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Special Weather Statement, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this special weather statement at Jul 28, 2019, 3:36 PM EDT for Allegany County, Cattaraugus County, New York. It was in force for 54 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 28, 2019, 3:36 PM EDT (19:36 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 28, 2019, 4:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 54 min
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
Counties Allegany County, NY, Cattaraugus County, NY
The radar
The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 80 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:36 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Buffalo Intl Airport, NY (KBUF), launched 12:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 79 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
- 476 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -69 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 804 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 15 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 42 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 116 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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The local office's own words before this special weather statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Buffalo, NY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Jul 28, 1:35 PM EDT, 2 hours 1 minute earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 28, 1:35 PM EDT, 2 hours 1 minute before
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Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1106 AM EDT Sun Jul 28 2019 NYZ007-008-010-012-019>021-085-291515- Jefferson-Lewis-Northern Erie-Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus- Allegany-Southern Erie- 1106 AM EDT Sun Jul 28 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north central New York. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Scattered thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and early evening. Some of these storms may contain gusty winds, small hail, and brief heavy downpours. An isolated storm with damaging winds and large hail is possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf NYZ001>006-011-013-014-291515- Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Genesee- Livingston-Ontario- 1106 AM EDT Sun Jul 28 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north central New York. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Scattered thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and early evening. Some of these storms may contain gusty winds, small hail, and brief heavy downpours. An isolated storm with damaging winds and large hail is possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. High humidity and very warm temperatures may combine to produce a heat index in the mid 90s for several hours Monday afternoon. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf LEZ020-040-041-LOZ030-042>045-062>065-SLZ022-024-291515- Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- Lower Niagara River- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg- Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis- 1106 AM EDT Sun Jul 28 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the New York waters of Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, and the Saint Lawrence River. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Scattered thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and early evening. Some of these storms may contain gusty winds, small hail, and locally higher waves. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf Hitchcock
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jul 28, 2:12 PM EDT, 1 hour 24 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
212 PM EDT Sun Jul 28 2019
NYZ019-020-281900-
Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-
212 PM EDT Sun Jul 28 2019
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHWESTERN CATTARAUGUS AND
SOUTHEASTERN CHAUTAUQUA COUNTIES...
At 211 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Falconer, or 7
miles northeast of Jamestown, moving east at 20 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail are possible with this
storm, along with brief heavy downpours.
Locations impacted include...
Allegany State Park, Falconer, Frewsburg, Conewango, Ellington,
Randolph, Napoli, East Randolph, Steamburg and Kennedy.
This includes Interstate 86 between exits 13 and 18.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
LAT...LON 4204 7923 4222 7922 4227 7885 4218 7878
4203 7883
TIME...MOT...LOC 1811Z 272DEG 16KT 4214 7911
HitchcockSpecial weather statement, Jul 28, 2:57 PM EDT, 39 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
257 PM EDT Sun Jul 28 2019
NYZ019-020-281945-
Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-
257 PM EDT Sun Jul 28 2019
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT CATTARAUGUS AND SOUTHERN
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTIES...
At 255 PM EDT, a cluster of strong thunderstorms was located from
near Clymer to Jamestown, Randolph, and Little Valley, moving east
at 15 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail are possible with this
storm, along with brief heavy downpours.
Locations impacted include...
Jamestown, Olean, Salamanca, Allegany State Park, Lakewood,
Falconer, Ashford, Allegany, Franklinville, Clymer, Frewsburg, St.
Bonaventure, Ashford Hollow, Busti, Hinsdale, Great Valley and New
Albion.
This includes Interstate 86 between exits 6 and 27.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 4201 7969 4212 7969 4246 7873 4252 7833
4200 7835
TIME...MOT...LOC 1855Z 272DEG 15KT 4222 7884
HitchcockSpecial weather statement, Jul 28, 3:36 PM EDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
336 PM EDT Sun Jul 28 2019
NYZ019>021-282030-
Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany-
336 PM EDT Sun Jul 28 2019
...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT CATTARAUGUS...
CHAUTAUQUA AND ALLEGANY COUNTIES...
At 334 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Cuba to 7 miles northwest of
Salamanca to near Clymer. Movement was east at 25 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail are possible with these
storms.
Locations impacted include...
Jamestown, Olean, Salamanca, Wellsville, Allegany State Park, Alfred,
Lakewood, Falconer, Ashford, Allegany, Franklinville, Mayville,
Clymer, Belfast, Cuba, Rushford, Jamestown West, Weston Mills, St.
Bonaventure and Ashford Hollow.
This includes Interstate 86 between exits 4 and 33.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 4200 7976 4217 7976 4246 7879 4252 7838
4247 7772 4200 7775
TIME...MOT...LOC 1934Z 270DEG 23KT 4227 7832 4221 7885 4206 7953
WelchThe office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2:12 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Cattaraugus | 48 min |
| Jul 28, 2:57 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Cattaraugus | 48 min |
| Jul 28, 4:11 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Allegany, Cattaraugus | 34 min |
| Jul 28, 4:25 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 35 min | |
| Jul 28, 4:26 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Niagara | 34 min |
| Jul 28, 4:59 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Erie, Niagara | 61 min |
| Jul 28, 5:10 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 65 min | |
| Jul 28, 5:29 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Cattaraugus, Chautauqua | 31 min |
| Jul 28, 5:42 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | BUF | Niagara | 2 hr |
| Jul 28, 5:51 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 24 min | |
| Jul 28, 6:04 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Allegany | 41 min |
| Jul 28, 7:29 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Cayuga | 46 min |
| Jul 28, 7:41 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 79 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.