Alert archive / New York / High Wind Warnings in 2020
High Wind Warning 2, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this high wind warning at Mar 20, 2020, 1:59 AM EDT for 10 counties in New York. It took effect at Mar 20, 2020, 10:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 7 hr. 25 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
- Mar 20, 2020, 1:59 AM EDT (05:59 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 20, 2020, 10:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 20, 2020, 5:08 PM EDT
- In force
- 7 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
Counties Cattaraugus County, NY, Chautauqua County, NY, Erie County, NY, Genesee County, NY, Jefferson County, NY, Lewis County, NY, Monroe County, NY, Niagara County, NY, Orleans County, NY, Wyoming County, NY
The radar
The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 66 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:01 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 12:30 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Hanover Center, NY | TREE DOWN ON ROADWAY |
| Mar 20, 12:30 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Sheridan, NY | TREE IN ROAD |
| Mar 20, 12:45 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Boston, NY | TREES AND WIRES DOWN |
| Mar 20, 12:45 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Colden, NY | TREES DOWN IN TOWN |
| Mar 20, 12:47 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Garland, NY | TREE ON WIRES AND WIRES BURNING NEAR INTERSECTION OF W. RIDGE ROAD AND SWEDEN WALKER ROAD. |
| Mar 20, 12:50 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Alden, NY | TREES AND WIRES DOWN |
| Mar 20, 12:50 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Warsaw, NY | TREE TOOK DOWN WIRES IN VILLAGE |
| Mar 20, 12:54 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Burt, NY | TREE DOWN ON WIRES. ROUTE 78 CLOSED FROM VAN HORN STREET TO DRAKE SETTLEMENT ROAD FOR UTILITY REPAIR. |
| Mar 20, 1:00 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Batavia, NY | |
| Mar 20, 1:03 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 W Parma Center, NY | TREE ON WIRES AND WIRES BURNING NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF IRELAND ROAD AND CLARKSON PARMA TOWNLINE ROAD. |
| Mar 20, 1:15 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Kendall, NY | SEVERAL POWER POLES SNAPPED OFF BLOCKING ROADWAY. |
| Mar 20, 1:20 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | Batavia, NY | |
| Mar 20, 1:20 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 W Batavia, NY | CAR CRUSHED BY SNAPPED OFF TREE ON S. MAIN STREET. |
| Mar 20, 1:20 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 W Brighton, NY | TREE ON WIRES AND WIRES BURNING AT 180 GENESEE VALLEY RIVER TRAIL. |
| Mar 20, 1:21 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | Rochester Airport, NY | |
| Mar 20, 1:30 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nne Brighton, NY | TREE ON WIRES AND WIRES BURNING NEAR INTERSECTION OF PARK AVE AND CULVER RD. |
| Mar 20, 1:40 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 S Charlotte, NY | TREE DOWN ON WIRES AND WIRES ARCING AT 114 AFTON STREET. ROADWAY BLOCKED. |
| Mar 20, 1:52 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Sw East Penfield, NY | FELLOWS RD CLOSED BETWEEN CAPTIVA CROSSING AND SONOMA DRIVE DUE TO TREE DOWN ON WIRES BLOCKING ROADWAY. |
| Mar 20, 1:57 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nw Penfield Center, NY | TREE DOWN BLOCKING STATE STREET NEAR INTERSECTION WITH SHOECRAFT ROAD. |
| Mar 20, 1:58 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Leon, NY | TREES DOWN ON ROADWAY |
| Mar 20, 2:00 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ene Conewango, NY | TREES DOWN ON NORTHEAST RD. |
| Mar 20, 2:05 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Belleville, NY | |
| Mar 20, 2:11 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | Fort Drum Airfield, NY | |
| Mar 20, 2:15 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | Philadelphia, NY | |
| Mar 20, 2:20 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | Harrisburg, NY |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Buffalo Intl Airport, NY (KBUF), launched 00:00Z, 6.0 hours before the alert went out and 64 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
- 752 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 59 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 143 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 217 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
595 WWUS71 KBUF 200559 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 159 AM EDT Fri Mar 20 2020 NYZ001>003-010-011-019-085-201400- /O.UPG.KBUF.HW.A.0002.200320T1000Z-200320T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0002.200320T1400Z-200320T2100Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Chautauqua- Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 159 AM EDT Fri Mar 20 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, and Chautauqua counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down some trees and power lines. Strong winds may damage tents and temporary outdoor structures. Scattered 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. && $$ NYZ012-020-201400- /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0002.200320T1400Z-200320T2100Z/ Wyoming-Cattaraugus- Including the cities of Warsaw and Olean 159 AM EDT Fri Mar 20 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Wyoming and Cattaraugus counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down some trees and power lines. Strong winds may damage tents and temporary outdoor structures. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NYZ013-014-021-201400- /O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.200320T1400Z-200320T2100Z/ Livingston-Ontario-Allegany- Including the cities of Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville 159 AM EDT Fri Mar 20 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few tree limbs could be blown down, resulting in isolated power outages. Travel in high profile vehicles may be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NYZ004>008-201400- /O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.200320T1700Z-200321T0000Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 159 AM EDT Fri Mar 20 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few tree limbs could be blown down, resulting in isolated power outages. Travel in high profile vehicles may be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Hitchcock
3 follow-up statements
259 WWUS71 KBUF 201355 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 955 AM EDT Fri Mar 20 2020 NYZ007-008-202200- /O.UPG.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.200320T1700Z-200321T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KBUF.HW.W.0002.200320T1700Z-200321T0000Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 955 AM EDT Fri Mar 20 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down some trees and power lines. Strong winds may damage tents and temporary outdoor structures. Scattered 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. && $$ NYZ001>003-010>012-019-020-085-202100- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0002.200320T1400Z-200320T2100Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua- Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 955 AM EDT Fri Mar 20 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down some trees and power lines. Strong winds may damage tents and temporary outdoor structures. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NYZ013-014-021-202100- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.200320T1400Z-200320T2100Z/ Livingston-Ontario-Allegany- Including the cities of Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville 955 AM EDT Fri Mar 20 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few tree limbs could be blown down, resulting in isolated power outages. Travel in high profile vehicles may be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NYZ004>006-202200- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.200320T1700Z-200321T0000Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego- Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, and Oswego 955 AM EDT Fri Mar 20 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, and Oswego counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few tree limbs could be blown down, resulting in isolated power outages. Travel in high profile vehicles may be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ JLA
425 WWUS71 KBUF 201815 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 215 PM EDT Fri Mar 20 2020 NYZ001>003-010>012-019-020-085-202100- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200320T2100Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua- Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 215 PM EDT Fri Mar 20 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down some trees and power lines. Strong winds may damage tents and temporary outdoor structures. Scattered 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. && $$ NYZ007-008-210000- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200321T0000Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 215 PM EDT Fri Mar 20 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down some trees and power lines. Strong winds may damage tents and temporary outdoor structures. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NYZ013-014-021-202100- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200320T2100Z/ Livingston-Ontario-Allegany- Including the cities of Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville 215 PM EDT Fri Mar 20 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few tree limbs could be blown down, resulting in isolated power outages. Travel in high profile vehicles may be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NYZ004>006-210000- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200321T0000Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego- Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, and Oswego 215 PM EDT Fri Mar 20 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, and Oswego counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few tree limbs could be blown down, resulting in isolated power outages. Travel in high profile vehicles may be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ JLA
675 WWUS71 KBUF 202108 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 508 PM EDT Fri Mar 20 2020 NYZ007-008-202215- /O.CAN.KBUF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200321T0000Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 508 PM EDT Fri Mar 20 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The strongest winds are over. Wind speeds will gradually diminish through this evening. $$ NYZ001>003-010>012-019-020-085-202215- /O.EXP.KBUF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200320T2100Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua- Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 508 PM EDT Fri Mar 20 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED... The strongest winds are over. Wind speeds will gradually diminish through this evening. $$ NYZ004>006-202215- /O.CAN.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200321T0000Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego- Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, and Oswego 508 PM EDT Fri Mar 20 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The strongest winds are over. Wind speeds will gradually diminish through this evening. $$ NYZ013-014-021-202215- /O.EXP.KBUF.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200320T2100Z/ Livingston-Ontario-Allegany- Including the cities of Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville 508 PM EDT Fri Mar 20 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... The strongest winds are over. Wind speeds will gradually diminish through this evening. $$ TMA
The office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 1:59 AM EDT | Wind Advisory | BUF | Allegany, Cayuga, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston, Ontario and 2 more | 15 hr |
| Mar 20, 2:01 AM EDT | Lakeshore Flood Warning | BUF | Cayuga, Oswego, Wayne | 26 hr |
| Mar 20, 12:08 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 82 min | |
| Mar 20, 12:53 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Cattaraugus | 52 min |
| Mar 20, 1:05 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 72 min | |
| Mar 20, 1:38 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 61 min | |
| Mar 20, 1:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Wayne | 45 min |
| Mar 20, 1:53 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Allegany, Ontario | 37 min |
| Mar 20, 2:31 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Oswego | 44 min |
| Mar 20, 2:36 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Lewis | 39 min |
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.