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Special Weather Statement, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this special weather statement at Aug 27, 2020, 10:10 AM EDT for Oswego County, New York. It was in force for 35 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
- Aug 27, 2020, 10:10 AM EDT (14:10 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 27, 2020, 10:45 AM EDT
- In force
- 35 min
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
County Oswego County, NY
The radar
The Ft Drum radar (KTYX), 64 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:15 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, 2.2 hours before the alert went out and 206 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
- 1176 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -43 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 832 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 54 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 246 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 245 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 1.5
- Supercell composite
- 8.5
The text
As transmitted.
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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 Aug 27, 8:01 AM EDT, 2 hours 9 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 27, 8:01 AM EDT, 2 hours 9 minutes before
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Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Buffalo NY 534 AM EDT Thu Aug 27 2020 NYZ001>006-011>014-020-021-280945- Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Genesee-Wyoming- Livingston-Ontario-Cattaraugus-Allegany- 534 AM EDT Thu Aug 27 2020 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north central New York. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible today. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding are possible Friday night and Saturday. .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 NYZ010-019-085-280945- Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- 534 AM EDT Thu Aug 27 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH 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. Beach Hazards Statement. Strong to severe thunderstorms are also possible today. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding are possible Friday night and Saturday. .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 NYZ007-008-280945- Jefferson-Lewis- 534 AM EDT Thu Aug 27 2020 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central New York. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. A few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible today. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding are possible Friday night and Saturday. .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 LOZ042>044-062>064-280945- 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 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- 534 AM EDT Thu Aug 27 2020 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Ontario. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible today. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. 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 LEZ020-040-041-LOZ030-280945- 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- 534 AM EDT Thu Aug 27 2020 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible today. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. 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 LOZ045-065-280945- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 534 AM EDT Thu Aug 27 2020 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Ontario. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. A few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible today. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Hazardous weather is not 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 SLZ022-024-280945- Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg- Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis- 534 AM EDT Thu Aug 27 2020 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the New York waters of the Saint Lawrence River. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. 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
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Aug 27, 7:10 AM EDT, 3 hours before
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1010 AM EDT Thu Aug 27 2020
NYZ006-271445-
Oswego-
1010 AM EDT Thu Aug 27 2020
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT OSWEGO COUNTY...
At 1009 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Oswego, moving
southeast at 65 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph are possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Oswego, Fulton, Pulaski, Central Square, Selkirk Shores State Park,
Mexico Point State Park, Nine Mile Point, Battle Island State Park,
Hastings, Scriba, Volney, Constantia, West Monroe, Palermo, New
Haven, Phoenix, Minetto, Mexico, Williamstown and Cleveland.
This includes Interstate 81 between exits 32 and 36.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is also occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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 4333 7589 4332 7586 4316 7588 4320 7608
4323 7610 4327 7620 4324 7621 4322 7619
4320 7621 4324 7627 4321 7627 4337 7661
4342 7662 4339 7665 4341 7670 4356 7645
4356 7628 4363 7626 4343 7584
TIME...MOT...LOC 1409Z 300DEG 59KT 4351 7657
TMAThe office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 9:57 PM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | BUF | Chautauqua, Erie | 24 hr |
| Aug 27, 12:35 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 40 min | |
| Aug 27, 1:12 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Erie | 33 min |
| Aug 27, 6:03 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 57 min | |
| Aug 27, 6:58 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 62 min | |
| Aug 27, 7:10 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Wayne | 65 min |
| Aug 27, 10:28 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Wayne | 47 min |
| Aug 27, 11:15 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Wayne | 30 min |
| Aug 27, 2:26 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Genesee | 34 min |
| Aug 27, 2:29 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Ontario | 61 min |
| Aug 27, 2:31 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Wyoming | 59 min |
| Aug 27, 2:41 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Monroe, Ontario, Wayne | 64 min |
| Aug 27, 2:51 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Genesee | 24 min |
| Aug 27, 2:55 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Erie, Genesee, Niagara | 20 min |
| Aug 27, 3:02 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Livingston, Ontario | 58 min |
| Aug 27, 3:16 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Erie, Genesee, Niagara | 29 min |
| Aug 27, 3:27 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 63 min | |
| Aug 27, 3:29 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Genesee, Livingston, Wyoming | 61 min |
| Aug 27, 3:52 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Livingston, Monroe, Ontario | 68 min |
| Aug 27, 4:01 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Wyoming | 51 min |
| Aug 27, 4:06 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Cattaraugus, Chautauqua | 54 min |
| Aug 27, 4:12 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 33 min | |
| Aug 27, 4:12 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Erie, Genesee, Wyoming | 48 min |
| Aug 27, 4:28 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Wyoming | 77 min |
| Aug 27, 4:48 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | BUF | Genesee, Livingston, Monroe | 4 hr |
| Aug 27, 4:59 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Livingston, Monroe, Ontario | 46 min |
| Aug 27, 5:03 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | BUF | 3 hr | |
| Aug 27, 5:17 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Cattaraugus | 28 min |
| Aug 27, 5:30 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | BUF | Livingston, Ontario | 3 hr |
| Aug 27, 6:11 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Wayne | 49 min |
| Aug 27, 6:54 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Ontario | 36 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.