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Wind Advisory 7, NWS Buffalo, NY

April 9, 20206 counties in New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this wind advisory at Apr 9, 2020, 2:01 AM EDT for 6 counties in New York. It took effect at Apr 9, 2020, 11:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 29 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 9, 2020, 2:01 AM EDT (06:01 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 9, 2020, 11:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 10, 2020, 4:00 PM EDT
In force
29 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

Counties Cayuga County, NY, Lewis County, NY, Monroe County, NY, Orleans County, NY, Oswego County, NY, Wayne County, NY

The radar

The Ft Drum radar (KTYX), 107 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:02 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 00:00Z, 6.0 hours before the alert went out and 156 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 00:00Z on 2020-04-09Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2020-04-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -11 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1380 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
44 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-11 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-34 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

401 
WWUS71 KBUF 090601
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
201 AM EDT Thu Apr 9 2020

NYZ002>005-091415-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0007.200409T1500Z-200410T2200Z/
Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-
Including the cities of Medina, Rochester, Newark, and Fair Haven
201 AM EDT Thu Apr 9 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, and Northern Cayuga counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NYZ006-008-091415-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0007.200409T1800Z-200410T2200Z/
Oswego-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego and Lowville
201 AM EDT Thu Apr 9 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Oswego and southern Lewis counties.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
355 
WWUS71 KBUF 090831
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
431 AM EDT Thu Apr 9 2020

NYZ002>005-091700-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0007.200409T1500Z-200410T2200Z/
Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-
Including the cities of Medina, Rochester, Newark, and Fair Haven
431 AM EDT Thu Apr 9 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, and Northern Cayuga counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NYZ006-008-091700-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0007.200409T1800Z-200410T2200Z/
Oswego-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego and Lowville
431 AM EDT Thu Apr 9 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Oswego and southern Lewis counties.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
766 
WWUS71 KBUF 091537
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1137 AM EDT Thu Apr 9 2020

NYZ002>005-092345-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-200410T2200Z/
Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-
Including the cities of Medina, Rochester, Newark, and Fair Haven
1137 AM EDT Thu Apr 9 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, and Northern Cayuga counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NYZ006-008-092345-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0007.200409T1800Z-200410T2200Z/
Oswego-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego and Lowville
1137 AM EDT Thu Apr 9 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Oswego and southern Lewis counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Friday.

* 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
008 
WWUS71 KBUF 092031
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
431 PM EDT Thu Apr 9 2020

NYZ002>005-100500-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-200410T2200Z/
Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-
Including the cities of Medina, Rochester, Newark, and Fair Haven
431 PM EDT Thu Apr 9 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, and Northern Cayuga counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NYZ006-008-100500-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-200410T2200Z/
Oswego-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego and Lowville
431 PM EDT Thu Apr 9 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Oswego and southern Lewis counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Friday.

* 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
299 
WWUS71 KBUF 100221
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1021 PM EDT Thu Apr 9 2020

NYZ008-100330-
/O.CAN.KBUF.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-200410T2200Z/
Lewis-
Including the city of Lowville
1021 PM EDT Thu Apr 9 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts to 40 mph are still possible tonight and Friday.

$$

NYZ002>006-101030-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-200410T2200Z/
Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-
Including the cities of Medina, Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, 
and Oswego
1021 PM EDT Thu Apr 9 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, and Oswego 
  counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Friday.

* 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
247 
WWUS71 KBUF 100915
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
515 AM EDT Fri Apr 10 2020

NYZ002>006-101715-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-200410T2200Z/
Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-
Including the cities of Medina, Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, 
and Oswego
515 AM EDT Fri Apr 10 2020

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

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

* WHERE...Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, and Oswego 
  counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

RSH
285 
WWUS71 KBUF 101433
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1033 AM EDT Fri Apr 10 2020

NYZ002>006-102200-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-200410T2200Z/
Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-
Including the cities of Medina, Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, 
and Oswego
1033 AM EDT Fri Apr 10 2020

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

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

* WHERE...Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, and Oswego 
  counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
060 
WWUS71 KBUF 102000
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
400 PM EDT Fri Apr 10 2020

NYZ002>006-102100-
/O.CAN.KBUF.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-200410T2200Z/
Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-
Including the cities of Medina, Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, 
and Oswego
400 PM EDT Fri Apr 10 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph are still possible late this afternoon.

$$

Apffel

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 9, 2:02 AM EDTGale WarningBUF36 hr
Apr 9, 4:34 AM EDTWinter Weather AdvisoryBUFCattaraugus, Chautauqua, Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego33 hr
Apr 9, 4:30 PM EDTLakeshore Flood AdvisoryBUFChautauqua, Erie24 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.