Alert archive / New York / High Wind Warnings in 2020
High Wind Warning 4, NWS New York, NY
NWS New York, NY issued this high wind warning at Nov 30, 2020, 10:54 AM EST for Suffolk County, New York. It took effect at Nov 30, 2020, 11:00 AM EST. It was in force for 9 hr. 15 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 30, 2020, 10:54 AM EST (15:54 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 30, 2020, 11:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Nov 30, 2020, 8:00 PM EST
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS New York, NY
County Suffolk County, NY
The radar
The Brookhaven radar (KOKX), 17 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:55 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 1:00 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Southampton, NY | TREE DOWN (WIDE, MEDIUM SIZED) ON ROAD. |
| Nov 30, 1:00 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Southampton, NY | TREE DOWN (WIDE, MEDIUM SIZED) ON ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED. |
| Nov 30, 1:01 PM EST | HIGH SUST WINDS 40 | Ronkonkoma, NY | KISP RECORDED A SUSTAINED WIND OF 40MPH. |
| Nov 30, 1:29 PM EST | HIGH SUST WINDS 46 | 1 Se Amityville, NY | |
| Nov 30, 1:29 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 4 Ne Calverton, NY | MESONET STATION EW4141 BAITING HOLLOW. |
| Nov 30, 1:29 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 1 Se Amityville, NY | |
| Nov 30, 1:53 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | East Farmingdale, NY | ASOS STATION KFRG FARMINGDALE AIRPORT. |
| Nov 30, 1:59 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 1 E Stony Brook, NY | CORRECTS PREVIOUS NON-TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 1 E STONY BROOK. MESONET STATION EW5678 STONY BROOK. MEASUREMENT TAKEN AT 159 FEET. |
| Nov 30, 1:59 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 1 E Stony Brook, NY | MESONET STATION EW5678 STONY BROOK. |
| Nov 30, 2:20 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Mastic, NY | TREE DOWN ON A ONE-STORY HOUSE. |
| Nov 30, 2:29 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | 4 Se Hampton Bays, NY | |
| Nov 30, 2:34 PM EST | HIGH SUST WINDS 52 | 4 Se Hampton Bays, NY | |
| Nov 30, 2:45 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | Peconic, NY | MESONET STATION SOUT SOUTHOLD. |
| Nov 30, 3:06 PM EST | HIGH SUST WINDS 44 | 3 W Hither Hills State, NY | |
| Nov 30, 4:10 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Port Jefferson Station, NY | POWER LINES DOWN NEAR ARROWHEAD LANE. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 3.9 hours before the alert went out and 17 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
- 1 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 958 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 58 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 306 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 408 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
178 WWUS71 KOKX 301554 NPWOKX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Upton NY 1054 AM EST Mon Nov 30 2020 NYZ075-176-178-010000- /O.CAN.KOKX.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-201201T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KOKX.WI.Y.0015.201130T1600Z-201201T0000Z/ Kings (Brooklyn)-Northern Queens-Southern Queens- 1054 AM EST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Northern Queens and Southern Queens Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated thunderstorms with strong to damaging wind gusts are possible mid afternoon into this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CTZ006>008-010>012-NYZ177-179-010030- /O.CAN.KOKX.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-201201T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KOKX.WI.Y.0015.201130T1600Z-201201T0300Z/ Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex-Northern New London- Southern New Haven-Southern Middlesex-Southern New London- Northern Nassau-Southern Nassau- 1054 AM EST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern New Haven, Northern Middlesex, Northern New London, Southern New Haven, Southern Middlesex and Southern New London Counties. In New York, Northern Nassau and Southern Nassau Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS..Isolated thunderstorms with strong to damaging wind gusts are possible mid afternoon into this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NYZ078>081-010030- /O.UPG.KOKX.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-201201T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KOKX.HW.W.0004.201130T1600Z-201201T0300Z/ Northwestern Suffolk-Northeastern Suffolk-Southwestern Suffolk- Southeastern Suffolk- 1054 AM EST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Suffolk, Northeastern Suffolk, Southwestern Suffolk and Southeastern Suffolk Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated thunderstorms with strong to damaging wind gusts are possible mid afternoon into this evening. 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. && $$ NJZ006-104-106-108-NYZ071>074-010000- /O.NEW.KOKX.WI.Y.0015.201130T1600Z-201201T0000Z/ Hudson-Eastern Bergen-Eastern Essex-Eastern Union- Southern Westchester-New York (Manhattan)-Bronx- Richmond (Staten Island)- 1054 AM EST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Jersey, Hudson, Eastern Bergen, Eastern Essex and Eastern Union Counties. In New York, Southern Westchester, New York (Manhattan), Bronx and Richmond (Staten Island) Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated thunderstorms with strong to damaging wind gusts are possible mid afternoon into this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CTZ005-009-010030- /O.NEW.KOKX.WI.Y.0015.201130T1600Z-201201T0300Z/ Northern Fairfield-Southern Fairfield- 1054 AM EST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Fairfield and Southern Fairfield Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated thunderstorms with strong to damaging wind gusts are possible mid afternoon into this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
2 follow-up statements
002 WWUS71 KOKX 302103 NPWOKX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Upton NY 403 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020 NJZ006-104-106-108-NYZ071>075-176-178-302215- /O.CAN.KOKX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-201201T0000Z/ Hudson-Eastern Bergen-Eastern Essex-Eastern Union- Southern Westchester-New York (Manhattan)-Bronx- Richmond (Staten Island)-Kings (Brooklyn)-Northern Queens- Southern Queens- 403 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds have fallen below wind advisory criteria, so the advisory has been cancelled. Isolated thunderstorms with strong to damaging wind gusts are possible into this evening. $$ CTZ005-009-NYZ177-179-302215- /O.CAN.KOKX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-201201T0300Z/ Northern Fairfield-Southern Fairfield-Northern Nassau- Southern Nassau- 403 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds have fallen below wind advisory criteria, so the advisory has been cancelled. $$ NYZ078>081-010300- /O.CON.KOKX.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-201201T0300Z/ Northwestern Suffolk-Northeastern Suffolk-Southwestern Suffolk- Southeastern Suffolk- 403 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Northeastern Suffolk, Southeastern Suffolk, Southwestern Suffolk and Northwestern Suffolk Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will gradually weaken after 5pm. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CTZ006>008-010>012-010300- /O.CON.KOKX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-201201T0300Z/ Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex-Northern New London- Southern New Haven-Southern Middlesex-Southern New London- 403 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Northern New London, Northern Middlesex, Northern New Haven, Southern New London, Southern New Haven and Southern Middlesex Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will gradually weaken after 5pm. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
969 WWUS71 KOKX 010100 NPWOKX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Upton NY 800 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020 NYZ078>081-010200- /O.CAN.KOKX.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-201201T0300Z/ Northwestern Suffolk-Northeastern Suffolk-Southwestern Suffolk- Southeastern Suffolk- 800 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The strongest winds have pushed north of the area and are no longer a threat. $$ CTZ006>008-010>012-010300- /O.CON.KOKX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-201201T0300Z/ Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex-Northern New London- Southern New Haven-Southern Middlesex-Southern New London- 800 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Northern New London, Southern New London, Southern New Haven, Southern Middlesex, Northern Middlesex and Northern New Haven Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS New York, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 10:54 AM EST | Wind Advisory | OKX | Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Richmond and 1 more | 11 hr |
| Nov 30, 4:06 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | OKX | Orange | 39 min |
| Nov 30, 4:40 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | OKX | Orange | 65 min |
| Nov 30, 5:41 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | OKX | Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Westchester | 49 min |
| Nov 30, 5:49 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | OKX | Rockland | 56 min |
| Nov 30, 5:56 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | OKX | Orange, Rockland | 3 hr |
| Nov 30, 6:48 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | OKX | Bronx, Kings, New York, Putnam, Queens, Richmond and 2 more | 87 min |
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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.