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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Burlington, VT

October 30, 201911 counties in Vermont; Clinton County, Essex County, New York

NWS Burlington, VT issued this wind advisory at Oct 30, 2019, 3:07 PM EDT for 11 counties in Vermont; Clinton County, Essex County, New York. It took effect at Oct 31, 2019, 5:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 22 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 30, 2019, 3:07 PM EDT (19:07 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 31, 2019, 5:00 PM EDT
Expired
Nov 1, 2019, 3:06 PM EDT
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS Burlington, VT

Counties Clinton County, NY, Essex County, NY, Addison County, VT, Caledonia County, VT, Chittenden County, VT, Essex County, VT, Franklin County, VT, Grand Isle County, VT, Lamoille County, VT, Orange County, VT, Orleans County, VT, Rutland County, VT, Washington County, VT

The radar

The Burlington radar (KCXX), 29 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:06 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

Albany, NY (KALY), launched 12:00Z, 7.1 hours before the alert went out and 209 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, Albany, NY at 12:00Z on 2019-10-30Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 10 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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, Albany, NY at 12:00Z on 2019-10-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 41 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
10 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
705 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
37 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
41 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
81 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

311 
WWUS71 KBTV 301907
NPWBTV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Burlington VT
307 PM EDT Wed Oct 30 2019

NYZ028-034-035-VTZ001>012-016>019-310915-
/O.NEW.KBTV.WI.Y.0013.191101T1100Z-191101T2100Z/
Eastern Clinton-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Grand Isle-
Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-Lamoille-
Caledonia-Washington-Western Addison-Orange-Western Rutland-
Windsor-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-
Eastern Rutland-
Including the cities of Plattsburgh, Lake Placid, Port Henry, 
Ticonderoga, Alburgh, South Hero, St. Albans, Newport, 
Island Pond, Burlington, Johnson, Stowe, St. Johnsbury, 
Montpelier, Middlebury, Vergennes, Bradford, Randolph, Rutland, 
Springfield, White River Junction, Enosburg Falls, Richford, 
Underhill, Bristol, Ripton, East Wallingford, and Killington
307 PM EDT Wed Oct 30 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 5 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northeast, northwest and southern 
  Vermont and northern New York.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 5 PM EDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase sharply early Friday
  morning, peak from mid-morning to early afternoon, and 
  gradually abate towards sunset.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NYZ029-030-310915-
/O.EXA.KBTV.HW.A.0002.191101T0300Z-191101T2100Z/
Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-
Including the cities of Star Lake, Saranac Lake, and Tupper Lake
307 PM EDT Wed Oct 30 2019

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Southeastern St. Lawrence and Southern Franklin 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase sharply early Friday
  morning, peak from mid-morning to early afternoon, and 
  gradually abate towards sunset.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

NYZ026-027-031-087-310915-
/O.CON.KBTV.HW.A.0002.191101T0300Z-191101T2100Z/
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Western Clinton-
Southwestern St. Lawrence-
Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Dannemora, Ogdensburg, 
Potsdam, and Gouverneur
307 PM EDT Wed Oct 30 2019

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Northern Franklin, Northern St. Lawrence, Southwestern 
  St. Lawrence and Western Clinton Counties.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase sharply early Friday
  morning, peak from mid-morning to early afternoon, and 
  gradually abate towards sunset.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
300 
WWUS71 KBTV 310622
NPWBTV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Burlington VT
222 AM EDT Thu Oct 31 2019

NYZ026-027-029>031-087-312100-
/O.UPG.KBTV.HW.A.0002.191101T0300Z-191101T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBTV.HW.W.0002.191101T0300Z-191101T2100Z/
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Southeastern St. Lawrence-
Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-Southwestern St. Lawrence-
Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Star Lake, Saranac Lake,
Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, and Gouverneur
222 AM EDT Thu Oct 31 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Saint Lawrence Valley and portions of the northern
  Adirondack Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM EDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase sharply early Friday
  morning, with peak wind gusts expected between 5 AM and 2 PM on
  Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NYZ028-034-035-VTZ001>012-016>019-312100-
/O.EXT.KBTV.WI.Y.0013.191031T2100Z-191101T2100Z/
Eastern Clinton-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Grand Isle-
Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-Lamoille-
Caledonia-Washington-Western Addison-Orange-Western Rutland-
Windsor-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-
Eastern Rutland-
Including the cities of Plattsburgh, Lake Placid, Port Henry, 
Ticonderoga, Alburgh, South Hero, St. Albans, Newport, 
Island Pond, Burlington, Johnson, Stowe, St. Johnsbury, 
Montpelier, Middlebury, Vergennes, Bradford, Randolph, Rutland, 
Springfield, White River Junction, Enosburg Falls, Richford, 
Underhill, Bristol, Ripton, East Wallingford, and Killington
222 AM EDT Thu Oct 31 2019

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 
  55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Central and northern Vermont and portions of northern 
  New York.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will cause scattered power outages and
  blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs and shallow rooted
  trees could be uprooted. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty southerly winds will develop this
  evening across the Champlain Valley and spread into the mountain
  communities of Vermont overnight. After a brief break early
  Friday morning, gusty southwest winds will quickly increase
  across all of the region, with peak gusts between 8 AM and 4 PM
  Friday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
807 
WWUS71 KBTV 311930
NPWBTV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Burlington VT
330 PM EDT Thu Oct 31 2019

NYZ026-027-029>031-087-011000-
/O.CON.KBTV.HW.W.0002.191101T0300Z-191101T2100Z/
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Southeastern St. Lawrence-
Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-Southwestern St. Lawrence-
Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Star Lake, Saranac Lake,
Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, and Gouverneur
330 PM EDT Thu Oct 31 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Saint Lawrence Valley and portions of the northern 
  Adirondack Mountains in New York.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM EDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase sharply early Friday 
  morning, with peak wind gusts expected between 5 AM and 2 PM 
  on Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NYZ028-034-035-VTZ001>012-016>019-011000-
/O.CON.KBTV.WI.Y.0013.191031T2100Z-191101T2100Z/
Eastern Clinton-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Grand Isle-
Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-Lamoille-
Caledonia-Washington-Western Addison-Orange-Western Rutland-
Windsor-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-
Eastern Rutland-
Including the cities of Plattsburgh, Lake Placid, Port Henry, 
Ticonderoga, Alburgh, South Hero, St. Albans, Newport, 
Island Pond, Burlington, Johnson, Stowe, St. Johnsbury, 
Montpelier, Middlebury, Vergennes, Bradford, Randolph, Rutland, 
Springfield, White River Junction, Enosburg Falls, Richford, 
Underhill, Bristol, Ripton, East Wallingford, and Killington
330 PM EDT Thu Oct 31 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 
  55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Central and northern Vermont and portions of northern 
  New York.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will cause scattered power outages and 
  blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs and shallow rooted 
  trees could be uprooted.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty southerly winds will develop this 
  evening across the Champlain Valley and spread into the 
  mountain communities of Vermont overnight. After a brief break 
  early Friday morning, gusty southwest winds will quickly 
  increase across all of the region, with peak gusts between 8 
  AM and 4 PM Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
793 
WWUS71 KBTV 010720
NPWBTV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Burlington VT
320 AM EDT Fri Nov 1 2019

NYZ026-027-029>031-087-012100-
/O.CON.KBTV.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-191101T2100Z/
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Southeastern St. Lawrence-
Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-Southwestern St. Lawrence-
Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Star Lake, Saranac Lake,
Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, and Gouverneur
320 AM EDT Fri Nov 1 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Saint Lawrence Valley and portions of the northern 
  Adirondack Mountains in New York.

* WHEN...Through 5 PM EDT today.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest winds will increase sharply 
  around sunrise, with peak gusts through 2 PM this afternoon 
  before gradually diminishing. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NYZ028-034-035-VTZ001>012-016>019-012100-
/O.CON.KBTV.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-191101T2100Z/
Eastern Clinton-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Grand Isle-
Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-Lamoille-
Caledonia-Washington-Western Addison-Orange-Western Rutland-
Windsor-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-
Eastern Rutland-
Including the cities of Plattsburgh, Lake Placid, Port Henry, 
Ticonderoga, Alburgh, South Hero, St. Albans, Newport, 
Island Pond, Burlington, Johnson, Stowe, St. Johnsbury, 
Montpelier, Middlebury, Vergennes, Bradford, Randolph, Rutland, 
Springfield, White River Junction, Enosburg Falls, Richford, 
Underhill, Bristol, Ripton, East Wallingford, and Killington
320 AM EDT Fri Nov 1 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 
  55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Central and northern Vermont and portions of northern 
  New York.

* WHEN...Through 5 PM EDT today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will cause scattered power outages and 
  blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs and shallow rooted 
  trees could be uprooted.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty southwest winds will be widespread
  across the region, with peak gusts expected between 8 AM and 2 
  PM today. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

BANACOS
740 
WWUS71 KBTV 011906
NPWBTV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Burlington VT
306 PM EDT Fri Nov 1 2019

NYZ026-027-029>031-087-012015-
/O.CAN.KBTV.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-191101T2100Z/
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Southeastern St. Lawrence-
Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-Southwestern St. Lawrence-
Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Star Lake, Saranac Lake,
Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, and Gouverneur
306 PM EDT Fri Nov 1 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have fallen below warning criteria. Winds remain breezy with
15 to 25 mph sustained winds and 35 to 45 mph gusts. There remains
the potential for a few downed limbs that may lead to isolated
additional power outages. Wind speeds will decline further after 
sunset.

$$

NYZ028-034-035-VTZ001>012-016>019-012015-
/O.CAN.KBTV.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-191101T2100Z/
Eastern Clinton-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Grand Isle-
Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-Lamoille-
Caledonia-Washington-Western Addison-Orange-Western Rutland-
Windsor-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-
Eastern Rutland-
Including the cities of Plattsburgh, Lake Placid, Port Henry, 
Ticonderoga, Alburgh, South Hero, St. Albans, Newport, 
Island Pond, Burlington, Johnson, Stowe, St. Johnsbury, 
Montpelier, Middlebury, Vergennes, Bradford, Randolph, Rutland, 
Springfield, White River Junction, Enosburg Falls, Richford, 
Underhill, Bristol, Ripton, East Wallingford, and Killington
306 PM EDT Fri Nov 1 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have fallen below advisory criteria, though a few isolated
35 to to 45 mph gusts are occurring in favored areas. Isolated
downed limbs may lead to additional power outages. Wind speeds will
continue to subside after sunset.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Burlington, VT issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 30, 3:15 AM EDTFlood WatchBTVAddison, Caledonia, Chittenden, Essex, Franklin, Lamoille and 4 more55 hr
Oct 30, 3:05 AM EDTHigh Wind WatchBTVClinton, Franklin, St. Lawrence23 hr

Nearby

Wind Advisories in Vermont, 2019Wind Advisories in New York, 2019Every wind advisory in 2019

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.