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Beach Hazards Statement 10, NWS Buffalo, NY

September 3, 20199 counties in New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this beach hazards statement at Sep 3, 2019, 10:32 PM EDT for 9 counties in New York. It took effect at Sep 4, 2019, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 3, 2019, 10:32 PM EDT (02:32 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 4, 2019, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 4, 2019, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

Counties Cayuga County, NY, Chautauqua County, NY, Erie County, NY, Jefferson County, NY, Monroe County, NY, Niagara County, NY, Orleans County, NY, Oswego County, NY, Wayne County, NY

The radar

The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 94 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:32 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Buffalo Intl Airport, NY (KBUF), launched 00:00Z, 2.5 hours before the alert went out and 91 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 2019-09-04Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 34 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, Buffalo Intl Airport, NY at 00:00Z on 2019-09-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 160 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
34 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-11 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1315 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
36 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
160 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
295 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.3

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The text

As transmitted.

995 
WHUS41 KBUF 040232
CFWBUF

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1032 PM EDT Tue Sep 3 2019

NYZ010-019-085-041045-
/O.NEW.KBUF.BH.S.0010.190904T1000Z-190904T2100Z/
Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
1032 PM EDT Tue Sep 3 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Beach
Hazards Statement, which is in effect from 6 AM EDT Wednesday
through Wednesday afternoon.

* LOCATIONS...Beaches of Erie and Chautauqua counties.

* TIMING...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when there is a high swim
risk. This means life threatening waves and currents are
expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous
areas like piers and breakwalls.

&&

$$

NYZ001>003-041045-
/O.NEW.KBUF.BH.S.0010.190904T1000Z-190904T2100Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-
1032 PM EDT Tue Sep 3 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Beach
Hazards Statement, which is in effect from 6 AM EDT Wednesday
through Wednesday afternoon.

* LOCATIONS...Beaches of Niagara, Orleans, and Monroe counties.

* TIMING...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when there is a high swim
risk. This means life threatening waves and currents are
expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous
areas like piers and breakwalls.

&&

$$

NYZ004>007-041045-
/O.NEW.KBUF.BH.S.0010.190904T1000Z-190904T2200Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-
1032 PM EDT Tue Sep 3 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Beach
Hazards Statement, which is in effect from 6 AM EDT Wednesday
through Wednesday afternoon.

* LOCATIONS...Beaches of Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, and 
  Jefferson counties.

* TIMING...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when there is a high swim
risk. This means life threatening waves and currents are
expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous
areas like piers and breakwalls.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
143 
WHUS41 KBUF 040819
CFWBUF

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
419 AM EDT Wed Sep 4 2019

NYZ010-019-085-041700-
/O.EXT.KBUF.BH.S.0010.190904T1200Z-190904T2100Z/
Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
419 AM EDT Wed Sep 4 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...Beaches of Erie and Chautauqua counties.

* TIMING...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when there is a high swim
risk. This means life threatening waves and currents are
expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous
areas like piers and breakwalls.

&&

$$

NYZ001-002-041700-
/O.EXT.KBUF.BH.S.0010.190904T1200Z-190904T2100Z/
Niagara-Orleans-
419 AM EDT Wed Sep 4 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...Beaches of Niagara and Orleans counties.

* TIMING...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when there is a high swim
risk. This means life threatening waves and currents are
expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous
areas like piers and breakwalls.

&&

$$

NYZ003>007-041700-
/O.EXT.KBUF.BH.S.0010.190904T1000Z-190905T0000Z/
Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-
419 AM EDT Wed Sep 4 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Beaches of Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, 
  and Jefferson counties.

* TIMING...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when there is a high swim
risk. This means life threatening waves and currents are
expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous
areas like piers and breakwalls.

&&

$$
634 
WHUS41 KBUF 041643
CFWBUF

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1243 PM EDT Wed Sep 4 2019


NYZ010-019-085-042100-
/O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190904T2100Z/
Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
1243 PM EDT Wed Sep 4 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...Beaches of Erie and Chautauqua counties.

* TIMING...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when there is a high swim
risk. This means life threatening waves and currents are
expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous
areas like piers and breakwalls.

&&

$$

NYZ001-002-042100-
/O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190904T2100Z/
Niagara-Orleans-
1243 PM EDT Wed Sep 4 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...Beaches of Niagara and Orleans counties.

* TIMING...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when there is a high swim
risk. This means life threatening waves and currents are
expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous
areas like piers and breakwalls.

&&

$$

NYZ003>007-050000-
/O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190905T0000Z/
Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-
1243 PM EDT Wed Sep 4 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Beaches of Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, 
  and Jefferson counties. 

* TIMING...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when there is a high swim
risk. This means life threatening waves and currents are
expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous
areas like piers and breakwalls.

&&

$$
244 
WHUS41 KBUF 042059
CFWBUF

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
459 PM EDT Wed Sep 4 2019

NYZ010-019-085-042200-
/O.CAN.KBUF.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190904T2100Z/
Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
459 PM EDT Wed Sep 4 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has cancelled the Beach
Hazards Statement.

$$

NYZ001-002-050000-
/O.EXT.KBUF.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190905T0000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-
459 PM EDT Wed Sep 4 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Beaches of Niagara and Orleans counties.

* TIMING...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when there is a high swim
risk. This means life threatening waves and currents are
expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous
areas like piers and breakwalls.

&&

$$

NYZ003>007-050000-
/O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190905T0000Z/
Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-
459 PM EDT Wed Sep 4 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Beaches of Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, 
  and Jefferson counties.

* TIMING...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when there is a high swim
risk. This means life threatening waves and currents are
expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous
areas like piers and breakwalls.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 4, 4:13 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBUF62 min
Sep 4, 4:23 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFChautauqua37 min
Sep 4, 4:50 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFCattaraugus25 min
Sep 4, 5:44 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBUF61 min
Sep 4, 6:47 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBUF58 min
Sep 4, 7:05 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFLewis55 min
Sep 4, 7:09 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFGenesee, Monroe51 min
Sep 4, 7:14 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFOnondaga31 min
Sep 4, 8:00 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFLewis45 min
Sep 4, 8:30 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFWayne45 min
Sep 4, 8:47 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFLewis28 min

Nearby

Beach Hazards Statements in New York, 2019Every beach hazards statement 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.