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High Wind Warning 4, NWS Albany, NY

December 11, 20214 counties in New York

NWS Albany, NY issued this high wind warning at Dec 11, 2021, 4:33 PM EST for 4 counties in New York. It took effect at Dec 11, 2021, 5:00 PM EST. It was in force for 10 hr. 14 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
Dec 11, 2021, 4:33 PM EST (21:33 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 11, 2021, 5:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 12, 2021, 3:14 AM EST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Albany, NY

Counties Fulton County, NY, Hamilton County, NY, Herkimer County, NY, Warren County, NY

The radar

The Albany radar (KENX), 99 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:33 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
Dec 11, 6:50 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 33Herkimer, NY
Dec 11, 7:00 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 33Cold Brook, NY
Dec 11, 7:00 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Sw Old Forge, NYTREE ON POWERLINE ON FIRE.
Dec 11, 7:00 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Sw Old Forge, NYTREES DOWN ALONG MOOSE RIVER RD.
Dec 11, 7:10 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 38Old Forge, NY
Dec 11, 8:12 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Ssw Salisbury, NYLARGE AREA OF SIDING BLOWN OFF HOME ON THE NORTH SIDE.
Dec 11, 9:51 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Sw Cranberry Creek, NYLARGE NUMBER OF SOFTWOOD TREES DOWN.
Dec 11, 10:30 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Nnw Bolton Landing, NYDOWNED TREES AND WIRES ON VALLEY WOODS ROAD.
Dec 11, 10:30 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 N Brant Lake, NYDOWNED TREES AND WIRES NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF VALENTINE POND ROAD AND SHAW HILL ROAD.
Dec 11, 10:30 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Se Lake Luzerne-Hadle, NYDOWNED TREES AND WIRES NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF SMITH MOUNTAIN RD AND GLENS FALLS MOUNTAIN RD.
Dec 11, 10:30 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Sw Chestertown, NYDOWNED TREES AND WIRES ON PINETREE DRIVE.
Dec 11, 10:30 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG4 S Pilot Knob, NYDOWNED TREES AND WIRES NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF RIDGE ROAD AND BARTHEL ROAD.
Dec 11, 11:13 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG5 E Lake George Villag, NYROUTE 9L BETWEEN PILOT KNOB ROAD AND PICKLE HILL ROAD CLOSED DUE TO DOWNED TREES AND WIRES.
Dec 12, 1:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 W Indian Lake, NYALL LANES BLOCKED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS ON ROUTE 28 NORTH OF JOHN RUST ROAD DUE TO DOWNED TREES.

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, 9.6 hours before the alert went out and 97 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 2021-12-11Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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 2021-12-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 621 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
576 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
50 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
621 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
838 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

314 
WWUS71 KALY 112133
NPWALY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
433 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

NYZ032-033-038-042-082-120900-
/O.UPG.KALY.WI.Y.0008.211211T2200Z-211212T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KALY.HW.W.0004.211211T2200Z-211212T0900Z/
Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Southern Herkimer-Northern Warren-
Northern Fulton-
Including the cities of Big Moose, Eagle Bay, McKeever, 
Old Forge, Atwell, Nobleboro, Northwood, Long Lake, Sabattis, 
Hoffmeister, Wells, Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk, 
Frankfort, Dolgeville, Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, North Creek, 
North River, Warrensburg, Hague, and Caroga Lake
433 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Northern Herkimer, Hamilton, Southern Herkimer, 
  Northern Warren and Northern Fulton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. 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-MAZ001-025-NYZ039>041-043-047>054-058>061-063>066-083-
084-VTZ013>015-120900-
/O.CON.KALY.WI.Y.0008.211211T2200Z-211212T0900Z/
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire-
Southern Berkshire-Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Northern Saratoga-
Northern Washington-Schoharie-Western Schenectady-
Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-Western Albany-
Eastern Albany-Western Rensselaer-Eastern Rensselaer-
Western Greene-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia-Eastern Columbia-
Western Ulster-Eastern Ulster-Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess-
Southeast Warren-Southern Washington-Bennington-Western Windham-
Eastern Windham-
Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, 
New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, 
Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, 
South Egremont, Gloversville, Johnstown, Amsterdam, 
Saratoga Lake, Saratoga Springs, Huletts Landing, Whitehall, 
Granville, 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, 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, 
Amenia, 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
433 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds becoming westerly at 15 to 30 mph with 
  gusts 40 to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...All of eastern New York except for the southwest
  Adirondacks and southern Herkimer County, and for all of
  western New England.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects, 
  such as holiday decorations. Trees and tree limbs could be 
  blown down and 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
379 
WWUS71 KALY 120814
NPWALY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
314 AM EST Sun Dec 12 2021

NYZ032-033-038-042-082-120915-
/O.CAN.KALY.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211212T0900Z/
Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Southern Herkimer-Northern Warren-
Northern Fulton-
Including the cities of Big Moose, Eagle Bay, McKeever, 
Old Forge, Atwell, Nobleboro, Northwood, Long Lake, Sabattis, 
Hoffmeister, Wells, Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk, 
Frankfort, Dolgeville, Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, North Creek, 
North River, Warrensburg, Hague, and Caroga Lake
314 AM EST Sun Dec 12 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The high wind warning is cancelled. Wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph are
possible this morning, but will continue to diminish.  

$$

CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ039>041-043-047>054-058>061-063>066-083-
084-VTZ013>015-120915-
/O.CAN.KALY.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-211212T0900Z/
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire-
Southern Berkshire-Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Northern Saratoga-
Northern Washington-Schoharie-Western Schenectady-
Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-Western Albany-
Eastern Albany-Western Rensselaer-Eastern Rensselaer-
Western Greene-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia-Eastern Columbia-
Western Ulster-Eastern Ulster-Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess-
Southeast Warren-Southern Washington-Bennington-Western Windham-
Eastern Windham-
Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, 
New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, 
Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, 
South Egremont, Gloversville, Johnstown, Amsterdam, 
Saratoga Lake, Saratoga Springs, Huletts Landing, Whitehall, 
Granville, 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, 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, 
Amenia, 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
314 AM EST Sun Dec 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph are possible this morning, but will
continue to diminish. The wind advisory is canceled.

$$

TAW

The office that day

Everything else NWS Albany, NY issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 11, 6:34 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementALYHamilton, Herkimer26 min

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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.