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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Albany, NY

March 28, 202110 counties in New York; Berkshire County, Massachusetts

NWS Albany, NY issued this high wind warning at Mar 28, 2021, 3:24 PM EDT for 10 counties in New York; Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It took effect at Mar 28, 2021, 10:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 12 hr. 9 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
Mar 28, 2021, 3:24 PM EDT (19:24 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 28, 2021, 10:00 PM EDT
Expired
Mar 29, 2021, 9:35 AM EDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Albany, NY

Counties Berkshire County, MA, Albany County, NY, Columbia County, NY, Fulton County, NY, Greene County, NY, Herkimer County, NY, Montgomery County, NY, Rensselaer County, NY, Saratoga County, NY, Schenectady County, NY, Schoharie County, NY

The radar

The Albany radar (KENX), 17 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:28 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 28, 11:53 PM EDTHEAVY RAIN 1.17Lake Desolation, NYWEATHERNET6
Mar 29, 12:00 AM EDTHEAVY RAIN 1.31Lanesborough, MAWEATHERNET6
Mar 29, 12:09 AM EDTHEAVY RAIN 1.15Savoy, MAWEATHERNET6
Mar 29, 6:23 AM EDTHEAVY RAIN 1.1Clarksburg, MAWEATHERNET6
Mar 29, 6:30 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Wsw Frankfort, NYTREES AND WIRES DOWNED ON ROUTE 171 BETWEEN FURNACE ROAD AND BRICE ROAD
Mar 29, 8:15 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Se Sprakers, NYDOWNED TREES NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF MOYER RD AND SLOANSVILLE RD. TIME ESTIMATED.
Mar 29, 8:15 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Sse Hagaman, NYTREE DOWN ACROSS ROUTE 67 NEAR TRAUX ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED.
Mar 29, 8:15 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Wnw Fonda, NYCOMMONS RD WAS CLOSED FROM VEEDER RD TO STATE HWY 30A DUE TO NUMEROUS TREES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED.
Mar 29, 8:15 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Ssw Wellsville, NYTREES SNAPPED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF JOHNSON RD AND HUGHES RD IN THE TOWN OF CHARLESTON. TIME ESTIMATED.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Albany, NY (KALY), launched 12:00Z, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 19 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, Albany, NY at 12:00Z on 2021-03-28Temperature 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, Albany, NY at 12:00Z on 2021-03-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 379 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
1076 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
43 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
379 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
476 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

286 
WWUS71 KALY 281924
NPWALY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
324 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

MAZ001-025-NYZ038>040-047>054-058>061-290900-
/O.UPG.KALY.WI.Y.0005.210329T0200Z-210329T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KALY.HW.W.0002.210329T0200Z-210329T2200Z/
Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-Southern Herkimer-
Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Schoharie-Western Schenectady-
Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-Western Albany-
Eastern Albany-Western Rensselaer-Eastern Rensselaer-
Western Greene-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia-Eastern Columbia-
Including the cities of Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, Florida, 
North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, South Egremont, 
Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk, Frankfort, Dolgeville, 
Gloversville, Johnstown, Amsterdam, Cobleskill, Breakabeen, 
Gilboa, Livingstonville, Middleburgh, North Blenheim, Jefferson, 
Mariaville, Delanson, Duanesburg, Schenectady, Rotterdam, 
Burnt Hills, Ballston Spa, Mechanicville, Clifton Park, 
Waterford, Westerlo, Altamont, Berne, Knox, Preston Hollow, 
Albany, Troy, Berlin, Eagle Bridge, Hoosick Falls, Stephentown, 
Hunter, Tannersville, Windham, Prattsville, Catskill, Coxsackie, 
Athens, Cairo, Jefferson Heights, Hudson, and New Lebanon
324 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Mohawk Valley, Greater Capital Region, Schoharie
  Valley, Helderbergs, northern Catskills, northern and central 
  Taconics of eastern New York and western Massachusetts.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Monday. Strongest
  winds between 4 am and noon on Monday. 

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* 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.

&&

$$

CTZ001-013-NYZ033-041-042-063>066-082>084-VTZ013>015-290900-
/O.CON.KALY.WI.Y.0005.210329T0200Z-210329T2200Z/
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Hamilton-
Northern Saratoga-Northern Warren-Western Ulster-Eastern Ulster-
Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess-Northern Fulton-
Southeast Warren-Southern Washington-Bennington-Western Windham-
Eastern Windham-
Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, 
New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Long Lake, Sabattis, 
Hoffmeister, Wells, Saratoga Lake, Saratoga Springs, 
Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, North Creek, North River, Warrensburg,
Hague, Ellenville, Woodstock, West Hurley, West Shokan, 
Kerhonkson, Napanoch, Sundown, Kingston, New Paltz, Poughkeepsie,
Beacon, Arlington, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, 
Stanfordville, Pine Plains, Amenia, Caroga Lake, Glens Falls, 
West Glens Falls, Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge, 
Greenwich, Middle Falls, North Easton, Stamford, Bennington, 
Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, Londonderry, Brattleboro, 
Guilford Center, West Brattleboro, and Bellows Falls
324 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut, southeast
  Catskills, mid Hudson Valley, southern Taconics, Lake George
  Northern Saratoga County, southern Adirondack Foothills, Hamilton
  County, Upper Hudson Valley in eastern New York and southern 
  Vermont.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Large
  tree limbs and isolated trees 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.

&&

$$

Wasula
3 follow-up statements
311 
WWUS71 KALY 290246
NPWALY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
1046 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

MAZ001-025-NYZ038>040-047>054-058>061-291000-
/O.CON.KALY.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210329T2200Z/
Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-Southern Herkimer-
Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Schoharie-Western Schenectady-
Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-Western Albany-
Eastern Albany-Western Rensselaer-Eastern Rensselaer-
Western Greene-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia-Eastern Columbia-
Including the cities of Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, Florida, 
North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, South Egremont, 
Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk, Frankfort, Dolgeville, 
Gloversville, Johnstown, Amsterdam, Cobleskill, Breakabeen, 
Gilboa, Livingstonville, Middleburgh, North Blenheim, Jefferson, 
Mariaville, Delanson, Duanesburg, Schenectady, Rotterdam, 
Burnt Hills, Ballston Spa, Mechanicville, Clifton Park, 
Waterford, Westerlo, Altamont, Berne, Knox, Preston Hollow, 
Albany, Troy, Berlin, Eagle Bridge, Hoosick Falls, Stephentown, 
Hunter, Tannersville, Windham, Prattsville, Catskill, Coxsackie, 
Athens, Cairo, Jefferson Heights, Hudson, and New Lebanon
1046 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...The Mohawk Valley, Greater Capital Region, Schoharie
  Valley, Helderbergs, northern Catskills, northern and central 
  Taconics of eastern New York and western Massachusetts.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* 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.

&&

$$

CTZ001-013-NYZ033-041-042-063>066-082>084-VTZ013>015-291000-
/O.CON.KALY.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210329T2200Z/
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Hamilton-
Northern Saratoga-Northern Warren-Western Ulster-Eastern Ulster-
Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess-Northern Fulton-
Southeast Warren-Southern Washington-Bennington-Western Windham-
Eastern Windham-
Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, 
New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Long Lake, Sabattis, 
Hoffmeister, Wells, Saratoga Lake, Saratoga Springs, 
Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, North Creek, North River, Warrensburg,
Hague, Ellenville, Woodstock, West Hurley, West Shokan, 
Kerhonkson, Napanoch, Sundown, Kingston, New Paltz, Poughkeepsie,
Beacon, Arlington, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, 
Stanfordville, Pine Plains, Amenia, Caroga Lake, Glens Falls, 
West Glens Falls, Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge, 
Greenwich, Middle Falls, North Easton, Stamford, Bennington, 
Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, Londonderry, Brattleboro, 
Guilford Center, West Brattleboro, and Bellows Falls
1046 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut, southeast
  Catskills, mid Hudson Valley, southern Taconics, Lake George
  Northern Saratoga County, southern Adirondack Foothills, Hamilton
  County, Upper Hudson Valley in eastern New York and southern 
  Vermont.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Large
  tree limbs and isolated trees 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.

&&

$$

Wasula
772 
WWUS71 KALY 290742
NPWALY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
342 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

MAZ001-025-NYZ038>040-047>054-058>061-292000-
/O.EXT.KALY.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210329T2000Z/
Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-Southern Herkimer-
Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Schoharie-Western Schenectady-
Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-Western Albany-
Eastern Albany-Western Rensselaer-Eastern Rensselaer-
Western Greene-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia-Eastern Columbia-
Including the cities of Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, Florida, 
North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, South Egremont, 
Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk, Frankfort, Dolgeville, 
Gloversville, Johnstown, Amsterdam, Cobleskill, Breakabeen, 
Gilboa, Livingstonville, Middleburgh, North Blenheim, Jefferson, 
Mariaville, Delanson, Duanesburg, Schenectady, Rotterdam, 
Burnt Hills, Ballston Spa, Mechanicville, Clifton Park, 
Waterford, Westerlo, Altamont, Berne, Knox, Preston Hollow, 
Albany, Troy, Berlin, Eagle Bridge, Hoosick Falls, Stephentown, 
Hunter, Tannersville, Windham, Prattsville, Catskill, Coxsackie, 
Athens, Cairo, Jefferson Heights, Hudson, and New Lebanon
342 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...The Mohawk Valley, Greater Capital Region, Schoharie 
  Valley, Helderbergs, northern Catskills, northern and central 
  Taconics of eastern New York and western Massachusetts.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

CTZ001-013-NYZ033-041-042-063>066-082>084-VTZ013>015-292000-
/O.EXT.KALY.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210329T2000Z/
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Hamilton-
Northern Saratoga-Northern Warren-Western Ulster-Eastern Ulster-
Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess-Northern Fulton-
Southeast Warren-Southern Washington-Bennington-Western Windham-
Eastern Windham-
Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, 
New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Long Lake, Sabattis, 
Hoffmeister, Wells, Saratoga Lake, Saratoga Springs, 
Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, North Creek, North River, Warrensburg,
Hague, Ellenville, Woodstock, West Hurley, West Shokan, 
Kerhonkson, Napanoch, Sundown, Kingston, New Paltz, Poughkeepsie,
Beacon, Arlington, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, 
Stanfordville, Pine Plains, Amenia, Caroga Lake, Glens Falls, 
West Glens Falls, Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge, 
Greenwich, Middle Falls, North Easton, Stamford, Bennington, 
Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, Londonderry, Brattleboro, 
Guilford Center, West Brattleboro, and Bellows Falls
342 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut, southeast
  Catskills, mid Hudson Valley, southern Taconics, Lake George
  region and Northern Saratoga County, southern Adirondack
  Foothills, Hamilton County, and Upper Hudson Valley in eastern 
  New York, and for southern Vermont.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Large tree limbs and isolated trees 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.

&&

$$
053 
WWUS71 KALY 291335
NPWALY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
935 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

MAZ001-025-NYZ038>040-047>054-058>061-292000-
/O.CAN.KALY.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210329T2000Z/
/O.EXA.KALY.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210329T2000Z/
Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-Southern Herkimer-
Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Schoharie-Western Schenectady-
Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-Western Albany-
Eastern Albany-Western Rensselaer-Eastern Rensselaer-
Western Greene-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia-Eastern Columbia-
Including the cities of Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, Florida, 
North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, South Egremont, 
Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk, Frankfort, Dolgeville, 
Gloversville, Johnstown, Amsterdam, Cobleskill, Breakabeen, 
Gilboa, Livingstonville, Middleburgh, North Blenheim, Jefferson, 
Mariaville, Delanson, Duanesburg, Schenectady, Rotterdam, 
Burnt Hills, Ballston Spa, Mechanicville, Clifton Park, 
Waterford, Westerlo, Altamont, Berne, Knox, Preston Hollow, 
Albany, Troy, Berlin, Eagle Bridge, Hoosick Falls, Stephentown, 
Hunter, Tannersville, Windham, Prattsville, Catskill, Coxsackie, 
Athens, Cairo, Jefferson Heights, Hudson, and New Lebanon
935 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...The Mohawk Valley, Greater Capital Region, Schoharie
  Valley, Helderbergs, northern Catskills, and northern and 
  central Taconics of eastern New York and western Massachusetts.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts have remained below High Wind
  Warning criteria this morning, so the High Wind Warning has 
  been replaced with a Wind Advisory.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CTZ001-013-NYZ033-041-042-063>066-082>084-VTZ013>015-292000-
/O.CON.KALY.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210329T2000Z/
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Hamilton-
Northern Saratoga-Northern Warren-Western Ulster-Eastern Ulster-
Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess-Northern Fulton-
Southeast Warren-Southern Washington-Bennington-Western Windham-
Eastern Windham-
Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, 
New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Long Lake, Sabattis, 
Hoffmeister, Wells, Saratoga Lake, Saratoga Springs, 
Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, North Creek, North River, Warrensburg,
Hague, Ellenville, Woodstock, West Hurley, West Shokan, 
Kerhonkson, Napanoch, Sundown, Kingston, New Paltz, Poughkeepsie,
Beacon, Arlington, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, 
Stanfordville, Pine Plains, Amenia, Caroga Lake, Glens Falls, 
West Glens Falls, Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge, 
Greenwich, Middle Falls, North Easton, Stamford, Bennington, 
Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, Londonderry, Brattleboro, 
Guilford Center, West Brattleboro, and Bellows Falls
935 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut, southeast
  Catskills, mid Hudson Valley, southern Taconics, Lake George
  region and Northern Saratoga County, southern Adirondack
  Foothills, Hamilton County, and Upper Hudson Valley in eastern 
  New York, and for southern Vermont.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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 Albany, NY issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 28, 3:56 AM EDTWind AdvisoryALYAlbany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton and 9 more35 hr
Mar 28, 4:17 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementALYHerkimer43 min
Mar 28, 5:00 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementALYFulton, Montgomery30 min
Mar 28, 5:04 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementALYHamilton, Herkimer26 min
Mar 28, 5:35 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementALYFulton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Schenectady40 min

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in New York, 2021High Wind Warnings in Massachusetts, 2021Every high wind warning in 2021

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.