Alert archive / New York / High Wind Watches in 2019
High Wind Watch 2, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this high wind watch at Feb 21, 2019, 12:00 PM EST for 16 counties in New York. It took effect at Feb 24, 2019, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 21, 2019, 12:00 PM EST (17:00 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 24, 2019, 7:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Feb 22, 2019, 3:19 AM EST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
Counties Allegany County, NY, Cattaraugus County, NY, Cayuga County, NY, Chautauqua County, NY, Erie County, NY, Genesee County, NY, Jefferson County, NY, Lewis County, NY, Livingston County, NY, Monroe County, NY, Niagara County, NY, Ontario County, NY, Orleans County, NY, Oswego County, NY, Wayne County, NY, Wyoming County, NY
The radar
The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 90 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:00 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
Buffalo Intl Airport, NY (KBUF), launched 12:00Z, 5.0 hours before the alert went out and 87 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 652 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 88 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 87 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 183 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
737 WWUS71 KBUF 211700 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1200 PM EST Thu Feb 21 2019 NYZ001>003-007-010-011-019-085-220500- /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.A.0002.190224T1200Z-190225T1200Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Jefferson-Northern Erie-Genesee-Chautauqua- Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Watertown, Buffalo, Batavia, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 1200 PM EST Thu Feb 21 2019 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a High Wind Watch, which is in effect from Sunday morning through Monday morning. * LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Jefferson, Erie, Genesee, and Chautauqua counties. * TIMING...From early Sunday morning through early Monday morning. * WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong wind gusts will bring down trees and power lines and result in scattered power outages. Shallow rooted pines will be particularly vulnerable. Minor property damage is also possible, especially to roofs and siding. Travel in high profile vehicles will be very difficult at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds of 58 mph or greater could produce property damage, including downed trees and power lines that could result in power outages. Home owners should secure personal property. && $$ NYZ004>006-008-012>014-020-021-220500- /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.A.0002.190224T1500Z-190225T0900Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Lewis-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario- Cattaraugus-Allegany- Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Lowville, Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Olean, and Wellsville 1200 PM EST Thu Feb 21 2019 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a High Wind Watch, which is in effect from Sunday morning through late Sunday night. * LOCATIONS...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Lewis, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties. * TIMING...From late Sunday morning through late Sunday night. * WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong wind gusts will bring down trees and power lines and result in scattered power outages. Shallow rooted pines will be particularly vulnerable. Minor property damage is also possible, especially to roofs and siding. Travel in high profile vehicles will be very difficult at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds of 58 mph or greater could produce property damage, including downed trees and power lines that could result in power outages. Home owners should secure personal property. && $$
3 follow-up statements
592 WWUS71 KBUF 212203 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 503 PM EST Thu Feb 21 2019 NYZ001>003-007-010-011-019-085-220615- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0002.190224T1200Z-190225T1200Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Jefferson-Northern Erie-Genesee-Chautauqua- Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Watertown, Buffalo, Batavia, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 503 PM EST Thu Feb 21 2019 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Jefferson, Erie, Genesee, and Chautauqua counties. * TIMING...From early Sunday morning through early Monday morning. * WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong wind gusts will bring down numerous trees and power lines and result in widespread power outages. Power may be out for several days in some areas. Shallow rooted pines will be particularly vulnerable. Property damage is also possible, especially to roofs and siding. Buildings under construction and old deteriorating buildings may be damaged significantly. Travel in high profile vehicles will be very difficult at times, and empty tractor trailers may be in danger of being blown off the road. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds of 58 mph or greater could produce property damage, including downed trees and power lines that could result in power outages. Home owners should secure personal property. && $$ NYZ004>006-008-012>014-020-021-220615- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0002.190224T1500Z-190225T0900Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Lewis-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario- Cattaraugus-Allegany- Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Lowville, Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Olean, and Wellsville 503 PM EST Thu Feb 21 2019 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * LOCATIONS...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Lewis, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties. * TIMING...From late Sunday morning through late Sunday night. * WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong wind gusts will bring down trees and power lines and result in scattered to numerous power outages. Shallow rooted pines will be particularly vulnerable. Minor property damage is also possible, especially to roofs and siding. Travel in high profile vehicles will be very difficult at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds of 58 mph or greater could produce property damage, including downed trees and power lines that could result in power outages. Home owners should secure personal property. && $$ Hitchcock
832 WWUS71 KBUF 220227 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 927 PM EST Thu Feb 21 2019 NYZ001>003-007-010-011-019-085-221030- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0002.190224T1200Z-190225T1200Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Jefferson-Northern Erie-Genesee-Chautauqua- Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Watertown, Buffalo, Batavia, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 927 PM EST Thu Feb 21 2019 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Jefferson, Erie, Genesee, and Chautauqua counties. * TIMING...From early Sunday morning through early Monday morning. * WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong wind gusts will bring down numerous trees and power lines and result in widespread power outages. Power may be out for several days in some areas. Shallow rooted pines will be particularly vulnerable. Property damage is also possible, especially to roofs and siding. Buildings under construction and old deteriorating buildings may be damaged significantly. Travel in high profile vehicles will be very difficult at times, and empty tractor trailers may be in danger of being blown off the road. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds of 58 mph or greater could produce property damage, including downed trees and power lines that could result in power outages. Home owners should secure personal property. && $$ NYZ004>006-008-012>014-020-021-221030- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0002.190224T1500Z-190225T0900Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Lewis-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario- Cattaraugus-Allegany- Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Lowville, Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Olean, and Wellsville 927 PM EST Thu Feb 21 2019 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * LOCATIONS...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Lewis, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties. * TIMING...From late Sunday morning through late Sunday night. * WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong wind gusts will bring down trees and power lines and result in scattered to numerous power outages. Shallow rooted pines will be particularly vulnerable. Minor property damage is also possible, especially to roofs and siding. Travel in high profile vehicles will be very difficult at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds of 58 mph or greater could produce property damage, including downed trees and power lines that could result in power outages. Home owners should secure personal property. && $$ Hitchcock
220 WWUS71 KBUF 220819 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 319 AM EST Fri Feb 22 2019 NYZ001>003-010-011-019-085-221700- /O.UPG.KBUF.HW.A.0002.190224T1200Z-190225T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0002.190224T1200Z-190225T1500Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Chautauqua- Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 319 AM EST Fri Feb 22 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM Sunday to 10 AM EST Monday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Jefferson, Erie, Genesee, and Chautauqua counties. * TIMING...From early Sunday morning through early Monday morning. * WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong wind gusts will bring down numerous trees and power lines and result in widespread power outages. Power may be out for several days in some areas. Shallow rooted pines will be particularly vulnerable. Property damage is also possible, especially to roofs and siding. Buildings under construction and old deteriorating buildings may be damaged significantly. Travel in high profile vehicles will be very difficult at times, and empty tractor trailers may be in danger of being blown off the road. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High winds of 58 mph or greater will make driving difficult and could result in property damage, including downed trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Home owners should secure loose objects. && $$ NYZ007-221700- /O.UPG.KBUF.HW.A.0002.190224T1200Z-190225T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0002.190224T1500Z-190225T1500Z/ Jefferson- Including the city of Watertown 319 AM EST Fri Feb 22 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM Sunday to 10 AM EST Monday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Jefferson, Erie, Genesee, and Chautauqua counties. * TIMING...From early Sunday morning through early Monday morning. * WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong wind gusts will bring down numerous trees and power lines and result in widespread power outages. Power may be out for several days in some areas. Shallow rooted pines will be particularly vulnerable. Property damage is also possible, especially to roofs and siding. Buildings under construction and old deteriorating buildings may be damaged significantly. Travel in high profile vehicles will be very difficult at times, and empty tractor trailers may be in danger of being blown off the road. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High winds of 58 mph or greater will make driving difficult and could result in property damage, including downed trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Home owners should secure loose objects. && $$ NYZ004>006-008-012>014-020-021-221700- /O.UPG.KBUF.HW.A.0002.190224T1500Z-190225T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0002.190224T1500Z-190225T1500Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Lewis-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario- Cattaraugus-Allegany- Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Lowville, Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Olean, and Wellsville 319 AM EST Fri Feb 22 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM Sunday to 10 AM EST Monday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATIONS...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Lewis, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties. * TIMING...From late Sunday morning through late Sunday night. * WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong wind gusts will bring down trees and power lines and result in scattered to numerous power outages. Shallow rooted pines will be particularly vulnerable. Minor property damage is also possible, especially to roofs and siding. Travel in high profile vehicles will be very difficult at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High winds of 58 mph or greater will make driving difficult and could result in property damage, including downed trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Home owners should secure loose objects. && $$ Apffel
The office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 12:31 PM EST | Lakeshore Flood Watch | BUF | Chautauqua, Erie, Jefferson, Niagara, Oswego | 23 hr |
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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.