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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Albany, NY

April 30, 20219 counties in New York

NWS Albany, NY issued this high wind warning at Apr 30, 2021, 3:45 AM EDT for 9 counties in New York. It took effect at Apr 30, 2021, 11:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 3 hr. 1 report 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
Apr 30, 2021, 3:45 AM EDT (07:45 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 30, 2021, 11:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 30, 2021, 2:16 PM EDT
In force
3 hr
Issued by
NWS Albany, NY

Counties Albany 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), 30 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:48 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
Apr 30, 12:52 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Nne Pattersonville, NYTREE FELL ONTO A HOME IN GLENVILLE. 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 00:00Z, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 34 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 00:00Z on 2021-04-30Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-04-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 90 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
473 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
49 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
90 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
425 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

045 
WWUS71 KALY 300745
NPWALY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
345 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021

NYZ038>040-047>054-058-302100-
/O.UPG.KALY.WI.Y.0006.210430T1400Z-210501T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KALY.HW.W.0003.210430T1500Z-210501T0200Z/
Southern Herkimer-Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Schoharie-
Western Schenectady-Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-
Western Albany-Eastern Albany-Western Rensselaer-
Eastern Rensselaer-Western Greene-
Including the cities of 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, 
and Prattsville
345 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Mohawk and Schoharie Valleys, Helderbergs, Capital
  District, northern Taconics and western Greene County in 
  eastern New York.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 10 PM EDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected between 2
  and 8 pm today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

NYZ033-041>043-082>084-VTZ013-014-302100-
/O.EXT.KALY.WI.Y.0006.210430T1500Z-210501T0000Z/
Hamilton-Northern Saratoga-Northern Warren-Northern Washington-
Northern Fulton-Southeast Warren-Southern Washington-Bennington-
Western Windham-
Including the cities of Long Lake, Sabattis, Hoffmeister, Wells, 
Saratoga Lake, Saratoga Springs, Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, 
North Creek, North River, Warrensburg, Hague, Huletts Landing, 
Whitehall, Granville, Caroga Lake, Glens Falls, West Glens Falls,
Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge, Greenwich, Middle Falls, 
North Easton, Stamford, Bennington, Woodford State Park, Pownal, 
Stratton, and Londonderry
345 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Vermont, Western Windham and Bennington Counties. 
  In New York, Northern Warren, Northern Saratoga, Southern 
  Washington, Southeast Warren, Northern Fulton, Northern 
  Washington and Hamilton Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ059>061-063>066-302100-
/O.EXT.KALY.WI.Y.0006.210430T1500Z-210501T0600Z/
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire-
Southern Berkshire-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia-
Eastern Columbia-Western Ulster-Eastern Ulster-Western Dutchess-
Eastern Dutchess-
Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, 
New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, 
Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, 
South Egremont, Catskill, Coxsackie, Athens, Cairo, 
Jefferson Heights, Hudson, New Lebanon, Ellenville, Woodstock, 
West Hurley, West Shokan, Kerhonkson, Napanoch, Sundown, 
Kingston, New Paltz, Poughkeepsie, Beacon, Arlington, Pawling, 
Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, Stanfordville, Pine Plains, 
and Amenia
345 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM
EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northwestern Connecticut, and western Massachusetts, and
  the Mid Hudson Valley, central and southern Taconics, and 
  southeastern Catskills.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 2 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
265 
WWUS71 KALY 301816
NPWALY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
216 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021

NYZ038>040-047>054-058-010230-
/O.CAN.KALY.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210501T0200Z/
/O.EXB.KALY.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210501T0400Z/
Southern Herkimer-Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Schoharie-
Western Schenectady-Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-
Western Albany-Eastern Albany-Western Rensselaer-
Eastern Rensselaer-Western Greene-
Including the cities of 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, 
and Prattsville
216 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and eastern New York.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* 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 of 60 mph or greater will not be
  widespread late today into this evening, so the warning has been
  changed to an advisory. Gusts will still reach 40 to 50 mph in
  many areas, and a few isolated stronger gusts are possible.  
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NYZ033-041>043-082>084-VTZ013-014-010000-
/O.CON.KALY.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210501T0000Z/
Hamilton-Northern Saratoga-Northern Warren-Northern Washington-
Northern Fulton-Southeast Warren-Southern Washington-Bennington-
Western Windham-
Including the cities of Long Lake, Sabattis, Hoffmeister, Wells, 
Saratoga Lake, Saratoga Springs, Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, 
North Creek, North River, Warrensburg, Hague, Huletts Landing, 
Whitehall, Granville, Caroga Lake, Glens Falls, West Glens Falls,
Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge, Greenwich, Middle Falls, 
North Easton, Stamford, Bennington, Woodford State Park, Pownal, 
Stratton, and Londonderry
216 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...In Vermont, Western Windham and Bennington Counties. 
  In New York, Northern Warren, Northern Saratoga, Southern 
  Washington, Southeast Warren, Northern Fulton, Northern 
  Washington and Hamilton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ059>061-063>066-010230-
/O.CON.KALY.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210501T0600Z/
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire-
Southern Berkshire-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia-
Eastern Columbia-Western Ulster-Eastern Ulster-Western Dutchess-
Eastern Dutchess-
Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, 
New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, 
Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, 
South Egremont, Catskill, Coxsackie, Athens, Cairo, 
Jefferson Heights, Hudson, New Lebanon, Ellenville, Woodstock, 
West Hurley, West Shokan, Kerhonkson, Napanoch, Sundown, 
Kingston, New Paltz, Poughkeepsie, Beacon, Arlington, Pawling, 
Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, Stanfordville, Pine Plains, 
and Amenia
216 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. 
 
* WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut, east central New 
  York and western Massachusetts.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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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.