Severe Thunderstorm Warning 82, NWS Buffalo, NY

Issued

Aug 15, 2019, 10:13 PM EDT (02:13 UTC)

Expired

Aug 15, 2019, 10:44 PM EDT

In force

31 min

Issued by

NWS Buffalo, NY

Area

Storm-based polygon

Hail

1.5 in

Wind

60.0 mph

County Chautauqua County, NY

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040 
WUUS51 KBUF 160213
SVRBUF
NYC013-160315-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SV.W.0082.190816T0213Z-190816T0315Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1013 PM EDT Thu Aug 15 2019

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Central Chautauqua County in western New York...

* Until 1115 PM EDT..

* At 1012 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Chautauqua
  Institute, or 13 miles northwest of Jamestown, moving northeast at
  30 mph.

  HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
           damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect 
           wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Mayville, Chautauqua Institute, Bemus Point, Chautauqua, Stockton, 
  Brocton and Arkwright.

 This includes Interstate 86 between exits 7 and 10.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground
lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from
windows.

Large hail and damaging winds and continuous cloud to ground
lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately.
Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 4210 7945 4223 7960 4246 7936 4245 7917
      4233 7907
TIME...MOT...LOC 0212Z 226DEG 24KT 4218 7948 

HAIL...1.50IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

Hitchcock

137 
WWUS51 KBUF 160234
SVSBUF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1034 PM EDT Thu Aug 15 2019

NYC013-160315-
/O.CON.KBUF.SV.W.0082.000000T0000Z-190816T0315Z/
Chautauqua NY-
1034 PM EDT Thu Aug 15 2019

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM EDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY...

At 1034 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northeast
of Long Point State Park, or 10 miles south of Fredonia, moving
northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Dunkirk, Fredonia, SUNY Fredonia, Stockton, Arkwright, Cassadaga,
Sinclairville and Hamlet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground
lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from
windows.

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 4220 7935 4228 7948 4246 7936 4245 7917
      4233 7907
TIME...MOT...LOC 0234Z 226DEG 24KT 4228 7934 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

Apffel

126 
WWUS51 KBUF 160244
SVSBUF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1044 PM EDT Thu Aug 15 2019

NYC013-160253-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SV.W.0082.000000T0000Z-190816T0315Z/
Chautauqua NY-
1044 PM EDT Thu Aug 15 2019

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Buffalo.

LAT...LON 4220 7935 4228 7948 4246 7936 4245 7917
      4233 7907
TIME...MOT...LOC 0241Z 226DEG 24KT 4232 7928 

$$

Apffel

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