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Wind Advisory 8, NWS Albany, NY

December 10, 20214 states

NWS Albany, NY issued this wind advisory at Dec 10, 2021, 3:09 PM EST for 4 states. It took effect at Dec 11, 2021, 5:00 PM EST. It was in force for 10 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 10, 2021, 3:09 PM EST (20:09 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 Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT, Berkshire County, MA, Albany County, NY, Columbia County, NY, Dutchess County, NY, Fulton County, NY, Greene County, NY, Hamilton County, NY, Herkimer County, NY, Montgomery County, NY, Rensselaer County, NY, Saratoga County, NY, Schenectady County, NY, Schoharie County, NY, Ulster County, NY, Warren County, NY, Washington County, NY, Bennington County, VT, Windham County, VT

The radar

The Albany radar (KENX), 24 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:13 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Albany, NY (KALY), launched 12:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 7 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 2021-12-10Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2021-12-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 341 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
1093 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
75 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
341 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
540 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

366 
WWUS71 KALY 102009
NPWALY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
309 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

MAZ001-025-NYZ032-033-038>043-047>054-058>061-063-082>084-111100-
/O.NEW.KALY.WI.Y.0008.211211T2200Z-211212T0900Z/
Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-
Southern Herkimer-Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Northern Saratoga-
Northern Warren-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-Northern Fulton-Southeast Warren-
Southern Washington-
Including the cities of Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, Florida, 
North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, South Egremont, 
Big Moose, Eagle Bay, McKeever, Old Forge, Atwell, Nobleboro, 
Northwood, Long Lake, Sabattis, Hoffmeister, Wells, Ilion, 
Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk, Frankfort, Dolgeville, 
Gloversville, Johnstown, Amsterdam, Saratoga Lake, 
Saratoga Springs, Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, North Creek, 
North River, Warrensburg, Hague, 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, 
Caroga Lake, Glens Falls, West Glens Falls, Hudson Falls, 
Fort Edward, Cambridge, Greenwich, Middle Falls, and North Easton
309 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds becoming westerly at 15 to 25 mph with 
  gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...The western and southern Adirondacks, Lake George
  Saratoga Region, Mohawk and Schoharie Valleys, Helderbergs,
  eastern Catskills, Greater Capital Region, northern and central
  Taconics of eastern New York and the Berkshires of western
  Massachusetts 

* WHEN...From 5 PM Saturday to 4 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
398 
WWUS71 KALY 110839
NPWALY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
339 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

CTZ001-013-NYZ064>066-VTZ013>015-112200-
/O.EXA.KALY.WI.Y.0008.211211T2200Z-211212T0900Z/
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Eastern Ulster-
Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess-Bennington-Western Windham-
Eastern Windham-
Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, 
New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Kingston, New Paltz, 
Poughkeepsie, Beacon, Arlington, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains,
Millbrook, Stanfordville, Pine Plains, Amenia, Stamford, 
Bennington, Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, Londonderry, 
Brattleboro, Guilford Center, West Brattleboro, and Bellows Falls
339 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 55
  mph expected.

* WHERE...In Connecticut, Litchfield County. In New York, Eastern
  Ulster and Dutchess Counties. In Vermont, Bennington, and 
  Windham Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Large
  tree limbs and isolated trees 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.

&&

$$

MAZ001-025-NYZ032-033-038>043-047>054-058>061-063-082>084-112200-
/O.CON.KALY.WI.Y.0008.211211T2200Z-211212T0900Z/
Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-
Southern Herkimer-Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Northern Saratoga-
Northern Warren-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-Northern Fulton-Southeast Warren-
Southern Washington-
Including the cities of Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, Florida, 
North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, South Egremont, 
Big Moose, Eagle Bay, McKeever, Old Forge, Atwell, Nobleboro, 
Northwood, Long Lake, Sabattis, Hoffmeister, Wells, Ilion, 
Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk, Frankfort, Dolgeville, 
Gloversville, Johnstown, Amsterdam, Saratoga Lake, 
Saratoga Springs, Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, North Creek, 
North River, Warrensburg, Hague, 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, 
Caroga Lake, Glens Falls, West Glens Falls, Hudson Falls, 
Fort Edward, Cambridge, Greenwich, Middle Falls, and North Easton
339 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...The western and southern Adirondacks, Lake George
  Saratoga Region, Mohawk and Schoharie Valleys, Helderbergs,
  eastern Catskills, Greater Capital Region, northern and central
  Taconics of eastern New York and the Berkshires of western
  Massachusetts 

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Large
  tree limbs and isolated trees 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.

&&

$$
924 
WWUS71 KALY 112006
NPWALY

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

CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ032-033-038>043-047>054-058>061-063>066-
082>084-VTZ013>015-120900-
/O.CON.KALY.WI.Y.0008.211211T2200Z-211212T0900Z/
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire-
Southern Berkshire-Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Southern Herkimer-
Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Northern Saratoga-Northern Warren-
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-
Northern Fulton-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, Big Moose, Eagle Bay, McKeever, Old Forge, 
Atwell, Nobleboro, Northwood, Long Lake, Sabattis, Hoffmeister, 
Wells, Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk, Frankfort, 
Dolgeville, Gloversville, Johnstown, Amsterdam, Saratoga Lake, 
Saratoga Springs, Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, North Creek, 
North River, Warrensburg, Hague, 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, 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
306 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 and 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.

&&

$$
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.

&&

$$
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 10, 3:17 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryALYFulton, Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren, Washington29 hr

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Sources

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