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Wind Advisory 4, NWS Buffalo, NY
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
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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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 4:24 AM EDT | Gale Watch | BUF | 9 hr | |
| Mar 12, 1:34 PM EDT | Gale Warning | BUF | 39 hr | |
| Mar 12, 1:34 PM EDT | Lakeshore Flood Watch | BUF | Cayuga, Jefferson, Oswego | 14 hr |
| Mar 12, 1:34 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | BUF | 57 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.