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High Wind Watch 1, NWS Buffalo, NY

February 22, 20189 counties in New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this high wind watch at Feb 22, 2018, 8:41 PM EST for 9 counties in New York. It took effect at Feb 25, 2018, 2:00 AM EST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 22, 2018, 8:41 PM EST (01:41 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 25, 2018, 2:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 24, 2018, 2:58 PM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

Counties Chautauqua County, NY, Erie County, NY, Genesee County, NY, Jefferson County, NY, Lewis County, NY, Monroe County, NY, Niagara County, NY, Orleans County, NY, Wyoming County, NY

The radar

The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 75 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:42 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, 1.7 hours before the alert went out and 73 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 2018-02-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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 2018-02-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 60 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
550 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
78 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
60 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
183 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

977 
WWUS71 KBUF 230141
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
841 PM EST Thu Feb 22 2018

NYZ001-002-010-011-085-230945-
/O.NEW.KBUF.HW.A.0001.180225T1400Z-180225T2300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, 
Orchard Park, and Springville
841 PM EST Thu Feb 22 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a High Wind
Watch, which is in effect from Sunday morning through Sunday
afternoon.

* LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Erie, and Genesee counties.

* TIMING...From late Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon.

* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong to damaging winds possible. Shallow rooted
  trees may be downed more easily with the recently thawed and
  saturated soil conditions. Travel may become hazardous for high
  profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong winds of 58 mph or greater could produce property damage,
including downed trees and power lines that could result in power
outages. Home owners should secure personal property.

&&

$$

Church/RSH
8 follow-up statements
493 
WWUS71 KBUF 230347
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1047 PM EST Thu Feb 22 2018

NYZ001-002-010-011-085-231200-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0001.180225T1400Z-180225T2300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, 
Orchard Park, and Springville
1047 PM EST Thu Feb 22 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Erie, and Genesee counties.

* TIMING...From late Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon.

* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong to damaging winds possible. Shallow rooted 
  trees may be downed more easily with the recently thawed and 
  saturated soil conditions. Travel may become hazardous for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong winds of 58 mph or greater could produce property damage,
including downed trees and power lines that could result in power
outages. Home owners should secure personal property.

&&

$$

Church/RSH
536 
WWUS71 KBUF 230822
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
322 AM EST Fri Feb 23 2018

NYZ019-231630-
/O.EXB.KBUF.HW.A.0001.180225T0700Z-180225T2300Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the city of Jamestown
322 AM EST Fri Feb 23 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a High Wind
Watch, which is in effect from late Saturday night through Sunday
afternoon.

* LOCATIONS...Chautauqua county.

* TIMING...From overnight Saturday night through early Sunday 
  evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong to damaging winds possible. Shallow rooted 
  trees may be downed more easily with the recently thawed and 
  saturated soil conditions. Travel may become hazardous for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong winds of 58 mph or greater could produce property damage,
including downed trees and power lines that could result in power
outages. Home owners should secure personal property.

&&

$$

NYZ003-012-231630-
/O.EXA.KBUF.HW.A.0001.180225T1400Z-180225T2300Z/
Monroe-Wyoming-
Including the cities of Rochester and Warsaw
322 AM EST Fri Feb 23 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a High Wind
Watch, which is in effect from Sunday morning through Sunday
afternoon.

* LOCATIONS...Monroe and Wyoming counties.

* TIMING...From late Sunday morning through early Sunday evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong to damaging winds possible. Shallow rooted 
  trees may be downed more easily with the recently thawed and 
  saturated soil conditions. Travel may become hazardous for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong winds of 58 mph or greater could produce property damage,
including downed trees and power lines that could result in power
outages. Home owners should secure personal property.

&&

$$

NYZ001-002-010-011-085-231630-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0001.180225T1400Z-180225T2300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, 
Orchard Park, and Springville
322 AM EST Fri Feb 23 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Erie, and Genesee counties.

* TIMING...From late Sunday morning through early Sunday evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up 50 to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong to damaging winds possible. Shallow rooted 
  trees may be downed more easily with the recently thawed and 
  saturated soil conditions. Travel may become hazardous for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong winds of 58 mph or greater could produce property damage,
including downed trees and power lines that could result in power
outages. Home owners should secure personal property.

&&

$$

Apffel
305 
WWUS71 KBUF 231607
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1107 AM EST Fri Feb 23 2018

NYZ001>003-010>012-085-240015-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.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
1107 AM EST Fri Feb 23 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, and 
  Wyoming counties.

* TIMING...From late Sunday morning through early Sunday evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong to damaging winds possible. Shallow rooted 
  trees may be downed more easily with the recently thawed and 
  saturated soil conditions. Travel may become hazardous for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong winds of 58 mph or greater could produce property damage,
including downed trees and power lines that could result in power
outages. Home owners should secure personal property.

&&

$$

NYZ019-240015-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0001.180225T0700Z-180225T2300Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the city of Jamestown
1107 AM EST Fri Feb 23 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...Chautauqua county.

* TIMING...From overnight Saturday night through early Sunday 
  evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong to damaging winds possible. Shallow rooted 
  trees may be downed more easily with the recently thawed and 
  saturated soil conditions. Travel may become hazardous for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong winds of 58 mph or greater could produce property damage,
including downed trees and power lines that could result in power
outages. Home owners should secure personal property.

&&

$$

TMA
933 
WWUS71 KBUF 232001
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
301 PM EST Fri Feb 23 2018

NYZ007-008-240415-
/O.EXB.KBUF.HW.A.0001.180225T0900Z-180225T1800Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
301 PM EST Fri Feb 23 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a High Wind
Watch, which is in effect from late Saturday night through Sunday
afternoon.

* LOCATIONS...Jefferson and Lewis counties. Mainly the Black River
  Valley and north of the Tug Hill.

* TIMING...From late Saturday night through early Sunday 
  afternoon.

* WINDS...Southeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong to damaging winds possible. Shallow rooted 
  trees may be downed more easily with the recently thawed and 
  saturated soil conditions. Travel may become hazardous for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong winds of 58 mph or greater could produce property damage,
including downed trees and power lines that could result in power
outages. Home owners should secure personal property.

&&

$$

NYZ001>003-010>012-085-240415-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.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
301 PM EST Fri Feb 23 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, and 
  Wyoming counties.

* TIMING...From late Sunday morning through early Sunday evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong to damaging winds possible. Shallow rooted 
  trees may be downed more easily with the recently thawed and 
  saturated soil conditions. Travel may become hazardous for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong winds of 58 mph or greater could produce property damage,
including downed trees and power lines that could result in power
outages. Home owners should secure personal property.

&&

$$

NYZ019-240415-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0001.180225T0700Z-180225T2300Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the city of Jamestown
301 PM EST Fri Feb 23 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...Chautauqua county.

* TIMING...From overnight Saturday night through early Sunday 
  evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong to damaging winds possible. Shallow rooted 
  trees may be downed more easily with the recently thawed and 
  saturated soil conditions. Travel may become hazardous for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong winds of 58 mph or greater could produce property damage,
including downed trees and power lines that could result in power
outages. Home owners should secure personal property.

&&

$$

TMA
605 
WWUS71 KBUF 240234
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
934 PM EST Fri Feb 23 2018

NYZ012-085-241045-
/O.NEW.KBUF.FG.Y.0003.180224T0234Z-180224T1100Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0001.180225T1400Z-180225T2300Z/
Wyoming-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville
934 PM EST Fri Feb 23 2018

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Dense Fog
Advisory, which is in effect until 6 AM EST Saturday.

* LOCATIONS...Wyoming and Southern Erie counties.

* TIMING...The Dense Fog Advisory is in effect through late
  tonight...mainly for elevations above 1000 feet. The High Wind 
  Watch is in effect from late Sunday morning through early Sunday
  evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph on Sunday.

* VISIBILITIES...Near zero at times across the higher terrain.

* IMPACTS...Poor travel conditions across the higher terrain
  overnight. Strong to damaging winds possible on Sunday. Shallow
  rooted trees may be downed more easily with the recently thawed
  and saturated soil conditions. Travel may become hazardous for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong winds of 58 mph or greater could produce property damage,
including downed trees and power lines that could result in power
outages. Home owners should secure personal property.

A Dense Fog Advisory is issued when dense fog will substantially
reduce visibilities, resulting in hazardous driving conditions in
some areas. Motorists are advised to use caution and slow down,
as objects on and near roadways will be seen only at close range.
Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv stations for
further details or updates.

&&

$$

NYZ019-241045-
/O.NEW.KBUF.FG.Y.0003.180224T0234Z-180224T1100Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0001.180225T0700Z-180225T2300Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the city of Jamestown
934 PM EST Fri Feb 23 2018

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Dense Fog
Advisory, which is in effect until 6 AM EST Saturday.

* LOCATIONS...Chautauqua county.

* TIMING...The Dense Fog Advisory is in effect through late
  tonight...mainly for elevations above 1000 feet. The High Wind 
  Watch is in effect from overnight Saturday night through early 
  Sunday evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph on Sunday.

* VISIBILITIES...Near zero at times across the higher terrain.

* IMPACTS...Poor travel conditons across the higher terrain
  overnight. Strong to damaging winds possible on Sunday. Shallow
  rooted trees may be downed more easily with the recently thawed
  and saturated soil conditions. Travel may become hazardous for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong winds of 58 mph or greater could produce property damage,
including downed trees and power lines that could result in power
outages. Home owners should secure personal property.

A Dense Fog Advisory is issued when dense fog will substantially
reduce visibilities, resulting in hazardous driving conditions in
some areas. Motorists are advised to use caution and slow down,
as objects on and near roadways will be seen only at close range.
Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv stations for
further details or updates.

&&

$$

NYZ020-021-241045-
/O.NEW.KBUF.FG.Y.0003.180224T0234Z-180224T1100Z/
Cattaraugus-Allegany-
Including the cities of Olean and Wellsville
934 PM EST Fri Feb 23 2018

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Dense Fog
Advisory, which is in effect until 6 AM EST Saturday.

* LOCATIONS...Cattaraugus and Allegany counties.

* TIMING...Through late tonight.

* VISIBILITIES...Near zero at times across the higher terrain.

* IMPACTS...Poor travel conditions...especially above elevations
  above 1000 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Dense Fog Advisory is issued when dense fog will substantially
reduce visibilities, resulting in hazardous driving conditions in
some areas. Motorists are advised to use caution and slow down,
as objects on and near roadways will be seen only at close range.
Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv stations for
further details or updates.

&&

$$

NYZ001>003-010-011-241045-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0001.180225T1400Z-180225T2300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, 
Buffalo, and Batavia
934 PM EST Fri Feb 23 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Northern Erie, and 
  Genesee counties.

* TIMING...From late Sunday morning through early Sunday evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong to damaging winds possible. Shallow rooted 
  trees may be downed more easily with the recently thawed and 
  saturated soil conditions. Travel may become hazardous for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong winds of 58 mph or greater could produce property damage,
including downed trees and power lines that could result in power
outages. Home owners should secure personal property.

&&

$$

NYZ007-008-241045-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0001.180225T0900Z-180225T1800Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
934 PM EST Fri Feb 23 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...Jefferson and Lewis counties. Mainly the Black 
  River Valley and north of the Tug Hill.

* TIMING...From late Saturday night through early Sunday 
  afternoon.

* WINDS...Southeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong to damaging winds possible. Shallow rooted 
  trees may be downed more easily with the recently thawed and 
  saturated soil conditions. Travel may become hazardous for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong winds of 58 mph or greater could produce property damage,
including downed trees and power lines that could result in power
outages. Home owners should secure personal property.

&&

$$
009 
WWUS71 KBUF 240835
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
335 AM EST Sat Feb 24 2018

NYZ012-085-241645-
/O.CAN.KBUF.FG.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180224T1100Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0001.180225T1400Z-180225T2300Z/
Wyoming-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville
335 AM EST Sat Feb 24 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has cancelled the Dense
Fog Advisory.

* LOCATIONS...Wyoming and Southern Erie counties.

* TIMING...From late Sunday morning through early Sunday evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong to damaging winds possible on Sunday. Shallow 
  rooted trees may be downed more easily with the recently thawed 
  and saturated soil conditions. Travel may become hazardous for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong winds of 58 mph or greater could produce property damage,
including downed trees and power lines that could result in power
outages. Home owners should secure personal property.

&&

$$

NYZ019-241645-
/O.CAN.KBUF.FG.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180224T1100Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0001.180225T0700Z-180225T2300Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the city of Jamestown
335 AM EST Sat Feb 24 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has cancelled the Dense
Fog Advisory.

* LOCATIONS...Chautauqua county, mainly along and northwest of the
  Chautauqua Ridge.

* TIMING...From overnight tonight through early Sunday evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong to damaging winds possible on Sunday. Shallow 
  rooted trees may be downed more easily with the recently thawed 
  and saturated soil conditions. Travel may become hazardous for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong winds of 58 mph or greater could produce property damage,
including downed trees and power lines that could result in power
outages. Home owners should secure personal property.

&&

$$

NYZ020-021-240945-
/O.CAN.KBUF.FG.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180224T1100Z/
Cattaraugus-Allegany-
Including the cities of Olean and Wellsville
335 AM EST Sat Feb 24 2018

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has cancelled the Dense
Fog Advisory.

Visibility has improved considerably. Patchy fog is still 
possible through mid-morning.

$$

NYZ001>003-010-011-241645-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0001.180225T1400Z-180225T2300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, 
Buffalo, and Batavia
335 AM EST Sat Feb 24 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* 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 50 to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong to damaging winds possible. Shallow rooted 
  trees may be downed more easily with the recently thawed and 
  saturated soil conditions. Travel may become hazardous for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong winds of 58 mph or greater could produce property damage,
including downed trees and power lines that could result in power
outages. Home owners should secure personal property.

&&

$$

NYZ007-008-241645-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0001.180225T0900Z-180225T1800Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
335 AM EST Sat Feb 24 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* 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 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong to damaging winds possible. Shallow rooted 
  trees may be downed more easily with the recently thawed and 
  saturated soil conditions. Travel may become hazardous for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong winds of 58 mph or greater could produce property damage,
including downed trees and power lines that could result in power
outages. Home owners should secure personal property.

&&

$$
262 
WWUS71 KBUF 241727
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1227 PM EST Sat Feb 24 2018

NYZ001>003-010>012-085-250130-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.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
1227 PM EST Sat Feb 24 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* 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 50 to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong to damaging winds possible. Shallow rooted 
  trees may be downed more easily with the recently thawed and 
  saturated soil conditions. Travel may become hazardous for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong winds of 58 mph or greater could produce property damage,
including downed trees and power lines that could result in power
outages. Home owners should secure personal property.

&&

$$

NYZ019-250130-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0001.180225T0700Z-180225T2300Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the city of Jamestown
1227 PM EST Sat Feb 24 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...Chautauqua county, mainly along and northwest of 
  the Chautauqua Ridge.

* TIMING...From overnight tonight through early Sunday evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong to damaging winds possible on Sunday. Shallow 
  rooted trees may be downed more easily with the recently 
  thawed and saturated soil conditions. Travel may become 
  hazardous for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong winds of 58 mph or greater could produce property damage,
including downed trees and power lines that could result in power
outages. Home owners should secure personal property.

&&

$$

NYZ007-008-250130-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0001.180225T0900Z-180225T1800Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
1227 PM EST Sat Feb 24 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* 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 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong to damaging winds possible. Shallow rooted 
  trees may be downed more easily with the recently thawed and 
  saturated soil conditions. Travel may become hazardous for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Strong winds of 58 mph or greater could produce property damage,
including downed trees and power lines that could result in power
outages. Home owners should secure personal property.

&&

$$

TMA
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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 23, 3:11 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBUFLewis, Oswego13 hr
Feb 23, 6:31 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBUF3 hr

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High Wind Watches in New York, 2018Every high wind watch in 2018

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.