Alert archive / New York / Wind Advisories in 2020
Wind Advisory 1, NWS Buffalo, NY
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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 4:45 AM EST | Gale Warning | BUF | 32 hr | |
| Jan 11, 4:45 AM EST | Small Craft Advisory | BUF | 40 hr | |
| Jan 11, 5:45 AM EST | High Wind Warning | BUF | Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Monroe, Niagara and 2 more | 29 hr |
| Jan 11, 12:02 PM EST | Lakeshore Flood Warning | BUF | Chautauqua, Erie, Jefferson, Oswego | 24 hr |
| Jan 11, 12:20 PM EST | Ice Storm Warning | BUF | Jefferson | 16 hr |
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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.