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Special Weather Statement, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this special weather statement at Jun 22, 2020, 5:33 PM EDT for Niagara County, New York. It was in force for 27 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 22, 2020, 5:33 PM EDT (21:33 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 22, 2020, 6:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 27 min
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
County Niagara County, NY
The radar
The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 40 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:37 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Buffalo Intl Airport, NY (KBUF), launched 12:00Z, 9.6 hours before the alert went out and 43 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
- 51 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -189 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1402 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 15 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 25 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 46 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
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The local office's own words before this special weather statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Buffalo, NY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Jun 22, 4:15 PM EDT, 1 hour 18 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 22, 4:15 PM EDT, 1 hour 18 minutes before
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Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1048 AM EDT Mon Jun 22 2020 NYZ001-002-010-011-231500- Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee- 1048 AM EDT Mon Jun 22 2020 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf NYZ012-019>021-085-231500- Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern Erie- 1048 AM EDT Mon Jun 22 2020 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. There is a marginal risk for strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. This risk includes the potential for damaging wind gusts, small hail and heavy rainfall. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Stronger storms Tuesday afternoon could produce gusty winds, small hail and heavy rainfall. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf NYZ013-014-231500- Livingston-Ontario- 1048 AM EDT Mon Jun 22 2020 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Heat Advisory. There is a marginal risk for strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. This risk includes the potential for damaging wind gusts, small hail and heavy rainfall. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Stronger storms Tuesday afternoon could produce gusty winds, small hail and heavy rainfall. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf NYZ003>008-231500- Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- 1048 AM EDT Mon Jun 22 2020 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north central New York. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Heat Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Stronger storms Tuesday afternoon into early Tuesday evening could produce gusty winds, small hail and heavy rainfall. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf LEZ020-040-041-LOZ030-042>045-062>065-SLZ022-024-231500- Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- Lower Niagara River- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg- Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis- 1048 AM EDT Mon Jun 22 2020 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the New York waters of Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, and the Saint Lawrence River. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf JLA
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jun 22, 3:38 PM EDT, 1 hour 55 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
338 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2020
NYZ019-222015-
Chautauqua-
338 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2020
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT CENTRAL CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY...
At 337 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Mayville, or 13
miles southwest of Fredonia, moving northeast at 20 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph are possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Dunkirk, Fredonia, Westfield, Lakewood, Mayville, Long Point State
Park, Chautauqua Institution, Lake Erie State Park, SUNY Fredonia,
Chautauqua, Portland, Sheridan, Stockton, Gerry, Brocton, Arkwright,
Forestville, Cassadaga, Sinclairville and Bemus Point.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 90 near exit 59.
Interstate 86 between exits 8 and 10.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
If you are on or near Chautauqua Lake, get out of the water and move
indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to
10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you
are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter
now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
LAT...LON 4250 7944 4253 7939 4254 7934 4257 7927
4246 7906 4243 7906 4209 7931 4226 7965
TIME...MOT...LOC 1937Z 214DEG 19KT 4226 7944
MitchellSpecial weather statement, Jun 22, 4:12 PM EDT, 1 hour 21 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Buffalo NY 412 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2020 NYZ020-021-222115- Cattaraugus-Allegany- 412 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2020 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT EAST CENTRAL CATTARAUGUS AND NORTHWESTERN ALLEGANY COUNTIES... At 412 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Belfast, or 14 miles northwest of Wellsville, moving northwest at 10 mph. Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail are possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Franklinville, Belfast, Cuba, Rushford, Houghton, Caneadea, Friendship, Angelica, Lyndon, Black Creek and Hardy Corners. This includes Interstate 86 between exits 28 and 31. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. LAT...LON 4229 7800 4215 7819 4231 7849 4252 7825 TIME...MOT...LOC 2012Z 131DEG 8KT 4226 7814 Mitchell
Special weather statement, Jun 22, 4:57 PM EDT, 36 minutes before
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Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 10:33 AM EDT | Heat Advisory | BUF | Cayuga, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario and 2 more | 8 hr |
| Jun 22, 12:04 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Erie | 41 min |
| Jun 22, 12:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Livingston | 30 min |
| Jun 22, 12:17 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Livingston | 28 min |
| Jun 22, 12:43 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Cattaraugus | 47 min |
| Jun 22, 12:55 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Genesee | 35 min |
| Jun 22, 1:03 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Wyoming | 27 min |
| Jun 22, 1:14 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Lewis | 46 min |
| Jun 22, 1:28 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Genesee | 47 min |
| Jun 22, 1:51 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | BUF | Genesee | 4 hr |
| Jun 22, 2:07 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Monroe, Orleans | 38 min |
| Jun 22, 2:20 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Ontario | 23 min |
| Jun 22, 2:48 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Monroe | 42 min |
| Jun 22, 3:14 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Livingston | 46 min |
| Jun 22, 3:38 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Chautauqua | 37 min |
| Jun 22, 3:46 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Cattaraugus | 59 min |
| Jun 22, 4:12 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Allegany | 63 min |
| Jun 22, 4:57 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | BUF | Cattaraugus | 4 hr |
| Jun 22, 4:57 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Niagara | 48 min |
| Jun 22, 5:09 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua | 66 min |
| Jun 22, 5:34 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 40 min |
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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.