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Wind Advisory 9, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this wind advisory at Oct 6, 2020, 1:59 PM EDT for 16 counties in New York. It took effect at Oct 7, 2020, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 11 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 6, 2020, 1:59 PM EDT (17:59 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 7, 2020, 8:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 7, 2020, 7:05 PM EDT
- In force
- 11 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
Counties Allegany County, NY, Cattaraugus County, NY, 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), 90 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:59 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, 6.0 hours before the alert went out and 87 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
- 1197 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 39 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 155 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 160 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
040 WWUS71 KBUF 061759 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 159 PM EDT Tue Oct 6 2020 NYZ001-002-010>012-019-020-085-070300- /O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0009.201007T1200Z-201007T2100Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua- Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 159 PM EDT Tue Oct 6 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM EDT Wednesday. * 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. && $$ NYZ003>008-013-014-021-070300- /O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0009.201007T1400Z-201008T0000Z/ Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-Livingston- Ontario-Allegany- Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Watertown, Lowville, Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville 159 PM EDT Tue Oct 6 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ JLA
5 follow-up statements
938 WWUS71 KBUF 070227 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1027 PM EDT Tue Oct 6 2020 NYZ001-002-010>012-019-020-085-071030- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0009.201007T1200Z-201007T2100Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua- Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 1027 PM EDT Tue Oct 6 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM EDT Wednesday. * 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. && $$ NYZ003>008-013-014-021-071030- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0009.201007T1400Z-201008T0000Z/ Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-Livingston- Ontario-Allegany- Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Watertown, Lowville, Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville 1027 PM EDT Tue Oct 6 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
030 WWUS71 KBUF 070836 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 436 AM EDT Wed Oct 7 2020 NYZ001-002-010>012-019-020-085-071700- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0009.201007T1200Z-201007T2100Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua- Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 436 AM EDT Wed Oct 7 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects... such as Halloween decorations and trash receptacles. 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. && $$ NYZ003>008-013-014-021-071700- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0009.201007T1400Z-201008T0000Z/ Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-Livingston- Ontario-Allegany- Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Watertown, Lowville, Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville 436 AM EDT Wed Oct 7 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects... such as Halloween decorations and trash receptacles. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ RSH/SW
390 WWUS71 KBUF 071506 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1106 AM EDT Wed Oct 7 2020 NYZ001-002-010>012-019-020-085-072100- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-201007T2100Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua- Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 1106 AM EDT Wed Oct 7 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects... such as Halloween decorations and trash receptacles. 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. && $$ NYZ003>008-013-014-021-072315- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-201008T0000Z/ Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-Livingston- Ontario-Allegany- Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Watertown, Lowville, Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville 1106 AM EDT Wed Oct 7 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects... such as Halloween decorations and trash receptacles. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ JLA
074 WWUS71 KBUF 072031 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 431 PM EDT Wed Oct 7 2020 NYZ001-002-010>012-019-020-085-072145- /O.CAN.KBUF.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-201007T2100Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua- Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 431 PM EDT Wed Oct 7 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds will continue to diminish through this evening. $$ NYZ003>008-013-014-021-080000- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-201008T0000Z/ Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-Livingston- Ontario-Allegany- Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Watertown, Lowville, Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville 431 PM EDT Wed Oct 7 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few tree limbs could be blown down and a few isolated power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Hitchcock
401 WWUS71 KBUF 072305 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 705 PM EDT Wed Oct 7 2020 NYZ003>008-013-014-021-080015- /O.CAN.KBUF.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-201008T0000Z/ Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-Livingston- Ontario-Allegany- Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Watertown, Lowville, Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville 705 PM EDT Wed Oct 7 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds will continue to diminish this evening. $$ Hitchcock
The office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 4:30 AM EDT | Lakeshore Flood Watch | BUF | Cayuga, Oswego | 10 hr |
| Oct 6, 4:53 AM EDT | Gale Watch | BUF | 8 hr | |
| Oct 6, 1:00 PM EDT | Gale Warning | BUF | 30 hr | |
| Oct 6, 2:05 PM EDT | Lakeshore Flood Warning | BUF | Cayuga, Oswego | 29 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.