Alert archive / New York / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 2, NWS Albany, NY
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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 11:53 PM EDT | HEAVY RAIN 1.17 | Lake Desolation, NY | WEATHERNET6 |
| Mar 29, 12:00 AM EDT | HEAVY RAIN 1.31 | Lanesborough, MA | WEATHERNET6 |
| Mar 29, 12:09 AM EDT | HEAVY RAIN 1.15 | Savoy, MA | WEATHERNET6 |
| Mar 29, 6:23 AM EDT | HEAVY RAIN 1.1 | Clarksburg, MA | WEATHERNET6 |
| Mar 29, 6:30 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Wsw Frankfort, NY | TREES AND WIRES DOWNED ON ROUTE 171 BETWEEN FURNACE ROAD AND BRICE ROAD |
| Mar 29, 8:15 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Se Sprakers, NY | DOWNED TREES NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF MOYER RD AND SLOANSVILLE RD. TIME ESTIMATED. |
| Mar 29, 8:15 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Sse Hagaman, NY | TREE DOWN ACROSS ROUTE 67 NEAR TRAUX ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED. |
| Mar 29, 8:15 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Wnw Fonda, NY | COMMONS RD WAS CLOSED FROM VEEDER RD TO STATE HWY 30A DUE TO NUMEROUS TREES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED. |
| Mar 29, 8:15 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Ssw Wellsville, NY | TREES 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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 3:56 AM EDT | Wind Advisory | ALY | Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton and 9 more | 35 hr |
| Mar 28, 4:17 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Herkimer | 43 min |
| Mar 28, 5:00 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Fulton, Montgomery | 30 min |
| Mar 28, 5:04 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Hamilton, Herkimer | 26 min |
| Mar 28, 5:35 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Fulton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Schenectady | 40 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.