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High Wind Watch 2, NWS Buffalo, NY

March 30, 20189 counties in New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this high wind watch at Mar 30, 2018, 4:34 AM EDT for 9 counties in New York. It took effect at Mar 31, 2018, 5:00 PM EDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 30, 2018, 4:34 AM EDT (08:34 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 31, 2018, 5:00 PM EDT
Expired
Mar 30, 2018, 1:47 PM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

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

The radar

The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 60 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:34 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, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 57 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 2018-03-30Temperature 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, Buffalo Intl Airport, NY at 00:00Z on 2018-03-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 108 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
417 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
74 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
108 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
185 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

780 
WWUS71 KBUF 300834
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
434 AM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

NYZ007-301700-
/O.NEW.KBUF.HW.A.0002.180401T0300Z-180401T1500Z/
Jefferson-
Including the city of Watertown
434 AM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

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

* LOCATIONS...Jefferson county.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Strong to potentially damaging winds will be possible
  and could bring down trees and power lines, resulting in
  scattered power outages. Travel may also 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>004-010>012-019-085-301700-
/O.NEW.KBUF.HW.A.0002.180331T2100Z-180401T1200Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-
Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park, 
and Springville
434 AM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

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

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

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

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

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

* IMPACTS...Strong to potentially damaging winds will be possible
  and could bring down trees and power lines, resulting in
  scattered power outages. Travel may also 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.

&&

$$

JJR/SMITH
2 follow-up statements
577 
WWUS71 KBUF 301602
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1202 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

NYZ007-310015-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0002.180401T0300Z-180401T1500Z/
Jefferson-
Including the city of Watertown
1202 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* LOCATIONS...Jefferson county.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Strong to potentially damaging winds will be 
  possible and could bring down trees and power lines, resulting 
  in scattered power outages. Travel may also 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>004-010>012-019-085-310015-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0002.180331T2100Z-180401T1200Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-
Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park, 
and Springville
1202 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

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

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

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

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

* IMPACTS...Strong to potentially damaging winds will be 
  possible and could bring down trees and power lines, resulting 
  in scattered power outages. Travel may also 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.

&&

$$
483 
WWUS71 KBUF 301747
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
147 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

NYZ001>004-010>012-019-085-310200-
/O.UPG.KBUF.HW.A.0002.180331T2100Z-180401T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0002.180331T2100Z-180401T1200Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-
Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park, 
and Springville
147 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SATURDAY TO 8 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 5 PM Saturday to 8 AM EDT
Sunday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Erie, Genesee,
  Wyoming, and Chautauqua counties, mainly along the lakeshore
  along Lake Erie and South of Lake Ontario to about the Thruway. 

* TIMING...From late Saturday afternoon through early Sunday 
  morning.  Winds will be strongest overnight. 

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

* IMPACTS...Strong to potentially damaging winds will be 
  possible and could bring down trees and power lines, resulting 
  in scattered power outages. Travel may also 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.

&&

$$

NYZ007-310200-
/O.UPG.KBUF.HW.A.0002.180401T0300Z-180401T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0002.180401T0300Z-180401T1500Z/
Jefferson-
Including the city of Watertown
147 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM SATURDAY TO 11 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 11 PM Saturday to 11 AM EDT
Sunday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* LOCATIONS...Jefferson county.

* TIMING...From late Saturday evening through late Sunday 
  morning.  Winds will be strongest overnight. 

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

* IMPACTS...Strong to potentially damaging winds will be 
  possible and could bring down trees and power lines, resulting 
  in scattered power outages. Travel may also 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.

&&

$$

NYZ005-006-310200-
/O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0002.180401T0300Z-180401T1500Z/
Northern Cayuga-Oswego-
Including the cities of Fair Haven and Oswego
147 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM SATURDAY TO 11 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 11 PM Saturday to 11 AM EDT
Sunday.

* LOCATIONS...Northern Cayuga and Oswego counties.

* TIMING...From late Saturday evening through late Sunday 
  morning.  Winds will be strongest overnight. 

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong to potentially damaging winds will be 
  possible and could bring down trees and power lines, resulting 
  in scattered power outages. Travel may also 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.

&&

$$

NYZ008-310200-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0003.180401T0300Z-180401T1500Z/
Lewis-
Including the city of Lowville
147 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM SATURDAY TO 11 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 11 PM Saturday to 11 AM EDT
Sunday.

* LOCATIONS...Lewis county.

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

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will be possible and could bring down
  tree branches and power lines, resulting in scattered power
  outages. 

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.

&&

$$

NYZ013-014-020-021-310200-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0003.180331T2100Z-180401T1200Z/
Livingston-Ontario-Cattaraugus-Allegany-
Including the cities of Geneseo, Canandaigua, Olean, 
and Wellsville
147 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SATURDAY TO 8 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 5 PM Saturday to 8 AM EDT
Sunday.

* LOCATIONS...Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, and Allegany 
  counties.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will be possible and could bring down
  tree branches and power lines, resulting in scattered power
  outages. 

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 30, 4:34 AM EDTGale WatchBUF24 hr
Mar 30, 4:34 AM EDTLakeshore Flood WatchBUFCayuga, Jefferson, Oswego, Wayne9 hr
Mar 30, 4:34 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBUF24 hr
Mar 30, 1:47 PM EDTHigh Wind WarningBUFCayuga, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Jefferson, Monroe and 5 more36 hr
Mar 30, 1:47 PM EDTWind AdvisoryBUFAllegany, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston and 5 more39 hr
Mar 30, 1:55 PM EDTLakeshore Flood WarningBUFCayuga, Jefferson, Oswego, Wayne45 hr
Mar 30, 2:01 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBUF53 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.