Alert archive / New York / Beach Hazards Statements in 2020
Beach Hazards Statement 13, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this beach hazards statement at Aug 25, 2020, 4:26 AM EDT for 5 counties in New York. It was in force for 24 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 25, 2020, 4:26 AM EDT (08:26 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 26, 2020, 4:26 AM EDT
- In force
- 24 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
Counties Cayuga County, NY, Jefferson County, NY, Monroe County, NY, Oswego County, NY, Wayne County, NY
The radar
The Ft Drum radar (KTYX), 94 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:26 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Buffalo Intl Airport, NY (KBUF), launched 00:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 169 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
- 364 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -72 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1291 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 19 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 74 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 73 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 1.1
The text
As transmitted.
058 WHUS41 KBUF 250826 CFWBUF Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 426 AM EDT Tue Aug 25 2020 NYZ004>006-251800- /O.NEW.KBUF.BH.S.0013.200825T0826Z-200826T0900Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego- 426 AM EDT Tue Aug 25 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Wayne, Northern Cayuga, and Oswego counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ NYZ007-251800- /O.NEW.KBUF.BH.S.0013.200825T0826Z-200826T0000Z/ Jefferson- 426 AM EDT Tue Aug 25 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Jefferson county. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ JLA
5 follow-up statements
382 WHUS41 KBUF 251756 CFWBUF Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 156 PM EDT Tue Aug 25 2020 NYZ004>006-260200- /O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200826T0900Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego- 156 PM EDT Tue Aug 25 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Wayne, Northern Cayuga, and Oswego counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ NYZ007-260000- /O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200826T0000Z/ Jefferson- 156 PM EDT Tue Aug 25 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Jefferson county. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$
140 WHUS41 KBUF 252004 CFWBUF Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 404 PM EDT Tue Aug 25 2020 NYZ003-260415- /O.EXB.KBUF.BH.S.0013.200826T0000Z-200826T0900Z/ Monroe- 404 PM EDT Tue Aug 25 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions expected. * WHERE...Beaches of Monroe county. * WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ NYZ004>006-260415- /O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200826T0900Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego- 404 PM EDT Tue Aug 25 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Wayne, Northern Cayuga, and Oswego counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ NYZ007-260000- /O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200826T0000Z/ Jefferson- 404 PM EDT Tue Aug 25 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Jefferson county. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$
877 WHUS41 KBUF 252336 CFWBUF Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 736 PM EDT Tue Aug 25 2020 NYZ007-260045- /O.CAN.KBUF.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200826T0000Z/ Jefferson- 736 PM EDT Tue Aug 25 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED... Waves have subsided. $$ NYZ003-260745- /O.EXT.KBUF.BH.S.0013.200825T2336Z-200826T0900Z/ Monroe- 736 PM EDT Tue Aug 25 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Monroe county. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ NYZ004>006-260745- /O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200826T0900Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego- 736 PM EDT Tue Aug 25 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Wayne, Northern Cayuga, and Oswego counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$
600 WHUS41 KBUF 260231 CFWBUF Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1031 PM EDT Tue Aug 25 2020 NYZ004>006-260900- /O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200826T0900Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego- 1031 PM EDT Tue Aug 25 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Wayne, Northern Cayuga, and Oswego counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ NYZ003-260900- /O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200826T0900Z/ Monroe- 1031 PM EDT Tue Aug 25 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Monroe county. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$
717 WHUS41 KBUF 260826 CFWBUF Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 426 AM EDT Wed Aug 26 2020 NYZ003>006-260930- /O.CAN.KBUF.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200826T0900Z/ Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego- 426 AM EDT Wed Aug 26 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED... Waves have subsided. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 1:28 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 92 min | |
| Aug 25, 1:52 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 53 min | |
| Aug 25, 1:59 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Erie, Niagara | 61 min |
| Aug 25, 2:27 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Genesee, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans | 63 min |
| Aug 25, 2:40 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Erie | 50 min |
| Aug 25, 2:46 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 59 min | |
| Aug 25, 3:14 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Jefferson, Monroe, Ontario, Oswego, Wayne | 91 min |
| Aug 25, 3:18 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Livingston, Wyoming | 87 min |
| Aug 25, 3:45 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Cattaraugus, Chautauqua | 60 min |
| Aug 25, 4:25 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | BUF | 24 hr | |
| Aug 25, 11:54 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Ontario | 51 min |
Nearby
Beach Hazards Statements in New York, 2020Every beach hazards statement 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.