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High Wind Watch 2, NWS Buffalo, NY

February 21, 201916 counties in New York

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Buffalo Intl Airport, NY at 12:00Z on 2019-02-21Temperature 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, Buffalo Intl Airport, NY at 12:00Z on 2019-02-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 87 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
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

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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.

&&

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 21, 12:31 PM ESTLakeshore Flood WatchBUFChautauqua, Erie, Jefferson, Niagara, Oswego23 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.