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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Burlington, VT

April 12, 2020Franklin County, St. Lawrence County, New York

NWS Burlington, VT issued this high wind warning at Apr 12, 2020, 3:15 AM EDT for Franklin County, St. Lawrence County, New York. It took effect at Apr 13, 2020, 2:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 11 hr. 3 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
Apr 12, 2020, 3:15 AM EDT (07:15 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 13, 2020, 2:00 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 14, 2020, 1:25 AM EDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Burlington, VT

Counties Franklin County, NY, St. Lawrence County, NY

The radar

The Ft Drum radar (KTYX), 117 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:20 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
Apr 13, 8:10 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Malone, NY
Apr 13, 8:42 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 54Massena Airport, NY
Apr 13, 8:49 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 51Potsdam Airport, NY

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 00:00Z, 7.3 hours before the alert went out and 218 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 00:00Z on 2020-04-12Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2020-04-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 128 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
2191 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
86 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
128 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
237 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

721 
WWUS71 KBTV 120715
NPWBTV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Burlington VT
315 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

NYZ026-027-087-122100-
/O.UPG.KBTV.HW.A.0002.200413T1800Z-200414T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBTV.HW.W.0002.200413T1800Z-200414T0600Z/
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Southwestern St. Lawrence-
Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, 
and Gouverneur
315 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 2 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...The Saint Lawrence Valley of New York which includes
  Northern and Southwestern Saint Lawrence County as well as 
  Northern Franklin County of New York.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strong southwest winds will develop
  Monday afternoon and continue into Monday night. The greatest
  likelihood of winds that could produce damage and power outages
  will be from late Monday afternoon through about midnight.


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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
197 
WWUS71 KBTV 122025
NPWBTV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Burlington VT
425 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

NYZ026-027-087-131000-
/O.CON.KBTV.HW.W.0002.200413T1800Z-200414T0600Z/
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Southwestern St. Lawrence-
Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, 
and Gouverneur
425 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 2 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...The Saint Lawrence Valley of New York which includes 
  Northern and Southwestern Saint Lawrence County as well as 
  Northern Franklin County of New York.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude can blow down trees and power
  lines and cause numerous power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest likelihood of winds capable of
  producing damage and power outages will be from 500 pm Monday 
  afternoon through about midnight Monday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons across the Saint Lawrence Valley of New York should take
the necessary action and prepare for strong to damaging winds and 
power outages Monday afternoon through early Tuesday morning.

&&

$$

NYZ028>031-131000-
/O.NEW.KBTV.WI.Y.0004.200413T2100Z-200414T0900Z/
Eastern Clinton-Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-
Western Clinton-
Including the cities of Plattsburgh, Star Lake, Saranac Lake, 
Tupper Lake, and Dannemora
425 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MONDAY TO 5 AM EDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of the northern Adirondacks and northeast New
  York. This includes Clinton County, Southern Franklin County,
  and southeast Saint Lawrence County.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Monday to 5 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude can blow down trees and power
  lines and cause isolated to scattered power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Late day showers and isolated thunderstorms
  Monday afternoon may also cause strong localized wind gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons across the northern Adirondacks and northeast New York 
should take the necessary action and prepare for strong winds and
possible power outages late Monday afternoon through early 
Tuesday morning.

&&

$$

Evenson/Lahiff/Kutikoff
894 
WWUS71 KBTV 130711
NPWBTV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Burlington VT
311 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

NYZ026-027-087-132100-
/O.CON.KBTV.HW.W.0002.200413T1800Z-200414T0600Z/
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Southwestern St. Lawrence-
Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, 
and Gouverneur
311 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...The Saint Lawrence Valley of New York which includes 
  Northern and Southwestern Saint Lawrence County as well as 
  Northern Franklin County of New York.

* WHEN...From 2 PM today to 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude can blow down trees and 
  power lines and cause numerous power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest likelihood of winds capable of
  producing damage and power outages will be from 5 PM this 
  afternoon through about midnight tonight.

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.

&&

$$

NYZ028>031-132100-
/O.CON.KBTV.WI.Y.0004.200413T2100Z-200414T0900Z/
Eastern Clinton-Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-
Western Clinton-
Including the cities of Plattsburgh, Star Lake, Saranac Lake, 
Tupper Lake, and Dannemora
311 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of the northern Adirondacks and northeast New
  York. This includes Clinton County, southern Franklin County, 
  and southeastern Saint Lawrence County.

* WHEN...From 5 PM today to 5 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude can blow down trees and 
  power lines and cause isolated to scattered power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Late day showers and isolated thunderstorms
  this afternoon may also cause strong localized wind gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
172 
WWUS71 KBTV 131940
NPWBTV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Burlington VT
340 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

NYZ026-027-087-140600-
/O.CON.KBTV.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200414T0600Z/
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Southwestern St. Lawrence-
Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, 
and Gouverneur
340 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts in the 50 to 60
  mph range.

* WHERE...The Saint Lawrence Valley of New York which includes 
  Northern and Southwestern Saint Lawrence County as well as 
  Northern Franklin County of New York.

* WHEN...From 2 PM today to 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude can blow down trees and 
  power lines and cause scattered to numerous power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest likelihood of winds capable 
  of producing damage and power outages will be from 5 PM this 
  afternoon through about midnight tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons across the Saint Lawrence Valley of New York should take
the necessary action and prepare for strong to damaging winds and 
power outages now through early Tuesday morning.

&&

$$

NYZ028>031-140600-
/O.CON.KBTV.WI.Y.0004.200413T2100Z-200414T0900Z/
Eastern Clinton-Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-
Western Clinton-
Including the cities of Plattsburgh, Star Lake, Saranac Lake, 
Tupper Lake, and Dannemora
340 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts in the 45 to 50
  mph range.

* WHERE...Portions of the northern Adirondacks and northeast New 
  York. This includes Clinton County, southern Franklin County, 
  and southeastern Saint Lawrence County.

* WHEN...From 5 PM today to 5 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude can blow down trees and 
  power lines and cause isolated to scattered power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Late day showers and isolated thunderstorms
  may also cause strong, localized wind gusts. Otherwise, the
  greatest likelihood of strong wind gusts will be from 8 PM
  through about 2 AM Tuesday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons across the northern Adirondacks and northeast New York 
should take the necessary action and prepare for strong winds and
possible power outages through early Tuesday morning.

&&

$$

Evenson
667 
WWUS71 KBTV 140525
NPWBTV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Burlington VT
125 AM EDT Tue Apr 14 2020

NYZ026-027-087-140630-
/O.CAN.KBTV.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200414T0600Z/
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Southwestern St. Lawrence-
Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, 
and Gouverneur
125 AM EDT Tue Apr 14 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The threat of wind gusts in excess of 50 mph has ended across the
St. Lawrence Valley. West winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 
mph will continue through the pre-dawn hours this morning before 
gradually lowering further after sunrise. 

$$

NYZ028>031-140630-
/O.CAN.KBTV.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200414T0900Z/
Eastern Clinton-Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-
Western Clinton-
Including the cities of Plattsburgh, Star Lake, Saranac Lake, 
Tupper Lake, and Dannemora
125 AM EDT Tue Apr 14 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The threat of wind gusts in excess of 45 mph has ended across the
northern Adirondacks region. West winds of 15 to 25 mph with 
gusts to 35 mph will continue through the pre-dawn hours this 
morning before gradually lowering further after sunrise. 

$$

BANACOS

The office that day

Everything else NWS Burlington, VT issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 12, 4:25 PM EDTWind AdvisoryBTVClinton, Franklin, St. Lawrence33 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in New York, 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.