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Wind Chill Advisory 5, NWS Albany, NY

March 1, 20217 counties in New York; Bennington County, Windham County, Vermont; Berkshire County, Massachusetts

NWS Albany, NY issued this wind chill advisory at Mar 1, 2021, 3:11 AM EST for 7 counties in New York; Bennington County, Windham County, Vermont; Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It took effect at Mar 1, 2021, 11:00 PM EST. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 1, 2021, 3:11 AM EST (08:11 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 1, 2021, 11:00 PM EST
Expired
Mar 2, 2021, 10:00 AM EST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Albany, NY

Counties Berkshire County, MA, Fulton County, NY, Greene County, NY, Hamilton County, NY, Herkimer County, NY, Schoharie County, NY, Ulster County, NY, Warren County, NY, Bennington County, VT, Windham County, VT

The radar

The Albany radar (KENX), 35 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:15 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 00:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 25 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 2021-03-01Temperature 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 2021-03-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 188 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
954 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
75 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
188 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
432 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

671 
WWUS41 KALY 010811
WSWALY

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
311 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

NYZ032-033-042-082-VTZ013-014-012100-
/O.NEW.KALY.WC.Y.0005.210302T0400Z-210302T1600Z/
Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Northern Warren-Northern Fulton-
Bennington-Western Windham-
Including the cities of Big Moose, Eagle Bay, McKeever, 
Old Forge, Atwell, Nobleboro, Northwood, Long Lake, Sabattis, 
Hoffmeister, Wells, Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, North Creek, 
North River, Warrensburg, Hague, Caroga Lake, Stamford, 
Bennington, Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, 
and Londonderry
311 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills between 20
  and 29 below zero.

* WHERE...The western and southern Adirondacks of eastern New York
  and the southern Green Mountains of Vermont.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills will occur over the
  highest elevations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MAZ001-025-NYZ058-063-012100-
/O.NEW.KALY.WC.Y.0005.210302T0500Z-210302T1600Z/
Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-Western Greene-
Western Ulster-
Including the cities of Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, Florida, 
North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, South Egremont, 
Hunter, Tannersville, Windham, Prattsville, Ellenville, 
Woodstock, West Hurley, West Shokan, Kerhonkson, Napanoch, 
and Sundown
311 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills between 15
  and 20 below zero.

* WHERE...In New York, Western Greene and Western Ulster Counties.
  In Massachusetts, Berkshire County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills will occur across
  the highest elevations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

NYZ038-047-012100-
/O.NEW.KALY.WC.Y.0005.210302T0500Z-210302T1600Z/
Southern Herkimer-Schoharie-
Including the cities of Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk, 
Frankfort, Dolgeville, Cobleskill, Breakabeen, Gilboa, 
Livingstonville, Middleburgh, North Blenheim, and Jefferson
311 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  20 below zero.

* WHERE...Southern Herkimer and Schoharie Counties of eastern New
  York.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills will occur across
  the highest elevations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
822 
WWUS41 KALY 012031
WSWALY

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
331 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

NYZ032-033-042-082-VTZ013-014-020500-
/O.CON.KALY.WC.Y.0005.210302T0400Z-210302T1600Z/
Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Northern Warren-Northern Fulton-
Bennington-Western Windham-
Including the cities of Big Moose, Eagle Bay, McKeever, 
Old Forge, Atwell, Nobleboro, Northwood, Long Lake, Sabattis, 
Hoffmeister, Wells, Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, North Creek, 
North River, Warrensburg, Hague, Caroga Lake, Stamford, 
Bennington, Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, 
and Londonderry
331 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills between 20 
  and 29 below zero.

* WHERE...The western and southern Adirondacks of eastern New 
  York and the southern Green Mountains of Vermont.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills will occur over 
  the highest elevations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

MAZ001-025-NYZ058-063-020500-
/O.CON.KALY.WC.Y.0005.210302T0500Z-210302T1600Z/
Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-Western Greene-
Western Ulster-
Including the cities of Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, Florida, 
North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, South Egremont, 
Hunter, Tannersville, Windham, Prattsville, Ellenville, 
Woodstock, West Hurley, West Shokan, Kerhonkson, Napanoch, 
and Sundown
331 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
11 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills between 15 
  and 20 below zero.

* WHERE...In New York, Western Greene and Western Ulster 
  Counties. In Massachusetts, Berkshire County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills will occur across 
  the highest elevations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

NYZ038-047-020500-
/O.CON.KALY.WC.Y.0005.210302T0500Z-210302T1600Z/
Southern Herkimer-Schoharie-
Including the cities of Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk, 
Frankfort, Dolgeville, Cobleskill, Breakabeen, Gilboa, 
Livingstonville, Middleburgh, North Blenheim, and Jefferson
331 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
11 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  20 below zero.

* WHERE...Southern Herkimer and Schoharie Counties of eastern 
  New York.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills will occur across 
  the highest elevations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$
111 
WWUS41 KALY 020151
WSWALY

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
851 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

NYZ032-033-042-082-VTZ013-014-021000-
/O.CON.KALY.WC.Y.0005.210302T0400Z-210302T1600Z/
Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Northern Warren-Northern Fulton-
Bennington-Western Windham-
Including the cities of Big Moose, Eagle Bay, McKeever, 
Old Forge, Atwell, Nobleboro, Northwood, Long Lake, Sabattis, 
Hoffmeister, Wells, Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, North Creek, 
North River, Warrensburg, Hague, Caroga Lake, Stamford, 
Bennington, Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, 
and Londonderry
851 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills between 20 
  and 29 below zero.

* WHERE...The western and southern Adirondacks of eastern New 
  York and the southern Green Mountains of Vermont.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills will occur over 
  the highest elevations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while outdoors. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and
gloves. 

&&

$$

MAZ001-025-NYZ058-063-021000-
/O.CON.KALY.WC.Y.0005.210302T0500Z-210302T1600Z/
Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-Western Greene-
Western Ulster-
Including the cities of Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, Florida, 
North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, South Egremont, 
Hunter, Tannersville, Windham, Prattsville, Ellenville, 
Woodstock, West Hurley, West Shokan, Kerhonkson, Napanoch, 
and Sundown
851 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
11 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills between 15 
  and 20 below zero.

* WHERE...In New York, Western Greene and Western Ulster 
  Counties. In Massachusetts, Berkshire County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills will occur across 
  the highest elevations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while outdoors. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and
gloves. 

&&

$$

NYZ038-047-021000-
/O.CON.KALY.WC.Y.0005.210302T0500Z-210302T1600Z/
Southern Herkimer-Schoharie-
Including the cities of Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk, 
Frankfort, Dolgeville, Cobleskill, Breakabeen, Gilboa, 
Livingstonville, Middleburgh, North Blenheim, and Jefferson
851 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
11 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  20 below zero.

* WHERE...Southern Herkimer and Schoharie Counties of eastern 
  New York.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills will occur across 
  the highest elevations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while outdoors. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and
gloves. 

&&

$$
607 
WWUS41 KALY 020834
WSWALY

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
334 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021


NYZ032-033-042-082-VTZ013-014-021600-
/O.CON.KALY.WC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210302T1600Z/
Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Northern Warren-Northern Fulton-
Bennington-Western Windham-
Including the cities of Big Moose, Eagle Bay, McKeever, 
Old Forge, Atwell, Nobleboro, Northwood, Long Lake, Sabattis, 
Hoffmeister, Wells, Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, North Creek, 
North River, Warrensburg, Hague, Caroga Lake, Stamford, 
Bennington, Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, 
and Londonderry
334 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills will be as low as 20
  to 29 below zero.

* WHERE...The southern and western Adirondacks of east central New
  York and the southern Green Mountains of southern Vermont. 

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Cold wind chills will bring an increased risk of
  frostbite and hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
  Frostbite could occur on exposed skin within 30 minutes. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MAZ001-025-NYZ058-063-021600-
/O.CON.KALY.WC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210302T1600Z/
Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-Western Greene-
Western Ulster-
Including the cities of Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, Florida, 
North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, South Egremont, 
Hunter, Tannersville, Windham, Prattsville, Ellenville, 
Woodstock, West Hurley, West Shokan, Kerhonkson, Napanoch, 
and Sundown
334 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills will be as low as 15
  to 20 below zero.

* WHERE...In New York, Western Ulster and Western Greene Counties.
  In Massachusetts, Berkshire County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Cold wind chills will bring an increased risk of
  frostbite and hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
  Frostbite could occur on exposed skin within 30 minutes. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

NYZ038-047-021600-
/O.CON.KALY.WC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210302T1600Z/
Southern Herkimer-Schoharie-
Including the cities of Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk, 
Frankfort, Dolgeville, Cobleskill, Breakabeen, Gilboa, 
Livingstonville, Middleburgh, North Blenheim, and Jefferson
334 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 20 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Schoharie and Southern Herkimer Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Cold wind chills will bring an increased risk of
  frostbite and hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
  Frostbite could occur on exposed skin within 30 minutes. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
796 
WWUS41 KALY 021500
WSWALY

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
1000 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021


MAZ001-025-NYZ032-033-038-042-047-058-063-082-VTZ013-014-021600-
/O.CAN.KALY.WC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210302T1600Z/
Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-
Southern Herkimer-Northern Warren-Schoharie-Western Greene-
Western Ulster-Northern Fulton-Bennington-Western Windham-
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, 
Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, North Creek, North River, Warrensburg,
Hague, Cobleskill, Breakabeen, Gilboa, Livingstonville, 
Middleburgh, North Blenheim, Jefferson, Hunter, Tannersville, 
Windham, Prattsville, Ellenville, Woodstock, West Hurley, 
West Shokan, Kerhonkson, Napanoch, Sundown, Caroga Lake, 
Stamford, Bennington, Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, 
and Londonderry
1000 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The Wind Chill Advisory has been cancelled as temperatures have
moderated slightly and winds have relaxed this morning.
Nevertheless, cold temperatures and breezy conditions are expected
to continue through the rest of the day. 

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 1, 2:58 AM ESTHigh Wind WarningALYAlbany, Fulton, Greene, Herkimer, Montgomery, Rensselaer and 3 more25 hr
Mar 1, 6:13 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementALYFulton, Montgomery47 min
Mar 1, 6:24 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementALYAlbany, Schoharie51 min
Mar 1, 6:39 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementALYGreene, Ulster51 min

Nearby

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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.