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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Albany, NY

December 23, 20204 states

NWS Albany, NY issued this high wind warning at Dec 23, 2020, 3:18 PM EST for 4 states. It took effect at Dec 24, 2020, 6:00 PM EST. It was in force for 16 hr. 34 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Dec 23, 2020, 3:18 PM EST (20:18 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 24, 2020, 6:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 25, 2020, 10:04 AM EST
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Albany, NY

Counties Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT, Berkshire County, MA, Albany County, NY, Columbia County, NY, Dutchess County, NY, Greene County, NY, Rensselaer County, NY, Saratoga County, NY, Schenectady County, NY, Schoharie County, NY, Ulster County, NY, Bennington County, VT, Windham County, VT

The radar

The Albany radar (KENX), 34 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:23 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Dec 24, 9:01 PM ESTHEAVY RAIN 1.28West Kill, NYWEATHERNET6
Dec 24, 10:05 PM ESTHEAVY RAIN 1.82Halcott Center, NYWEATHERNET6
Dec 24, 10:18 PM ESTHEAVY RAIN 2.162 Sse Tannersville, NY
Dec 24, 10:19 PM ESTHEAVY RAIN 1.295 Ne Claryville, NY
Dec 24, 11:05 PM ESTHEAVY RAIN 1Cairo, NYWEATHERNET6
Dec 24, 11:12 PM ESTHEAVY RAIN 2.82 Sse Tannersville, NY0.64 INCHES IN THE PAST HOUR.
Dec 24, 11:19 PM ESTHEAVY RAIN 1Schoharie, NYWEATHERNET6
Dec 24, 11:58 PM ESTHEAVY RAIN 1.63Halcott Center, NYWEATHERNET6
Dec 25, 1:28 AM ESTFLOODPrattsville, NY20-25 RESIDENTS BEING EVACUATED ALONG COUNTY RTE 7 BY FIRE DEPT DUE TO RISING WATERS ON SCHOHARIE CREEK.
Dec 25, 2:00 AM ESTFLOODPhoenicia, NYFLOODING OCCURRED IN DOWNTOWN PHOENICIA BETWEEN 2 AM AND 530 AM. WATER WAS FLOWING DOWN MAINSTREET FROM THE ESOPUS CREEK. 11 PEOPLE WERE EVACULATED.
Dec 25, 3:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Ene Lagrange, NYDOWNED TREE
Dec 25, 3:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGLagrange, NYTREE FELL
Dec 25, 3:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGNew Paltz, NYSCATTERED TREES DOWN ACROSS ULSTER COUNTY.
Dec 25, 4:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGHudson, NYSCATTERED TREES DOWN ACROSS COLUMBIA COUNTY.
Dec 25, 4:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGPoughkeepsie, NYSCATTERED REPORTS OF TREES DOWN THROUGHOUT DUTCHESS COUNTY.
Dec 25, 5:26 AM ESTHEAVY RAIN 1Pine Plains, NYWEATHERNET6
Dec 25, 5:32 AM ESTHEAVY RAIN 2.77Greenville Center, NYWEATHERNET6
Dec 25, 5:42 AM ESTHEAVY RAIN 1.48Catskill, NYWEATHERNET6
Dec 25, 6:00 AM ESTFLOODHudson, NYFLOODING REPORTED ON ROUTE 9G IN GREENPORT NEAR HUDSON.
Dec 25, 6:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGRichmond, MATREE DOWN ON ROUTE 295.
Dec 25, 6:32 AM ESTHEAVY RAIN 4.942 Sse Tannersville, NY
Dec 25, 6:34 AM ESTFLOODPrattsville, NYROUTE 23 IN THE TOWN OF PRATTSVILLE (GREENE COUNTY) NEAR THE DELEWARE COUNTY LINE. ALL LANES CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING.
Dec 25, 6:42 AM ESTHEAVY RAIN 2.11Rensselaerville, NYWEATHERNET6
Dec 25, 6:44 AM ESTHEAVY RAIN 4.29Freehold, NYWEATHERNET6
Dec 25, 7:00 AM ESTFLOOD3 Se Westerlo, NYCAUSEWAY ON COUNTY ROAD 404 OVER THE BASIC CREEK RESERVOIR IS CLOSED DUE TO 6-12 INCHES OF WATER OVER THE ROADWAY. TIME ESTIMATED.
Dec 25, 7:11 AM ESTHEAVY RAIN 2.63Halcott Center, NYWEATHERNET6
Dec 25, 7:18 AM ESTHEAVY RAIN 2.5Jefferson, NYWEATHERNET6
Dec 25, 7:45 AM ESTHEAVY RAIN 2.8Earlton, NYWEATHERNET6
Dec 25, 7:49 AM ESTHEAVY RAIN 1.39Canaan, NY
Dec 25, 8:00 AM ESTHEAVY RAIN 1.02Red Hook, NYWEATHERNET6
Dec 25, 8:41 AM ESTHEAVY RAIN 1.25Livingston, NYWEATHERNET6
Dec 25, 8:42 AM ESTHEAVY RAIN 1.2Lake Desolation, NYWEATHERNET6
Dec 25, 9:16 AM ESTHEAVY RAIN 1.031 Wsw Red Oaks Mill, NY
Dec 25, 9:42 AM ESTHEAVY RAIN 2.19Halcott Center, NYWEATHERNET6

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Albany, NY (KALY), launched 12:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 26 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, Albany, NY at 12:00Z on 2020-12-23Temperature 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, Albany, NY at 12:00Z on 2020-12-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 144 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1169 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
59 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
144 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
173 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

424 
WWUS71 KALY 232018
NPWALY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
318 PM EST Wed Dec 23 2020

CTZ001-MAZ001-025-NYZ054-061-066-VTZ013-014-241115-
/O.UPG.KALY.HW.A.0003.201224T2100Z-201225T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KALY.HW.W.0002.201224T2100Z-201225T1500Z/
Northern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-
Eastern Rensselaer-Eastern Columbia-Eastern Dutchess-Bennington-
Western Windham-
Including the cities of Torrington, Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, 
Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, 
South Egremont, Berlin, Eagle Bridge, Hoosick Falls, Stephentown,
New Lebanon, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, 
Stanfordville, Pine Plains, Amenia, Stamford, Bennington, 
Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, and Londonderry
318 PM EST Wed Dec 23 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Vermont, Bennington and Western Windham Counties. In
  Connecticut, Northern Litchfield County. In New York, Eastern
  Rensselaer, Eastern Columbia and Eastern Dutchess Counties. In
  Massachusetts, Berkshire county.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Scattered to widespread power outages are expected. Travel will
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for power outages. Charge cell phones and other
electronics ahead of time.

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, stay inside and away from
windows. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CTZ013-241115-
/O.NEW.KALY.HW.W.0002.201224T2100Z-201225T1500Z/
Southern Litchfield-
Including the cities of Oakville, Gaylordsville, New Milford, 
Terryville, and Thomaston
318 PM EST Wed Dec 23 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southern Litchfield County.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for power outages. Charge cell phones and other
electronics ahead of time.

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, stay inside and away from
windows. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
352 
WWUS71 KALY 240844
NPWALY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
344 AM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ054-061-066-VTZ013-014-242215-
/O.EXT.KALY.HW.W.0002.201224T2300Z-201225T1800Z/
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire-
Southern Berkshire-Eastern Rensselaer-Eastern Columbia-
Eastern Dutchess-Bennington-Western Windham-
Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, 
New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, 
Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, 
South Egremont, Berlin, Eagle Bridge, Hoosick Falls, Stephentown,
New Lebanon, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, 
Stanfordville, Pine Plains, Amenia, Stamford, Bennington, 
Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, and Londonderry
344 AM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Vermont, Bennington and Western Windham Counties. In
  Connecticut, Litchfield County. In New York, Eastern 
  Rensselaer, Eastern Columbia and Eastern Dutchess Counties. In 
  Massachusetts, Berkshire county.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Scattered to widespread power outages are expected. Travel will
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NYZ047-051-058-063-242215-
/O.NEW.KALY.WI.Y.0015.201224T2300Z-201225T1200Z/
Schoharie-Western Albany-Western Greene-Western Ulster-
Including the cities of Cobleskill, Breakabeen, Gilboa, 
Livingstonville, Middleburgh, North Blenheim, Jefferson, 
Westerlo, Altamont, Berne, Knox, Preston Hollow, Hunter, 
Tannersville, Windham, Prattsville, Ellenville, Woodstock, 
West Hurley, West Shokan, Kerhonkson, Napanoch, and Sundown
344 AM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Schoharie, Western Albany, Western Greene and Western 
  Ulster Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and scattered power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NYZ049-050-052-053-059-060-064-065-084-242215-
/O.NEW.KALY.WI.Y.0015.201224T2300Z-201225T1500Z/
Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-Eastern Albany-
Western Rensselaer-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia-Eastern Ulster-
Western Dutchess-Southern Washington-
Including the cities of Schenectady, Rotterdam, Burnt Hills, 
Ballston Spa, Mechanicville, Clifton Park, Waterford, Albany, 
Troy, Catskill, Coxsackie, Athens, Cairo, Jefferson Heights, 
Hudson, Kingston, New Paltz, Poughkeepsie, Beacon, Arlington, 
Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge, Greenwich, Middle Falls, 
and North Easton
344 AM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Schenectady, Southern Saratoga, Eastern 
  Albany, Western Rensselaer, Eastern Greene, Western Columbia, 
  Eastern Ulster, Western Dutchess and Southern Washington 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and scattered power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
823 
WWUS71 KALY 242011
NPWALY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
311 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ054-061-066-VTZ013-014-251000-
/O.CON.KALY.HW.W.0002.201224T2300Z-201225T1800Z/
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire-
Southern Berkshire-Eastern Rensselaer-Eastern Columbia-
Eastern Dutchess-Bennington-Western Windham-
Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, 
New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, 
Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, 
South Egremont, Berlin, Eagle Bridge, Hoosick Falls, Stephentown,
New Lebanon, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, 
Stanfordville, Pine Plains, Amenia, Stamford, Bennington, 
Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, and Londonderry
311 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Vermont, Bennington and Western Windham Counties. 
  In Connecticut, Litchfield County. In New York, Eastern 
  Rensselaer, Eastern Columbia and Eastern Dutchess Counties. In 
  Massachusetts, Berkshire county.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Scattered to widespread power outages are expected. Travel 
  will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

VTZ015-251000-
/O.EXA.KALY.WI.Y.0015.201224T2300Z-201225T1500Z/
Eastern Windham-
Including the cities of Brattleboro, Guilford Center, 
West Brattleboro, and Bellows Falls
311 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Windham County.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and scattered power outages may
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NYZ047-051-058-063-251000-
/O.CON.KALY.WI.Y.0015.201224T2300Z-201225T1200Z/
Schoharie-Western Albany-Western Greene-Western Ulster-
Including the cities of Cobleskill, Breakabeen, Gilboa, 
Livingstonville, Middleburgh, North Blenheim, Jefferson, 
Westerlo, Altamont, Berne, Knox, Preston Hollow, Hunter, 
Tannersville, Windham, Prattsville, Ellenville, Woodstock, 
West Hurley, West Shokan, Kerhonkson, Napanoch, and Sundown
311 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Schoharie, Western Albany, Western Greene and Western 
  Ulster Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and scattered power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NYZ049-050-052-053-059-060-064-065-084-251000-
/O.CON.KALY.WI.Y.0015.201224T2300Z-201225T1500Z/
Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-Eastern Albany-
Western Rensselaer-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia-Eastern Ulster-
Western Dutchess-Southern Washington-
Including the cities of Schenectady, Rotterdam, Burnt Hills, 
Ballston Spa, Mechanicville, Clifton Park, Waterford, Albany, 
Troy, Catskill, Coxsackie, Athens, Cairo, Jefferson Heights, 
Hudson, Kingston, New Paltz, Poughkeepsie, Beacon, Arlington, 
Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge, Greenwich, Middle Falls, 
and North Easton
311 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Schenectady, Southern Saratoga, Eastern 
  Albany, Western Rensselaer, Eastern Greene, Western Columbia, 
  Eastern Ulster, Western Dutchess and Southern Washington 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and scattered power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
401 
WWUS71 KALY 250717
NPWALY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
217 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

NYZ049-050-052-053-059-060-064-065-251200-
/O.UPG.KALY.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-201225T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KALY.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-201225T1500Z/
Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-Eastern Albany-
Western Rensselaer-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia-Eastern Ulster-
Western Dutchess-
Including the cities of Schenectady, Rotterdam, Burnt Hills, 
Ballston Spa, Mechanicville, Clifton Park, Waterford, Albany, 
Troy, Catskill, Coxsackie, Athens, Cairo, Jefferson Heights, 
Hudson, Kingston, New Paltz, Poughkeepsie, Beacon, and Arlington
217 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Schenectady, Southern Saratoga, Eastern 
  Albany, Western Rensselaer, Eastern Greene, Western Columbia, 
  Eastern Ulster and Western Dutchess Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NYZ047-051-058-063-251200-
/O.UPG.KALY.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-201225T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KALY.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-201225T1200Z/
Schoharie-Western Albany-Western Greene-Western Ulster-
Including the cities of Cobleskill, Breakabeen, Gilboa, 
Livingstonville, Middleburgh, North Blenheim, Jefferson, 
Westerlo, Altamont, Berne, Knox, Preston Hollow, Hunter, 
Tannersville, Windham, Prattsville, Ellenville, Woodstock, 
West Hurley, West Shokan, Kerhonkson, Napanoch, and Sundown
217 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Schoharie, Western Albany, Western Greene and Western 
  Ulster Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ054-061-066-VTZ013-014-251200-
/O.CON.KALY.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-201225T1800Z/
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire-
Southern Berkshire-Eastern Rensselaer-Eastern Columbia-
Eastern Dutchess-Bennington-Western Windham-
Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, 
New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, 
Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, 
South Egremont, Berlin, Eagle Bridge, Hoosick Falls, Stephentown,
New Lebanon, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, 
Stanfordville, Pine Plains, Amenia, Stamford, Bennington, 
Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, and Londonderry
217 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Litchfield and Southern 
  Litchfield Counties. In New York, Eastern Columbia, Eastern 
  Dutchess and Eastern Rensselaer Counties. In Vermont, Western 
  Windham and Bennington Counties. In Massachusetts, Southern 
  Berkshire and Northern Berkshire Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NYZ084-VTZ015-251200-
/O.CON.KALY.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-201225T1500Z/
Southern Washington-Eastern Windham-
Including the cities of Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge, 
Greenwich, Middle Falls, North Easton, Brattleboro, 
Guilford Center, West Brattleboro, and Bellows Falls
217 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...In Vermont, Eastern Windham County. In New York, 
  Southern Washington County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
740 
WWUS71 KALY 250904
NPWALY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
404 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ054-061-066-VTZ013-014-251715-
/O.CON.KALY.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-201225T1800Z/
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire-
Southern Berkshire-Eastern Rensselaer-Eastern Columbia-
Eastern Dutchess-Bennington-Western Windham-
Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, 
New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, 
Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, 
South Egremont, Berlin, Eagle Bridge, Hoosick Falls, Stephentown,
New Lebanon, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, 
Stanfordville, Pine Plains, Amenia, Stamford, Bennington, 
Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, and Londonderry
404 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Litchfield and Southern 
  Litchfield Counties. In New York, Eastern Columbia, Eastern 
  Dutchess and Eastern Rensselaer Counties. In Vermont, Western 
  Windham and Bennington Counties. In Massachusetts, Southern 
  Berkshire and Northern Berkshire Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NYZ047-051-058-063-251200-
/O.CON.KALY.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-201225T1200Z/
Schoharie-Western Albany-Western Greene-Western Ulster-
Including the cities of Cobleskill, Breakabeen, Gilboa, 
Livingstonville, Middleburgh, North Blenheim, Jefferson, 
Westerlo, Altamont, Berne, Knox, Preston Hollow, Hunter, 
Tannersville, Windham, Prattsville, Ellenville, Woodstock, 
West Hurley, West Shokan, Kerhonkson, Napanoch, and Sundown
404 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Schoharie, Western Albany, Western Greene and Western 
  Ulster Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NYZ049-050-052-053-059-060-064-065-251500-
/O.CON.KALY.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-201225T1500Z/
Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-Eastern Albany-
Western Rensselaer-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia-Eastern Ulster-
Western Dutchess-
Including the cities of Schenectady, Rotterdam, Burnt Hills, 
Ballston Spa, Mechanicville, Clifton Park, Waterford, Albany, 
Troy, Catskill, Coxsackie, Athens, Cairo, Jefferson Heights, 
Hudson, Kingston, New Paltz, Poughkeepsie, Beacon, and Arlington
404 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Schenectady, Southern Saratoga, Eastern 
  Albany, Western Rensselaer, Eastern Greene, Western Columbia, 
  Eastern Ulster and Western Dutchess Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NYZ084-VTZ015-251500-
/O.CON.KALY.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-201225T1500Z/
Southern Washington-Eastern Windham-
Including the cities of Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge, 
Greenwich, Middle Falls, North Easton, Brattleboro, 
Guilford Center, West Brattleboro, and Bellows Falls
404 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...In Vermont, Eastern Windham County. In New York, 
  Southern Washington County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
477 
WWUS71 KALY 251120
NPWALY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
620 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

NYZ049-050-052-053-059-060-064-065-251500-
/O.CAN.KALY.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-201225T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KALY.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-201225T1500Z/
Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-Eastern Albany-
Western Rensselaer-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia-Eastern Ulster-
Western Dutchess-
Including the cities of Schenectady, Rotterdam, Burnt Hills, 
Ballston Spa, Mechanicville, Clifton Park, Waterford, Albany, 
Troy, Catskill, Coxsackie, Athens, Cairo, Jefferson Heights, 
Hudson, Kingston, New Paltz, Poughkeepsie, Beacon, and Arlington
620 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Schenectady, Southern Saratoga, Eastern 
  Albany, Western Rensselaer, Eastern Greene, Western Columbia, 
  Eastern Ulster and Western Dutchess Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NYZ047-051-058-063-251230-
/O.CAN.KALY.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-201225T1200Z/
Schoharie-Western Albany-Western Greene-Western Ulster-
Including the cities of Cobleskill, Breakabeen, Gilboa, 
Livingstonville, Middleburgh, North Blenheim, Jefferson, 
Westerlo, Altamont, Berne, Knox, Preston Hollow, Hunter, 
Tannersville, Windham, Prattsville, Ellenville, Woodstock, 
West Hurley, West Shokan, Kerhonkson, Napanoch, and Sundown
620 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Although wind gusts up to 40 are still possible this morning, the
potential for stronger wind gusts producing damage has ended
across the eastern Catskills and Schoharie County.

$$

CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ054-061-066-VTZ013-014-251800-
/O.CON.KALY.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-201225T1800Z/
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire-
Southern Berkshire-Eastern Rensselaer-Eastern Columbia-
Eastern Dutchess-Bennington-Western Windham-
Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, 
New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, 
Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, 
South Egremont, Berlin, Eagle Bridge, Hoosick Falls, Stephentown,
New Lebanon, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, 
Stanfordville, Pine Plains, Amenia, Stamford, Bennington, 
Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, and Londonderry
620 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Litchfield and Southern 
  Litchfield Counties. In New York, Eastern Columbia, Eastern 
  Dutchess and Eastern Rensselaer Counties. In Vermont, Western 
  Windham and Bennington Counties. In Massachusetts, Southern 
  Berkshire and Northern Berkshire Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NYZ084-VTZ015-251500-
/O.CON.KALY.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-201225T1500Z/
Southern Washington-Eastern Windham-
Including the cities of Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge, 
Greenwich, Middle Falls, North Easton, Brattleboro, 
Guilford Center, West Brattleboro, and Bellows Falls
620 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...In Vermont, Eastern Windham County. In New York, 
  Southern Washington County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
782 
WWUS71 KALY 251504
NPWALY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
1004 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ054-061-066-VTZ013-014-251615-
/O.CAN.KALY.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-201225T1800Z/
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire-
Southern Berkshire-Eastern Rensselaer-Eastern Columbia-
Eastern Dutchess-Bennington-Western Windham-
Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, 
New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, 
Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, 
South Egremont, Berlin, Eagle Bridge, Hoosick Falls, Stephentown,
New Lebanon, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, 
Stanfordville, Pine Plains, Amenia, Stamford, Bennington, 
Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, and Londonderry
1004 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The potential for wind gusts to reach or exceed high wind warning 
criteria (58mph or higher) has now ended. Wind gusts to 30 - 40mph 
are still possible through early this evening..

$$

NYZ049-050-052-053-059-060-064-065-084-VTZ015-251615-
/O.EXP.KALY.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-201225T1500Z/
Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-Eastern Albany-
Western Rensselaer-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia-Eastern Ulster-
Western Dutchess-Southern Washington-Eastern Windham-
Including the cities of Schenectady, Rotterdam, Burnt Hills, 
Ballston Spa, Mechanicville, Clifton Park, Waterford, Albany, 
Troy, Catskill, Coxsackie, Athens, Cairo, Jefferson Heights, 
Hudson, Kingston, New Paltz, Poughkeepsie, Beacon, Arlington, 
Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge, Greenwich, Middle Falls, 
North Easton, Brattleboro, Guilford Center, West Brattleboro, 
and Bellows Falls
1004 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The potential for wind gusts to reach or exceed wind advisory 
criteria (46mph to 57mph) has now ended. Wind gusts to 30 - 40mph
are still possible through early this evening..

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 23, 3:35 AM ESTHigh Wind WatchALYColumbia, Dutchess, Rensselaer12 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in New York, 2020High Wind Warnings in Vermont, 2020High Wind Warnings in Massachusetts, 2020Every high wind warning in 2020

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.