Alert archive / New York / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 3, NWS Albany, NY
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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 12:52 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Nne Pattersonville, NY | TREE 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.
- 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
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. && $$ CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ059>061-063>066-010230- /O.CON.KALY.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210501T0600Z/ Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire- Southern Berkshire-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia- Eastern Columbia-Western Ulster-Eastern Ulster-Western Dutchess- Eastern Dutchess- Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, South Egremont, Catskill, Coxsackie, Athens, Cairo, Jefferson Heights, Hudson, New Lebanon, Ellenville, Woodstock, West Hurley, West Shokan, Kerhonkson, Napanoch, Sundown, Kingston, New Paltz, Poughkeepsie, Beacon, Arlington, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, Stanfordville, Pine Plains, and Amenia 216 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut, east central New York and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MSE
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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.