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High Wind Warning 4, NWS New York, NY

November 15, 2018Suffolk County, New York

NWS New York, NY issued this high wind warning at Nov 15, 2018, 4:36 PM EST for Suffolk County, New York. It took effect at Nov 15, 2018, 9:00 PM EST. It was in force for 7 hr. 1 report 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 15, 2018, 4:36 PM EST (21:36 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 15, 2018, 9:00 PM EST
Expired
Nov 16, 2018, 3:38 AM EST
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS New York, NY

County Suffolk County, NY

The radar

The Brookhaven radar (KOKX), 17 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:37 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Nov 15, 9:00 PM ESTSNOW 3.6Bay Shore, NY

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 9.6 hours before the alert went out and 17 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 2018-11-15Temperature 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 2018-11-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 9 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
1439 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
59 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
9 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
39 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

227 
WWUS71 KOKX 152136
NPWOKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
436 PM EST Thu Nov 15 2018

NYZ079-081-161000-
/O.NEW.KOKX.HW.W.0004.181116T0200Z-181116T1100Z/
Northeastern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk-
Including the cities of Brookhaven National Laboratory, 
Wading River, Calverton, Southold, Gardner's Island, Mastic, 
Hampton Bays, Mastic Beach, Manorville, Center Moriches, Springs,
and East Moriches
436 PM EST Thu Nov 15 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 9 PM this evening to 6 AM EST
Friday.

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

* TIMING...Late this evening and overnight. 

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  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.

&&

$$

CTZ009>012-NYZ078-080-161000-
/O.NEW.KOKX.WI.Y.0009.181116T0200Z-181116T1100Z/
Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-Southern Middlesex-
Southern New London-Northwestern Suffolk-Southwestern Suffolk-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, New Canaan, Stamford, 
Norwalk, Stratford, New Haven, West Haven, Milford, Clinton, 
Essex, Deep River, Westbrook, Old Saybrook, Saybrook Manor, 
New London, Groton, Sagtikos Parkway, Commack, Coram, 
Huntington Station, Long Island Express, Centereach, 
Nesconset Highway, Brentwood, Central Islip, West Islip, 
Deer Park, Lindenhurst, Holbrook, and Carmans River
436 PM EST Thu Nov 15 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a Wind Advisory,
which is in effect from 9 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Friday.

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

* TIMING...Late this evening and overnight. 

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

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.

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
625 
WWUS71 KOKX 160838
NPWOKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
338 AM EST Fri Nov 16 2018

NYZ079-081-161700-
/O.CAN.KOKX.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-181116T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KOKX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-181116T1700Z/
Northeastern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk-
Including the cities of Brookhaven National Laboratory, 
Wading River, Calverton, Southold, Gardner's Island, Mastic, 
Hampton Bays, Mastic Beach, Manorville, Center Moriches, Springs,
and East Moriches
338 AM EST Fri Nov 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a Wind Advisory,
which is in effect until noon EST today. The High Wind Warning
has been cancelled.

* WINDS...Northeast becoming northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up
  to 50 mph.

* TIMING...This morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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.

&&

$$

NYZ071>075-176>179-161700-
/O.EXB.KOKX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-181116T1700Z/
Southern Westchester-New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-
Richmond (Staten Island)-Kings (Brooklyn)-Northern Queens-
Northern Nassau-Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
Including the cities of Yonkers, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, 
White Plains, Harlem, Washington Heights, East Tremont, Fordham, 
Laguardia Airport, Mott Haven, Riverdale, Woodlawn, Annadale, 
Grasmere, Heartland Village, Huguenot, Hylan Blvd, New Dorp, 
Todt Hill, Bay Ridge, Canarsie, Coney Island, Crown Heights, 
Flatbush, Greenpoint, Astoria, Bayside, Flushing, 
Jackson Heights, Triborough Bridge, Whitestone, Glen Cove, 
Syosset, Port Washington, Jericho, Great Neck, Woodbury, 
Manhasset, Howard Beach, Jamaica, Kennedy Airport, Ozone Park, 
Levittown, Freeport, Hicksville, East Meadow, Valley Stream, 
Long Beach, and Oceanside
338 AM EST Fri Nov 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a Wind Advisory,
which is in effect until noon EST today.

* WINDS...Northeast becoming northwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up
  to 50 mph.

* TIMING...This morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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.

&&

$$

CTZ009>012-NYZ078-080-161700-
/O.EXT.KOKX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-181116T1700Z/
Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-Southern Middlesex-
Southern New London-Northwestern Suffolk-Southwestern Suffolk-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, New Canaan, Stamford, 
Norwalk, Stratford, New Haven, West Haven, Milford, Clinton, 
Essex, Deep River, Westbrook, Old Saybrook, Saybrook Manor, 
New London, Groton, Sagtikos Parkway, Commack, Coram, 
Huntington Station, Long Island Express, Centereach, 
Nesconset Highway, Brentwood, Central Islip, West Islip, 
Deer Park, Lindenhurst, Holbrook, and Carmans River
338 AM EST Fri Nov 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WINDS...Northeast becoming northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up
  to 50 mph.

* TIMING...This morning.

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

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 14, 9:51 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryOKX19 hr
Nov 15, 3:55 AM ESTCoastal Flood StatementOKXKings, New York, Queens, Richmond, Suffolk26 hr
Nov 15, 3:55 AM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryOKXBronx, Nassau, Queens, Suffolk, Westchester29 hr
Nov 15, 12:29 PM ESTWinter Storm WarningOKXOrange, Putnam, Rockland, Westchester22 hr
Nov 15, 2:23 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementOKXBronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Rockland and 2 more82 min
Nov 15, 4:01 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementOKXBronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Putnam and 4 more89 min
Nov 15, 4:25 PM ESTStorm WarningOKX11 hr
Nov 15, 4:36 PM ESTWind AdvisoryOKXBronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Richmond and 2 more19 hr

Nearby

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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.