Alert archive / New York / High Wind Warnings in 2020
High Wind Warning 2, NWS Burlington, VT
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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 8:10 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Malone, NY | |
| Apr 13, 8:42 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | Massena Airport, NY | |
| Apr 13, 8:49 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | Potsdam 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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 4:25 PM EDT | Wind Advisory | BTV | Clinton, Franklin, St. Lawrence | 33 hr |
Nearby
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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.