NY | TREE AND WIRE DOWN |
| Nov 6, 7:14 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Portland, NY | TREE DOWN ON HOUSE. |
| Nov 6, 7:15 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Wilson, NY | TREES AND WIRES DOWN. |
| Nov 6, 7:25 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ne Buffalo, NY | TREE DOWN IN THE ELMWOOD VILLAGE. |
| Nov 6, 7:56 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Nne Buffalo, NY | LARGE TREE LIMB DOWN ON A HOME |
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, 2.7 hours before the alert went out and 30 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
- 728 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 82 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 115 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 411 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
817 WWUS71 KBUF 061439 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 939 AM EST Tue Nov 6 2018 NYZ001-010-019-085-062245- /O.UPG.KBUF.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-181107T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0006.181106T1439Z-181107T1100Z/ Niagara-Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Buffalo, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 939 AM EST Tue Nov 6 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect until 6 AM EST Wednesday. * LOCATIONS...Areas closest to the Lake Erie shoreline and Western Niagara County. * TIMING...Through late tonight. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude could lead to some downed tree limbs and isolated power outages...and will make the driving of high profile vehicles more difficult. 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. && $$ NYZ002-003-011-012-062245- /O.EXT.KBUF.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-181107T1100Z/ Orleans-Monroe-Genesee-Wyoming- Including the cities of Medina, Rochester, Batavia, and Warsaw 939 AM EST Tue Nov 6 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Orleans, Monroe, Genesee, and Wyoming counties. * TIMING...Through late tonight. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude could lead to some downed tree limbs and isolated power outages...and will make the driving of high profile vehicles more difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong wind gusts will make driving difficult and could result in minor property damage. Home owners should secure personal property. && $$ NYZ007-062245- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0011.181107T0000Z-181107T2100Z/ Jefferson- Including the city of Watertown 939 AM EST Tue Nov 6 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Jefferson County, mainly near the lakeshore. * TIMING...From early this evening through late Wednesday afternoon. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude could lead to some downed tree limbs and isolated power outages...and will make the driving of high profile vehicles more difficult. 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. && $$
3 follow-up statements
071 WWUS71 KBUF 062048 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 348 PM EST Tue Nov 6 2018 NYZ001-010-019-085-070500- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-181107T1100Z/ Niagara-Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Buffalo, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 348 PM EST Tue Nov 6 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Chautauqua, Erie, and Niagara counties. Strongest winds expected in areas closest to the Lake Erie shoreline and western Niagara County. * TIMING...Through late tonight. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude will bring down some tree limbs and result in scattered power outages. Driving in high profile vehicles will be difficult at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High winds of 58 mph or greater will make driving difficult and could result in property damage, including downed trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Home owners should secure loose objects. && $$ NYZ002-003-011-012-070500- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-181107T1100Z/ Orleans-Monroe-Genesee-Wyoming- Including the cities of Medina, Rochester, Batavia, and Warsaw 348 PM EST Tue Nov 6 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Orleans, Monroe, Genesee, and Wyoming counties. * TIMING...Through late tonight. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude could lead to some downed tree limbs and isolated power outages, and will make driving in high profile vehicles more difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong wind gusts will make driving difficult and could result in minor property damage. Home owners should secure personal property. && $$ NYZ007-070500- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0011.181107T0000Z-181107T2100Z/ Jefferson- Including the city of Watertown 348 PM EST Tue Nov 6 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Jefferson County, strongest winds will be near the lake Ontario shore. * TIMING...From early this evening through late Wednesday afternoon. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude could lead to some downed tree limbs and isolated power outages...and will make the driving of high profile vehicles more difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong wind gusts of up to 57 mph will make driving difficult and could result in minor property damage. Home owners should secure personal property. && $$ Hitchcock
576 WWUS71 KBUF 070226 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 926 PM EST Tue Nov 6 2018 NYZ001-010-019-085-071030- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-181107T1100Z/ Niagara-Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Buffalo, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 926 PM EST Tue Nov 6 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Chautauqua, Erie, and Niagara counties. Strongest winds expected in areas closest to the Lake Erie shoreline and western Niagara County. * TIMING...Through late tonight. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude will bring down a few trees and result in scattered power outages. Driving in high profile vehicles will be difficult at times. 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. && $$ NYZ002-003-011-012-071030- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-181107T1100Z/ Orleans-Monroe-Genesee-Wyoming- Including the cities of Medina, Rochester, Batavia, and Warsaw 926 PM EST Tue Nov 6 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Orleans, Monroe, Genesee, and Wyoming counties. * TIMING...Through late tonight. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude could lead to some downed tree limbs and isolated power outages, and will make driving in high profile vehicles more difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong wind gusts will make driving difficult and could result in minor property damage. Home owners should secure personal property. && $$ NYZ007-071030- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-181107T2100Z/ Jefferson- Including the city of Watertown 926 PM EST Tue Nov 6 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Jefferson County, strongest winds will be near the lake Ontario shore. * TIMING...Through late Wednesday afternoon. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude could lead to some downed tree limbs and isolated power outages...and will make the driving of high profile vehicles more difficult. 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. && $$ Hitchcock
390 WWUS71 KBUF 070832 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 332 AM EST Wed Nov 7 2018 NYZ001-010-019-085-070945- /O.CAN.KBUF.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-181107T1100Z/ Niagara-Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Buffalo, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 332 AM EST Wed Nov 7 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has cancelled the High Wind Warning. $$ NYZ002-003-011-012-070945- /O.CAN.KBUF.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-181107T1100Z/ Orleans-Monroe-Genesee-Wyoming- Including the cities of Medina, Rochester, Batavia, and Warsaw 332 AM EST Wed Nov 7 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has cancelled the Wind Advisory. $$ NYZ007-071645- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-181107T2100Z/ Jefferson- Including the city of Watertown 332 AM EST Wed Nov 7 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS...Jefferson County, strongest winds will be near the lake Ontario shore. * TIMING...Through late this afternoon. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude could lead to some downed tree limbs and isolated power outages...and will make the driving of high profile vehicles more difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong wind gusts of up to 57 mph will make driving difficult and could result in minor property damage. Home owners should secure personal property. && $$ Thomas
The office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 9:56 AM EST | Lakeshore Flood Warning | BUF | Chautauqua, Erie | 11 hr |
| Nov 6, 1:46 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Cattaraugus | 29 min |
| Nov 6, 3:36 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Oswego | 39 min |
| Nov 6, 4:30 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Lewis | 30 min |
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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.