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Wind Advisory 1, NWS Buffalo, NY

January 11, 20208 counties in New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this wind advisory at Jan 11, 2020, 12:20 PM EST for 8 counties in New York. It took effect at Jan 12, 2020, 6:00 AM EST. It was in force for 7 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 11, 2020, 12:20 PM EST (17:20 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 12, 2020, 6:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 12, 2020, 1:20 PM EST
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

Counties Allegany County, NY, Cayuga County, NY, Jefferson County, NY, Lewis County, NY, Livingston County, NY, Ontario County, NY, Oswego County, NY, Wayne County, NY

The radar

The Ft Drum radar (KTYX), 113 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:22 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 12:00Z, 5.3 hours before the alert went out and 157 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Buffalo Intl Airport, NY at 12:00Z on 2020-01-11Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Buffalo Intl Airport, NY at 12:00Z on 2020-01-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 560 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1126 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
55 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
560 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
554 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

292 
WWUS71 KBUF 111720
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1220 PM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

NYZ001>003-010>012-019-020-085-120130-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0001.200112T0900Z-200112T1600Z/
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
1220 PM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* 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...From 4 AM to 11 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down some trees and power
  lines, leading to scattered power outages. Shallow rooted trees
  could be uprooted due to the very wet ground. Minor property 
  damage is possible. Travel could 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.

&&

$$

NYZ004-005-013-014-021-120130-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.200112T1100Z-200112T2100Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario-Allegany-
Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Geneseo, Canandaigua,
and Wellsville
1220 PM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Livingston, Ontario, and 
  Allegany counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 4 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NYZ006>008-120130-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.200112T1500Z-200112T2300Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
1220 PM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
096 
WWUS71 KBUF 120052
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
752 PM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

NYZ001>003-010>012-019-020-085-120900-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0001.200112T0900Z-200112T1600Z/
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
752 PM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* 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...From 4 AM to 11 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down some trees and power 
  lines, leading to scattered power outages. Shallow rooted 
  trees could be uprooted due to the very wet ground. Minor 
  property damage is possible. Travel could 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.

&&

$$

NYZ004-005-013-014-021-120900-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.200112T1100Z-200112T2100Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario-Allegany-
Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Geneseo, Canandaigua,
and Wellsville
752 PM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Livingston, Ontario, and 
  Allegany counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 4 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NYZ006>008-120900-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.200112T1500Z-200112T2300Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
752 PM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
606 
WWUS71 KBUF 120759
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
259 AM EST Sun Jan 12 2020

NYZ001>003-010>012-019-020-085-121600-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0001.200112T0900Z-200112T1600Z/
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
259 AM EST Sun Jan 12 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* 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...From 4 AM to 11 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down some trees and power 
  lines, leading to scattered power outages. Shallow rooted 
  trees could be uprooted due to the very wet ground. Minor 
  property damage is possible. Travel could 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.

&&

$$

NYZ004-005-013-014-021-121600-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.200112T1100Z-200112T2100Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario-Allegany-
Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Geneseo, Canandaigua,
and Wellsville
259 AM EST Sun Jan 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Livingston, Ontario, and 
  Allegany counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 4 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NYZ006>008-121600-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.200112T1500Z-200112T2300Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
259 AM EST Sun Jan 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
513 
WWUS71 KBUF 121145
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
645 AM EST Sun Jan 12 2020

NYZ001>003-010>012-019-020-085-121600-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200112T1600Z/
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
645 AM EST Sun Jan 12 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, 
  Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down some trees and power
  lines, leading to scattered power outages. Shallow rooted trees
  could be uprooted due to the very wet ground. Minor property
  damage is possible. 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.

&&

$$

NYZ004-005-013-014-021-122000-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200112T2100Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario-Allegany-
Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Geneseo, Canandaigua,
and Wellsville
645 AM EST Sun Jan 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Livingston, Ontario, and 
  Allegany counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NYZ006>008-122000-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.200112T1500Z-200112T2300Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
645 AM EST Sun Jan 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
162 
WWUS71 KBUF 121547
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1047 AM EST Sun Jan 12 2020


NYZ001>003-010>012-019-020-085-121700-
/O.CAN.KBUF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200112T1600Z/
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
1047 AM EST Sun Jan 12 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has cancelled the High
Wind Warning. 

Winds will continue to lessen through the afternoon across the 
region.

$$

NYZ004-005-013-014-021-122100-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200112T2100Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario-Allegany-
Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Geneseo, Canandaigua,
and Wellsville
1047 AM EST Sun Jan 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Livingston, Ontario, and 
  Allegany counties. 

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NYZ006>008-122300-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200112T2300Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
1047 AM EST Sun Jan 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. 

* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
130 
WWUS71 KBUF 121820
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
120 PM EST Sun Jan 12 2020


NYZ006>008-121930-
/O.CAN.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200112T2300Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
120 PM EST Sun Jan 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. 

Winds will continue to lessen through the afternoon across the 
region.

$$

NYZ004-005-013-014-021-121930-
/O.CAN.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200112T2100Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario-Allegany-
Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Geneseo, Canandaigua,
and Wellsville
120 PM EST Sun Jan 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. 

Winds will continue to lessen through the afternoon across the 
region.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 11, 4:45 AM ESTGale WarningBUF32 hr
Jan 11, 4:45 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBUF40 hr
Jan 11, 5:45 AM ESTHigh Wind WarningBUFCattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Monroe, Niagara and 2 more29 hr
Jan 11, 12:02 PM ESTLakeshore Flood WarningBUFChautauqua, Erie, Jefferson, Oswego24 hr
Jan 11, 12:20 PM ESTIce Storm WarningBUFJefferson16 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.