Alert archive / New York / High Wind Warnings in 2018

High Wind Warning 2, NWS New York, NY

April 4, 20184 counties in New York; Bergen County, Passaic County, New Jersey; Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

NWS New York, NY issued this high wind warning at Apr 4, 2018, 10:50 AM EDT for 4 counties in New York; Bergen County, Passaic County, New Jersey; Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. It took effect at Apr 4, 2018, 12:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 10 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 4, 2018, 10:50 AM EDT (14:50 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 4, 2018, 12:00 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 4, 2018, 9:44 PM EDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS New York, NY

Counties Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT, Bergen County, NJ, Passaic County, NJ, Orange County, NY, Putnam County, NY, Rockland County, NY, Westchester County, NY

The radar

The Brookhaven radar (KOKX), 90 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:56 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

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 2.8 hours before the alert went out and 90 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, Brookhaven, NY at 12:00Z on 2018-04-04Temperature 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, Brookhaven, NY at 12:00Z on 2018-04-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 355 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
473 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
42 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
355 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
388 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

369 
WWUS71 KOKX 041450
NPWOKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
1050 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

CTZ005-NJZ002-004-103-NYZ067>070-042300-
/O.UPG.KOKX.WI.Y.0004.180404T1600Z-180405T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KOKX.HW.W.0002.180404T1600Z-180405T0400Z/
Northern Fairfield-Western Passaic-Eastern Passaic-Western Bergen-
Orange-Putnam-Rockland-Northern Westchester-
1050 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect until midnight EDT tonight. The Wind
Advisory is no longer in effect.

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

* TIMING...Developing behind a cold frontal passage this 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Scattered to widespread power outages are expected. Travel will
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

CTZ006-042300-
/O.UPG.KOKX.WI.Y.0004.180404T1800Z-180405T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KOKX.HW.W.0002.180404T1800Z-180405T0400Z/
Northern New Haven-
1050 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to midnight
EDT tonight. The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect.

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

* TIMING...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Scattered to widespread power outages are expected. Travel will
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

CTZ009-NJZ006-104>108-NYZ071>075-176>179-042300-
/O.CON.KOKX.WI.Y.0004.180404T1600Z-180405T0400Z/
Southern Fairfield-Hudson-Eastern Bergen-Western Essex-
Eastern Essex-Western Union-Eastern Union-Southern Westchester-
New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-Richmond (Staten Island)-
Kings (Brooklyn)-Northern Queens-Northern Nassau-Southern Queens-
Southern Nassau-
1050 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Developing behind a cold frontal passage this 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will be capable of blowing down limbs, 
  trees, and power lines. Isolated to scattered power outages are 
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph,
or gusts of 46 to 57 mph, are expected or occurring. Winds this
strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles, in open areas, and on elevated roads and bridges. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

CTZ007-008-010>012-NYZ078>081-042300-
/O.CON.KOKX.WI.Y.0004.180404T1800Z-180405T0400Z/
Northern Middlesex-Northern New London-Southern New Haven-
Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-Northwestern Suffolk-
Northeastern Suffolk-Southwestern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk-
1050 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Developing behind a cold frontal passage this 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will be capable of blowing down limbs, 
  trees, and power lines. Isolated to scattered power outages are 
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph,
or gusts of 46 to 57 mph, are expected or occurring. Winds this
strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles, in open areas, and on elevated roads and bridges. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
101 
WWUS71 KOKX 041944
NPWOKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
344 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

CTZ006-050400-
/O.CON.KOKX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180405T0400Z/
Northern New Haven-
344 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

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

* TIMING...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Scattered to widespread power outages are expected. Travel 
  will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

CTZ005-NJZ002-004-103-NYZ067>070-050400-
/O.CON.KOKX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180405T0400Z/
Northern Fairfield-Western Passaic-Eastern Passaic-Western Bergen-
Orange-Putnam-Rockland-Northern Westchester-
344 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

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

* TIMING...Developing behind a cold frontal passage this 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

CTZ009-NJZ006-104>108-NYZ071>075-176>179-050400-
/O.CON.KOKX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180405T0400Z/
Southern Fairfield-Hudson-Eastern Bergen-Western Essex-
Eastern Essex-Western Union-Eastern Union-Southern Westchester-
New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-Richmond (Staten Island)-
Kings (Brooklyn)-Northern Queens-Northern Nassau-Southern Queens-
Southern Nassau-
344 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WINDS...West 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Developing behind a cold frontal passage this 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will be capable of blowing down limbs, 
  trees, and power lines. Isolated to scattered power outages are 
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph,
or gusts of 46 to 57 mph, are expected or occurring. Winds this
strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles, in open areas, and on elevated roads and bridges. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

CTZ007-008-010>012-NYZ078>081-050400-
/O.CON.KOKX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180405T0400Z/
Northern Middlesex-Northern New London-Southern New Haven-
Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-Northwestern Suffolk-
Northeastern Suffolk-Southwestern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk-
344 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Developing behind a cold frontal passage this 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will be capable of blowing down limbs, 
  trees, and power lines. Isolated to scattered power outages are 
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph,
or gusts of 46 to 57 mph, are expected or occurring. Winds this
strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles, in open areas, and on elevated roads and bridges. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$
065 
WWUS71 KOKX 050144
NPWOKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
944 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

CTZ005-006-NJZ002-004-103-NYZ067>070-050245-
/O.CAN.KOKX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180405T0400Z/
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Western Passaic-
Eastern Passaic-Western Bergen-Orange-Putnam-Rockland-
Northern Westchester-
944 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Upton has cancelled the High Wind
Warning.

Gusty winds will slowly subside through the night, with a few 
gusts to around 40 mph possible prior to midnight.

$$

CTZ007>012-NJZ006-104>108-NYZ071>075-078>081-176>179-050245-
/O.CAN.KOKX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180405T0400Z/
Northern Middlesex-Northern New London-Southern Fairfield-
Southern New Haven-Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-Hudson-
Eastern Bergen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Western Union-
Eastern Union-Southern Westchester-New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-
Richmond (Staten Island)-Kings (Brooklyn)-Northwestern Suffolk-
Northeastern Suffolk-Southwestern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk-
Northern Queens-Northern Nassau-Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
944 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Upton has cancelled the Wind
Advisory.

Gusty winds will slowly subside through the night, with a few 
gusts to around 40 mph possible prior to midnight.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 3, 9:49 PM EDTMarine Dense Fog AdvisoryOKX14 hr
Apr 4, 12:07 PM EDTMarine Dense Fog AdvisoryOKX3 hr
Apr 4, 1:21 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementOKXBronx, Kings, New York, Queens, Richmond39 min
Apr 4, 1:39 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementOKXKings, Nassau, Queens51 min

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in New York, 2018High Wind Warnings in New Jersey, 2018High Wind Warnings in Connecticut, 2018Every high wind warning 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.