Alert archive / New York / High Wind Watches in 2018
High Wind Watch 4, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this high wind watch at Apr 14, 2018, 4:21 AM EDT for 4 counties in New York. It took effect at Apr 15, 2018, 5:00 PM EDT. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 14, 2018, 4:21 AM EDT (08:21 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 15, 2018, 5:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 15, 2018, 4:17 AM EDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
Counties Chautauqua County, NY, Erie County, NY, Jefferson County, NY, Lewis County, NY
The radar
The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 111 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:21 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, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 108 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
- 702 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 74 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 33 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 366 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
027 WWUS71 KBUF 140821 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 421 AM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018 NYZ007-008-141630- /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.A.0004.180416T0600Z-180416T2100Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 421 AM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a High Wind Watch, which is in effect from late Sunday night through Monday afternoon. * LOCATIONS...Jefferson and Lewis counties. Strongest gusts through the Black River Valley and the northwestern slope of the Tug Hill. * TIMING...From overnight Sunday night through late Monday afternoon. * WINDS...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will be possible which will bring down numerous trees and powerlines, which may still be coated with ice. Downed trees and power lines will result in power outages. Some property damage is also possible, especially to roofing and siding. Travel in high profile vehicles will be hazardous. 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. && $$ Thomas
4 follow-up statements
709 WWUS71 KBUF 141337 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 937 AM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018 NYZ007-008-142145- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0004.180416T0600Z-180416T2100Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 937 AM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS...Jefferson and Lewis counties. Strongest gusts through the Black River Valley and the northwestern slope of the Tug Hill. * TIMING...From overnight Sunday night through late Monday afternoon. * WINDS...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will be possible which will bring down numerous trees and powerlines, which may still be coated with ice. Downed trees and power lines will result in power outages. Some property damage is also possible, especially to roofing and siding. Travel in high profile vehicles will be hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds of 58 mph or greater could produce property damage, including downed trees and power lines that could result in power outages. Home owners should secure personal property. && $$ HITCHCOCK
835 WWUS71 KBUF 141744 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 144 PM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018 NYZ019-085-150145- /O.EXB.KBUF.HW.A.0004.180415T2100Z-180416T1200Z/ Chautauqua-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 144 PM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a High Wind Watch, which is in effect from late Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * LOCATIONS...Chautauqua and Southern Erie counties. Strongest winds will be found along the Lake Erie shore and near northwest facing slopes. * TIMING...From late Sunday afternoon through early Monday morning. * WINDS...Southeast 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will be possible which may bring down some trees and powerlines and result in power outages. Some property damage is also possible, especially to roofing and siding. Travel in high profile vehicles will be hazardous. 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. && $$ NYZ007-008-150145- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0004.180416T0600Z-180416T2100Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 144 PM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS...Jefferson and Lewis counties. Strongest gusts through the Black River Valley to near Fort Drum and the northwestern slopes of the Tug Hill. * TIMING...From overnight Sunday night through late Monday afternoon. * WINDS...Southeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will be possible which may bring down some trees and powerlines and result in power outages. Some property damage is also possible, especially to roofing and siding. Travel in high profile vehicles will be hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds of 58 mph or greater could produce property damage, including downed trees and power lines that could result in power outages. Home owners should secure personal property. && $$ HITCHCOCK/REYNOLDS
065 WWUS71 KBUF 150104 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 904 PM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018 NYZ019-085-150915- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0004.180415T2100Z-180416T1200Z/ Chautauqua-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 904 PM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * LOCATIONS...Chautauqua and Southern Erie counties. Strongest winds will be found along the Lake Erie shore and near northwest facing slopes. * TIMING...From late Sunday afternoon through early Monday morning. * WINDS...Southeast 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will be possible which may bring down some trees and powerlines and result in power outages. Some property damage is also possible, especially to roofing and siding. Travel in high profile vehicles will be hazardous. 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. && $$ NYZ007-008-150915- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0004.180416T0600Z-180416T2100Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 904 PM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS...Jefferson and Lewis counties. Strongest gusts through the Black River Valley to near Fort Drum...and the northwestern slopes of the Tug Hill. * TIMING...From overnight Sunday night through late Monday afternoon. * WINDS...Southeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will be possible which may bring down some trees and powerlines and result in power outages. Some property damage is also possible, especially to roofing and siding. Travel in high profile vehicles will be hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds of 58 mph or greater could produce property damage, including downed trees and power lines that could result in power outages. Home owners should secure personal property. && $$
169 WWUS71 KBUF 150817 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 417 AM EDT Sun Apr 15 2018 NYZ007-008-151630- /O.UPG.KBUF.HW.A.0004.180416T0600Z-180416T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0004.180416T0600Z-180416T2100Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 417 AM EDT Sun Apr 15 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM EDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 2 AM to 5 PM EDT Monday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATIONS...Jefferson and Lewis counties. Strongest gusts through the Black River Valley to near Fort Drum...and the northwestern slopes of the Tug Hill. * TIMING...From overnight tonight through late Monday afternoon. * WINDS...Southeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may bring down some trees and powerlines and result in power outages. Some property damage is also possible, especially to roofing and siding. Travel in high profile vehicles will be hazardous. 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. && $$ NYZ019-085-151630- /O.UPG.KBUF.HW.A.0004.180415T2100Z-180416T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.180415T2100Z-180416T1200Z/ Chautauqua-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 417 AM EDT Sun Apr 15 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Monday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATIONS...Chautauqua and Southern Erie counties. Strongest winds will be found along the Lake Erie shore and near northwest facing slopes. * TIMING...From late this afternoon through early Monday morning. * WINDS...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Winds may bring down some trees and powerlines and result in power outages. Travel in high profile vehicles will also be hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong wind gusts of up to 57 mph will make driving difficult and could result in minor property damage. Home owners should secure personal property. && $$ Apffel
The office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 4:15 AM EDT | Ice Storm Warning | BUF | Cayuga, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara and 5 more | 33 hr |
| Apr 14, 4:15 AM EDT | Winter Storm Warning | BUF | Jefferson, Lewis | 46 hr |
| Apr 14, 4:22 AM EDT | Lakeshore Flood Warning | BUF | Monroe, Niagara, Orleans | 33 hr |
| Apr 14, 4:31 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | BUF | 4 days |
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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.