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Beach Hazards Statement 5, NWS Buffalo, NY

August 7, 2019Chautauqua County, Erie County, New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this beach hazards statement at Aug 7, 2019, 10:41 PM EDT for Chautauqua County, Erie County, New York. It took effect at Aug 8, 2019, 2:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 7 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 7, 2019, 10:41 PM EDT (02:41 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 8, 2019, 2:00 PM EDT
Expired
Aug 8, 2019, 9:00 PM EDT
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

Counties Chautauqua County, NY, Erie County, NY

The radar

The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 55 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:41 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, 2.7 hours before the alert went out and 55 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 2019-08-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 627 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 2019-08-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 18 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
627 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-11 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1024 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
11 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
18 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-12 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

907 
WHUS41 KBUF 080241
CFWBUF

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1041 PM EDT Wed Aug 7 2019

NYZ004>007-081100-
/O.CON.KBUF.LS.A.0009.190809T0000Z-190810T0400Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-
1041 PM EDT Wed Aug 7 2019

...LAKESHORE FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

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

* LAKE SHORE FLOODING...The combination of very high lake levels 
  and a prolonged period of moderate to strong west to northwest 
  winds will result in greater wave action and an increase in 
  lakeshore flooding potential along the southeast and eastern 
  shores of Lake Ontario.

* TIMING...From Thursday evening through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Lakeshore flooding impacts may increase, especially 
  in bays, inlets, and other low lying areas along the 
  shoreline. Wave action may produce an increase in shoreline 
  erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Lakeshore Flood Watch means that conditions favorable for
lakeshore flooding are expected to develop. Residents on or near
the shore should take action to protect property...and listen for
later statements or warnings.

&&

$$

NYZ019-085-081100-
/O.NEW.KBUF.BH.S.0005.190808T1800Z-190809T0100Z/
Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
1041 PM EDT Wed Aug 7 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Beach
Hazards Statement, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon
through Thursday evening.

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

* TIMING...From Thursday afternoon through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
707 
WHUS41 KBUF 080833
CFWBUF

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
433 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2019

NYZ004>007-081700-
/O.UPG.KBUF.LS.A.0009.190809T0000Z-190810T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.LS.W.0009.190808T2200Z-190810T0900Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-
433 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2019

...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Lakeshore
Flood Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 5 AM
EDT Saturday. The Lakeshore Flood Watch is no longer in effect.

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

* LAKE SHORE FLOODING...The combination of very high lake levels
  and a prolonged period of brisk westerly to west-northwesterly
  winds will result in greater wave action and increased lakeshore
  flooding and erosion along the eastern and southeastern
  shoreline of Lake Ontario.

* TIMING...From 6 PM this evening to 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Lakeshore flooding impacts will increase, especially
  in bays, inlets, and other low lying areas along the shoreline.
  Increased wave action will produce an increase in shoreline 
  erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Lakeshore Flood Warning means lakeshore flooding is occurring,
is imminent, or is expected to occur. People in the warning area
should take immediate action to protect life and property. Listen
to local radio...television...or NOAA Weather Radio for further
information.

&&

$$

NYZ019-085-081700-
/O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0005.190808T1800Z-190809T0100Z/
Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
433 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING...

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

* TIMING...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon 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.

&&

$$

JJR
350 
WHUS41 KBUF 080841
CFWBUF

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
441 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2019

NYZ004>007-081700-
/O.CON.KBUF.LS.W.0009.190808T2200Z-190810T0900Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-
441 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2019

...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

* LAKE SHORE FLOODING...The combination of very high lake levels 
  and a prolonged period of brisk westerly to west-northwesterly 
  winds will result in greater wave action and increased 
  lakeshore flooding and erosion along the eastern and 
  southeastern shoreline of Lake Ontario.

* TIMING...From 6 PM this evening to 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Lakeshore flooding impacts will increase, especially 
  in bays, inlets, and other low lying areas along the 
  shoreline. Increased wave action will produce an increase in 
  shoreline erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Lakeshore Flood Warning means lakeshore flooding is occurring,
is imminent, or is expected to occur. People in the warning area
should take immediate action to protect life and property. Listen
to local radio...television...or NOAA Weather Radio for further
information.

&&

$$

NYZ010-081700-
/O.EXA.KBUF.BH.S.0005.190808T1800Z-190809T0100Z/
Northern Erie-
441 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Beach
Hazards Statement, which is in effect from 2 PM EDT this
afternoon through this evening.

* LOCATIONS...Beaches of Northern Erie county.

* TIMING...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon 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.

&&

$$

NYZ019-085-081700-
/O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0005.190808T1800Z-190809T0100Z/
Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
441 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING...

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

* TIMING...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon 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.

&&

$$

JJR
236 
WHUS41 KBUF 081458
CFWBUF

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1058 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2019

NYZ004>007-082300-
/O.CON.KBUF.LS.W.0009.190808T2200Z-190810T0900Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-
1058 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2019

...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

* LAKE SHORE FLOODING...The combination of very high lake levels 
  and a prolonged period of brisk westerly to west-northwesterly 
  winds will result in greater wave action and increased 
  lakeshore flooding and erosion along the eastern and 
  southeastern shoreline of Lake Ontario.

* TIMING...From 6 PM this evening to 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Lakeshore flooding impacts will increase, especially 
  in bays, inlets, and other low lying areas along the 
  shoreline. Increased wave action will produce an increase in 
  shoreline erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Lakeshore Flood Warning means lakeshore flooding is occurring,
is imminent, or is expected to occur. People in the warning area
should take immediate action to protect life and property. Listen
to local radio...television...or NOAA Weather Radio for further
information.

&&

$$

NYZ010-019-085-082300-
/O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0005.190808T1800Z-190809T0100Z/
Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
1058 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* TIMING...From 2 PM this afternoon to 9 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.

&&

$$
560 
WHUS41 KBUF 081948
CFWBUF

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
348 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2019

NYZ004>007-090400-
/O.CON.KBUF.LS.W.0009.190808T2200Z-190810T0900Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-
348 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2019

...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

* LAKE SHORE FLOODING...The combination of very high lake levels 
  and a prolonged period of brisk westerly to west-northwesterly 
  winds will result in greater wave action and increased 
  lakeshore flooding and erosion along the eastern and 
  southeastern shoreline of Lake Ontario.

* TIMING...Until 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Lakeshore flooding impacts will increase, especially 
  in bays, inlets, and other low lying areas along the 
  shoreline. Increased wave action will produce an increase in 
  shoreline erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Lakeshore Flood Warning means lakeshore flooding is occurring,
is imminent, or is expected to occur. People in the warning area
should take immediate action to protect life and property. Listen
to local radio...television...or NOAA Weather Radio for further
information.

&&

$$

NYZ010-019-085-090100-
/O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-190809T0100Z/
Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
348 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* TIMING...Until 9 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.

&&

$$
467 
WHUS41 KBUF 090104
CFWBUF

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
904 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2019

NYZ010-019-085-090215-
/O.EXP.KBUF.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-190809T0100Z/
Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
904 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED...

Waves will continue to gradually subside tonight.

$$

NYZ004>007-090915-
/O.CON.KBUF.LS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-190810T0900Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-
904 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2019

...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

* LAKE SHORE FLOODING...The combination of very high lake levels 
  and a prolonged period of brisk westerly to west-northwesterly 
  winds will result in greater wave action and increased 
  lakeshore flooding and erosion along the eastern and 
  southeastern shoreline of Lake Ontario.

* TIMING...Until 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Lakeshore flooding impacts will increase, especially 
  in bays, inlets, and other low lying areas along the 
  shoreline. Increased wave action will produce an increase in 
  shoreline erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Lakeshore Flood Warning means lakeshore flooding is occurring,
is imminent, or is expected to occur. People in the warning area
should take immediate action to protect life and property. Listen
to local radio...television...or NOAA Weather Radio for further
information.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 7, 10:42 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBUF71 hr
Aug 8, 4:33 AM EDTLakeshore Flood WarningBUFCayuga, Jefferson, Oswego, Wayne65 hr
Aug 8, 10:16 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBUF59 min
Aug 8, 10:27 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBUF63 min
Aug 8, 10:35 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBUFErie, Niagara40 min
Aug 8, 10:39 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBUFCattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie66 min
Aug 8, 10:48 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBUFErie42 min
Aug 8, 10:58 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBUF62 min
Aug 8, 11:15 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBUFErie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans60 min
Aug 8, 11:39 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFCattaraugus36 min
Aug 8, 11:45 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBUFCattaraugus, Erie, Wyoming36 min
Aug 8, 11:50 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBUFGenesee, Livingston, Monroe, Orleans55 min
Aug 8, 11:58 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBUF62 min
Aug 8, 12:20 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBUFLivingston, Monroe, Ontario, Wayne55 min
Aug 8, 12:24 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFAllegany, Livingston36 min
Aug 8, 12:30 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBUF60 min
Aug 8, 12:38 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBUFLivingston, Ontario67 min
Aug 8, 12:53 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBUFAllegany, Cattaraugus54 min
Aug 8, 1:04 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBUF86 min
Aug 8, 1:06 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBUFCayuga, Ontario, Oswego, Wayne54 min
Aug 8, 1:50 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBUFCayuga, Jefferson, Oswego70 min
Aug 8, 3:01 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFGenesee44 min
Aug 8, 4:23 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFErie37 min
Aug 8, 4:50 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFWayne40 min
Aug 8, 5:12 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFErie48 min

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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.