Alert archive / New York / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 4, NWS Albany, NY
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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 6:50 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 33 | Herkimer, NY | |
| Dec 11, 7:00 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 33 | Cold Brook, NY | |
| Dec 11, 7:00 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Sw Old Forge, NY | TREE ON POWERLINE ON FIRE. |
| Dec 11, 7:00 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Sw Old Forge, NY | TREES DOWN ALONG MOOSE RIVER RD. |
| Dec 11, 7:10 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 38 | Old Forge, NY | |
| Dec 11, 8:12 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ssw Salisbury, NY | LARGE AREA OF SIDING BLOWN OFF HOME ON THE NORTH SIDE. |
| Dec 11, 9:51 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Sw Cranberry Creek, NY | LARGE NUMBER OF SOFTWOOD TREES DOWN. |
| Dec 11, 10:30 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nnw Bolton Landing, NY | DOWNED TREES AND WIRES ON VALLEY WOODS ROAD. |
| Dec 11, 10:30 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 N Brant Lake, NY | DOWNED TREES AND WIRES NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF VALENTINE POND ROAD AND SHAW HILL ROAD. |
| Dec 11, 10:30 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Se Lake Luzerne-Hadle, NY | DOWNED TREES AND WIRES NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF SMITH MOUNTAIN RD AND GLENS FALLS MOUNTAIN RD. |
| Dec 11, 10:30 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Sw Chestertown, NY | DOWNED TREES AND WIRES ON PINETREE DRIVE. |
| Dec 11, 10:30 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 4 S Pilot Knob, NY | DOWNED TREES AND WIRES NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF RIDGE ROAD AND BARTHEL ROAD. |
| Dec 11, 11:13 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 5 E Lake George Villag, NY | ROUTE 9L BETWEEN PILOT KNOB ROAD AND PICKLE HILL ROAD CLOSED DUE TO DOWNED TREES AND WIRES. |
| Dec 12, 1:00 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 W Indian Lake, NY | ALL 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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 6:34 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | ALY | Hamilton, Herkimer | 26 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.