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Wind Advisory 4, NWS Buffalo, NY

March 12, 202014 counties in New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this wind advisory at Mar 12, 2020, 2:11 PM EDT for 14 counties in New York. It took effect at Mar 13, 2020, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 17 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 12, 2020, 2:11 PM EDT (18:11 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 13, 2020, 2:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 13, 2020, 7:23 PM EDT
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

Counties Cayuga County, NY, Chautauqua County, NY, Erie County, NY, Genesee County, NY, Jefferson County, NY, Lewis County, NY, Livingston County, NY, Monroe County, NY, Niagara County, NY, Ontario County, NY, Orleans County, NY, Oswego County, NY, Wayne County, NY, Wyoming County, NY

The radar

The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 99 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:10 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, 6.2 hours before the alert went out and 97 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 2020-03-12Temperature 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 2020-03-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 135 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
871 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
57 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
135 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
210 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

784 
WWUS71 KBUF 121811
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
211 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2020

NYZ007-008-130300-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.200313T0600Z-200314T0300Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
211 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds of 45 to 50 mph late tonight, shifting
  southwest on Friday. The strongest winds will occur north of the
  Tug Hill late tonight, then over much of the eastern Lake  
  Ontario region on Friday.

* WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be broken 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.

&&

$$
JLA
5 follow-up statements
528 
WWUS71 KBUF 130233
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1033 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2020

NYZ001-002-010>012-019-085-131045-
/O.EXB.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.200313T1100Z-200314T0300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, 
Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville
1033 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 11 PM EDT Friday.

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

&&

$$

NYZ003>006-013-014-131045-
/O.EXB.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.200313T1300Z-200314T0300Z/
Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Livingston-Ontario-
Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, 
Geneseo, and Canandaigua
1033 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Livingston, 
  and Ontario counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 11 PM EDT Friday.

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

&&

$$

NYZ007-008-131045-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.200313T0600Z-200314T0300Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
1033 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected
  late tonight and early Friday morning, becoming west 20 to 30
  mph with gusts to 50 mph Friday afternoon.

* WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few
  tree limbs could be blown down and a few isolated power outages
  may result. 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
476 
WWUS71 KBUF 130758
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
358 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

NYZ007-008-131600-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200314T0300Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
358 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 
  50 mph.

* WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

NYZ001-002-010>012-019-085-131600-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.200313T1100Z-200314T0300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, 
Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville
358 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

NYZ003>006-013-014-131600-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.200313T1300Z-200314T0300Z/
Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Livingston-Ontario-
Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, 
Geneseo, and Canandaigua
358 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Livingston, 
  and Ontario counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

Apffel
883 
WWUS71 KBUF 131515
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1115 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

NYZ007-008-132315-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200314T0300Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
1115 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

NYZ001-002-010>012-019-085-132315-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200314T0300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, 
Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville
1115 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

NYZ003>006-013-014-132315-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200314T0300Z/
Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Livingston-Ontario-
Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, 
Geneseo, and Canandaigua
1115 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Livingston, 
  and Ontario counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

TMA
592 
WWUS71 KBUF 132003
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
403 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

NYZ007-008-140300-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200314T0300Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
403 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

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

&&

$$

NYZ001-002-010>012-019-085-140300-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200314T0300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, 
Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville
403 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

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

&&

$$

NYZ003>006-013-014-140300-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200314T0300Z/
Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Livingston-Ontario-
Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, 
Geneseo, and Canandaigua
403 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Livingston, 
  and Ontario counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few
  tree limbs could be blown down and a few isolated power outages
  may result. 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
561 
WWUS71 KBUF 132323
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
723 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

NYZ001>008-010>014-019-085-140030-
/O.CAN.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200314T0300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-
Lewis-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, Oswego, Watertown, Lowville, Buffalo, Batavia, 
Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Jamestown, Orchard Park, 
and Springville
723 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds will continue to slowly diminish tonight.

$$

Hitchcock

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 12, 4:24 AM EDTGale WatchBUF9 hr
Mar 12, 1:34 PM EDTGale WarningBUF39 hr
Mar 12, 1:34 PM EDTLakeshore Flood WatchBUFCayuga, Jefferson, Oswego14 hr
Mar 12, 1:34 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBUF57 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.