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Flash Flood Watch 9, NWS Binghamton, NY
NWS Binghamton, NY issued this flash flood watch at Aug 30, 2021, 4:54 AM EDT for 4 counties in New York; 7 counties in Pennsylvania. It took effect at Sep 1, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 18 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 30, 2021, 4:54 AM EDT (08:54 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 1, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 2, 2021, 2:25 AM EDT
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Binghamton, NY
- Flood severity
- None
Counties Broome County, NY, Delaware County, NY, Sullivan County, NY, Tioga County, NY, Bradford County, PA, Lackawanna County, PA, Luzerne County, PA, Pike County, PA, Susquehanna County, PA, Wayne County, PA, Wyoming County, PA
The radar
The Binghamton radar (KBGM), 60 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:55 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Albany, NY (KALY), launched 00:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 184 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
- 33 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -100 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 753 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 18 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 110 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 146 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
877 WGUS61 KBGM 300854 FFABGM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Binghamton NY 454 AM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021 PAZ043-044-047-048-072-302100- /O.NEW.KBGM.FF.A.0009.210901T1200Z-210902T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Wyoming-Lackawanna-Luzerne-Pike-Southern Wayne- Including the cities of Milford, Scranton, Tunkhannock, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, and Honesdale 454 AM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a * Flash Flood Watch for a portion of northeast Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Southern Wayne and Wyoming. * From Wednesday morning through Thursday morning. * The remnants of Hurricane Ida will pass south of the area on Wednesday into Thursday. Deep tropical moisture will interact with a stalled out frontal boundary, bringing bands of heavy rainfall into parts of Northeastern Pennsylvania. There remains considerable uncertainty in the exact placement of the heavy rain band. Should the band shift south, the risk of flooding would be lessened in Northeastern Pennsylvania. If the band shifts north, heavy rainfall would affect both Northeastern Pennsylvania, the Twin Tiers, and Catskills, increasing the amount of runoff going into mainstem rivers. For the time being, we have limited the Flash Flood Watch to focus on those areas with the highest forecast confidence for impacts. Continue to monitor the forecast for any changes to the Watch area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ MPH
11 follow-up statements
955 WGUS61 KBGM 301914 FFABGM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Binghamton NY 314 PM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021 NYZ057-062-PAZ038>040-310315- /O.EXB.KBGM.FF.A.0009.210901T1200Z-210902T1800Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Delaware-Sullivan-Bradford-Susquehanna-Northern Wayne- Including the cities of Sayre, Equinunk, Montrose, Delhi, Monticello, Walton, Damascus, Hallstead, and Towanda 314 PM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Binghamton has expanded the * Flash Flood Watch to include portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania, including the following areas, in central New York, Delaware and Sullivan. In northeast Pennsylvania, Bradford, Northern Wayne and Susquehanna. * From Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon. * The remnants of Hurricane Ida will pass south of the area on Wednesday into Thursday. Deep tropical moisture will interact with a stalled out frontal boundary, bringing bands of heavy rainfall into parts of northeast Pennsylvania and south central New York. The heaviest bands may product 2 to 4 inches of rain across northeast Pennsylvania and into the southern Catskills in New York. Flash Flooding is possible. Continue to monitor the forecast for any additional changes to the watch area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ PAZ043-044-047-048-072-310315- /O.EXT.KBGM.FF.A.0009.210901T1200Z-210902T1800Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Wyoming-Lackawanna-Luzerne-Pike-Southern Wayne- Including the cities of Milford, Scranton, Tunkhannock, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, and Honesdale 314 PM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for * A portion of northeast Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Southern Wayne and Wyoming. * From Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon. * The remnants of Hurricane Ida will pass south of the area on Wednesday into Thursday. Deep tropical moisture will interact with a stalled out frontal boundary, bringing bands of heavy rainfall into parts of northeast Pennsylvania. The heaviest bands may produce 3 to 5 inches of rain Wednesday night through Thursday. Significant Flash Flooding is possible. Continue to monitor the forecast for any additional changes to the watch area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ BJT
721 WGUS61 KBGM 310156 FFABGM Flood Watch National Weather Service Binghamton NY 956 PM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021 NYZ057-062-PAZ038>040-043-044-047-048-072-311000- /O.CON.KBGM.FF.A.0009.210901T1200Z-210902T1800Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Delaware-Sullivan-Bradford-Susquehanna-Northern Wayne-Wyoming- Lackawanna-Luzerne-Pike-Southern Wayne- Including the cities of Milford, Sayre, Equinunk, Montrose, Scranton, Tunkhannock, Delhi, Monticello, Walton, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, Damascus, Honesdale, Hallstead, and Towanda 956 PM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania, including the following areas, in central New York, Delaware and Sullivan. In northeast Pennsylvania, Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Northern Wayne, Pike, Southern Wayne, Susquehanna and Wyoming. * From Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon. * The remnants of Hurricane Ida will pass south of the area on Wednesday into Thursday. Deep tropical moisture will interact with a stalled out frontal boundary, bringing bands of heavy rainfall into parts of northeast Pennsylvania and the western Catskills. The heaviest bands may produce 3 to 5 inches of rain Wednesday night through Thursday. Significant flash flooding is possible. Continue to monitor the forecast for any additional changes to the watch area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ TAC
924 WGUS61 KBGM 310802 FFABGM Flood Watch National Weather Service Binghamton NY 402 AM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021 NYZ057-062-PAZ038>040-043-044-047-048-072-312015- /O.CON.KBGM.FF.A.0009.210901T1200Z-210902T1800Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Delaware-Sullivan-Bradford-Susquehanna-Northern Wayne-Wyoming- Lackawanna-Luzerne-Pike-Southern Wayne- Including the cities of Milford, Sayre, Equinunk, Montrose, Scranton, Tunkhannock, Delhi, Monticello, Walton, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, Damascus, Honesdale, Hallstead, and Towanda 402 AM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania, including the following areas, in central New York, Delaware and Sullivan. In northeast Pennsylvania, Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Northern Wayne, Pike, Southern Wayne, Susquehanna and Wyoming. * From Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon. * The remnants of Hurricane Ida will pass south of the area on Wednesday into Thursday. Deep tropical moisture will interact with a stalled out frontal boundary, bringing bands of heavy rainfall into parts of northeast Pennsylvania and the western Catskills. The heaviest rainfall, 3 to 5 inches will fall across Luzerne, Southern Lackawanna, Southern Wayne, and Pike Counties In Pennsylvania, with even higher amounts further to the south. Lesser, but still significant rainfall of 1 to 3 inches will fall further to the north, with a very sharp cut off in rainfall expected across the Southern Tier counties of New York. Significant flash flooding is possible in the watch area. Continue to monitor the forecast for any additional changes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ MPH
154 WGUS61 KBGM 311922 FFABGM Flood Watch National Weather Service Binghamton NY 322 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021 NYZ057-062-PAZ038>040-043-044-047-048-072-010330- /O.CON.KBGM.FF.A.0009.210901T1200Z-210902T1800Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Delaware-Sullivan-Bradford-Susquehanna-Northern Wayne-Wyoming- Lackawanna-Luzerne-Pike-Southern Wayne- Including the cities of Milford, Sayre, Equinunk, Montrose, Scranton, Tunkhannock, Delhi, Monticello, Walton, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, Damascus, Honesdale, Hallstead, and Towanda 322 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania, including the following areas, in central New York, Delaware and Sullivan. In northeast Pennsylvania, Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Northern Wayne, Pike, Southern Wayne, Susquehanna and Wyoming. * From Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon. * The remnants of Hurricane Ida will pass south of the area Wednesday into early Thursday. Deep tropical moisture will interact with a stalled out frontal boundary, bringing bands of heavy rainfall into parts of northeast Pennsylvania and the western Catskills. * The heaviest rainfall is expected across Luzerne, Lackawanna, Southern Wayne, and Pike Counties In Pennsylvania and Sullivan County in New York, with a broad area of 3 to 5 inches. There could be localized amounts greater than 5 inches in this area. The potential exists for significant flash flooding across the Wyoming Valley and Poconos. Heavy rain will also occur along the northern tier of Pennsylvania into Delaware County New York. As much as 1 to 3 inches is possible, which could produce flash flooding in flood prone areas and locations of steep terrain. Continue to monitor the forecast for any additional changes and be alert for potential Flash Flood Warnings. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ BJT
652 WGUS61 KBGM 010136 FFABGM Flood Watch National Weather Service Binghamton NY 936 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021 NYZ057-062-PAZ038>040-043-044-047-048-072-010945- /O.CON.KBGM.FF.A.0009.210901T1200Z-210902T1800Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Delaware-Sullivan-Bradford-Susquehanna-Northern Wayne-Wyoming- Lackawanna-Luzerne-Pike-Southern Wayne- Including the cities of Milford, Sayre, Equinunk, Montrose, Scranton, Tunkhannock, Delhi, Monticello, Walton, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, Damascus, Honesdale, Hallstead, and Towanda 936 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania, including the following areas, in central New York, Delaware and Sullivan. In northeast Pennsylvania, Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Northern Wayne, Pike, Southern Wayne, Susquehanna and Wyoming. * From 8 AM EDT Wednesday through Thursday afternoon. * The remnants of Hurricane Ida will pass south of the area Wednesday into early Thursday. Deep tropical moisture will interact with a stalled out frontal boundary, bringing bands of heavy rainfall into parts of northeast Pennsylvania and the western Catskills. * The heaviest rainfall is expected across Luzerne, Lackawanna, Southern Wayne, and Pike Counties In Pennsylvania and Sullivan County in New York, with a broad area of 3 to 5 inches. There could be localized amounts greater than 5 inches in this area. The potential exists for significant flash flooding across the Wyoming Valley and Poconos. Heavy rain will also occur along the northern tier of Pennsylvania into Delaware County New York. As much as 1 to 3 inches is possible, which could produce flash flooding in flood prone areas and locations of steep terrain. Continue to monitor the forecast for any additional changes and be alert for potential Flash Flood Warnings. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ TAC
717 WGUS61 KBGM 010818 FFABGM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Binghamton NY 418 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021 NYZ055-056-012000- /O.EXB.KBGM.FF.A.0009.210901T1200Z-210902T1500Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Tioga-Broome- Including the cities of Owego, Waverly, and Binghamton 418 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH 11AM THURSDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Binghamton has expanded the * Flash Flood Watch to include a portion of central New York, including the following areas, Broome and Tioga. * From 8 AM EDT this morning through Thursday morning. * * The remnants of Hurricane Ida will pass south of the area today into early Thursday morning. Deep tropical moisture will stream to the north, interacting with a stalled out frontal boundary. This will bring bands of heavy rainfall into parts of northeast Pennsylvania, the Twin Tiers, and the western Catskills. * The heaviest rainfall will occur south of the New York/Pennsylvania Border. However, amounts of 1.50 to 2.50 inches will be possible in southern portions of Broome and Tioga Counties in New York. Small stream basins south of the Susquehanna River, which stretch further south into Pennsylvania will be most susceptible for flash flooding, as well as small stream basins in far southeastern Broome County. Rainfall is expected to diminish sharply over northern portions of Broome and Tioga Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ NYZ062-PAZ040-043-044-047-048-072-012000- /O.EXT.KBGM.FF.A.0009.210901T1200Z-210902T1500Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Sullivan-Northern Wayne-Wyoming-Lackawanna-Luzerne-Pike-Southern Wayne- Including the cities of Milford, Equinunk, Scranton, Tunkhannock, Monticello, Damascus, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, and Honesdale 418 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH 11 AM THURSDAY MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for * Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania, including the following areas, in central New York, Sullivan. In northeast Pennsylvania, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Northern Wayne, Pike, Southern Wayne and Wyoming. * From 8 AM EDT this morning through Thursday morning. * * The remnants of Hurricane Ida will pass south of the area today into early Thursday morning. Deep tropical moisture will stream to the north, interacting with a stalled out frontal boundary. This will bring bands of heavy rainfall into parts of northeast Pennsylvania, the Twin Tiers, and the western Catskills. * * The heaviest rainfall of 4 to 6 inches is expected to fall across the Wyoming Valley into the Poconos and Southern Catskills. Localized amounts of over 7 inches will be possible, especially in areas of steep terrain. The heaviest rainfall rates will occur late this afternoon into the overnight hours. The potential exists for major flash flooding in the Wyoming Valley, Poconos, and Catskills, including the Scranton to Wilkes-Barre urban corridor. Continue to monitor the forecast for any additional changes and be alert for potential Flash Flood Warnings. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ NYZ057-PAZ038-039-012000- /O.EXT.KBGM.FF.A.0009.210901T1200Z-210902T1500Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Delaware-Bradford-Susquehanna- Including the cities of Sayre, Montrose, Delhi, Walton, Hallstead, and Towanda 418 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH 11 AM THURSDAY MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for * Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania, including the following areas, in central New York, Delaware. In northeast Pennsylvania, Bradford and Susquehanna. * From 8 AM EDT this morning through Thursday morning. * * The remnants of Hurricane Ida will pass south of the area today into early Thursday morning. Deep tropical moisture will stream to the north, interacting with a stalled out frontal boundary. This will bring bands of heavy rainfall into parts of northeast Pennsylvania, the Twin Tiers, and the western Catskills. * * The heaviest rainfall is expected to fall across the Wyoming Valley and into the Southern Catskills and Poconos. However, 2 to 3 inches, with localized amounts of over 4 inches, will fall across the Nothern Tier of Pennsylvania into Delaware County in New York. Rainfall rates will be heaviest late this afternoon and into tonight. Flash flooding is likely to occur in flood prone areas and locations of steep terrain. Continue to monitor the forecast for any additional changes and be alert for potential Flash Flood Warnings. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ MPH
178 WGUS61 KBGM 011911 FFABGM Flood Watch National Weather Service Binghamton NY 311 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021 NYZ062-PAZ040-043-044-047-048-072-020415- /O.CON.KBGM.FF.A.0009.000000T0000Z-210902T1500Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Sullivan-Northern Wayne-Wyoming-Lackawanna-Luzerne-Pike-Southern Wayne- Including the cities of Milford, Equinunk, Scranton, Tunkhannock, Monticello, Damascus, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, and Honesdale 311 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania, including the following areas, in central New York, Sullivan. In northeast Pennsylvania, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Northern Wayne, Pike, Southern Wayne and Wyoming. * Through Thursday morning. * Heavy rain stemming from the remnants of tropical storm Ida will continue this evening and tonight. The heaviest rain will remain focused over the Wyoming Valley and the Poconos in northeast Pennsylvania, and Sullivan County in New York. * An additional 2 to 4 inches is expected to fall on areas that have already seen 1 to 3 inches as of this afternoon. Heavy rainfall rates on a saturated ground will likely induce further flash flooding. Continue to monitor the forecast for any additional changes and be alert for potential Flash Flood Warnings. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ NYZ055>057-PAZ038-039-020415- /O.CON.KBGM.FF.A.0009.000000T0000Z-210902T1500Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Tioga-Broome-Delaware-Bradford-Susquehanna- Including the cities of Waverly, Sayre, Montrose, Delhi, Walton, Binghamton, Owego, Hallstead, and Towanda 311 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania, including the following areas, in central New York, Broome, Delaware and Tioga. In northeast Pennsylvania, Bradford and Susquehanna. * Through Thursday morning. * Heavy rain stemming from the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida will continue this evening and tonight across the northern tier of northeast Pennsylvania and portions of the southern tier of New York and Delaware County. * Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible on top of a half to one inch of rain that has already fallen today. Localized rainfall rates close to 1 inch per hour could lead to scattered flash flooding. Flash flooding is possible, especially in flood prone areas and locations of steep terrain. Continue to monitor the forecast for any additional changes and be alert for potential Flash Flood Warnings. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ BJT
746 WGUS61 KBGM 020047 FFABGM Flood Watch National Weather Service Binghamton NY 847 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021 NYZ055-056-PAZ038-020200- /O.CAN.KBGM.FF.A.0009.000000T0000Z-210902T1500Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Tioga-Broome-Bradford- Including the cities of Owego, Waverly, Sayre, Binghamton, and Towanda 847 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The Flash Flood Watch for portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania, including the following areas, in central New York, Broome and Tioga. In northeast Pennsylvania, Bradford has been cancelled. The Flood Watch is cancelled. $$ NYZ062-PAZ040-043-044-047-048-072-020900- /O.CON.KBGM.FF.A.0009.000000T0000Z-210902T1500Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Sullivan-Northern Wayne-Wyoming-Lackawanna-Luzerne-Pike-Southern Wayne- Including the cities of Milford, Equinunk, Scranton, Tunkhannock, Monticello, Damascus, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, and Honesdale 847 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania, including the following areas, in central New York, Sullivan. In northeast Pennsylvania, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Northern Wayne, Pike, Southern Wayne and Wyoming. * Through Thursday morning. * Heavy rain stemming from the remnants of tropical storm Ida will continue this evening and tonight. The heaviest rain will remain focused over the Wyoming Valley and the Poconos in northeast Pennsylvania, and Sullivan County in New York. * An additional 1 to 3 inches is expected to fall on areas that have already seen 2 to 4 inches as of 8 PM this evening. Heavy rainfall rates on a saturated ground will likely induce further flash flooding. Continue to monitor the forecast for any additional changes and be alert for Flash Flood Warnings. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ NYZ057-PAZ039-020900- /O.CON.KBGM.FF.A.0009.000000T0000Z-210902T1500Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Delaware-Susquehanna- Including the cities of Walton, Delhi, Hallstead, and Montrose 847 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania, including the following areas, in central New York, Delaware. In northeast Pennsylvania, Susquehanna. * Through Thursday morning. * Heavy rain stemming from the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida will continue this evening and tonight across the northern tier of northeast Pennsylvania and portions of the southern tier of New York and Delaware County. * Additional rainfall amounts of up to 2 inches are possible on top of the 1 to 3 inches of rain that has already fallen as of 8 PM this evening. Localized rainfall rates close to 1 inch per hour could lead to scattered flash flooding. Flash flooding is possible, especially in flood prone areas and locations of steep terrain. Continue to monitor the forecast for any additional changes and be alert for potential Flash Flood Warnings. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ TAC
587 WGUS61 KBGM 020355 FFABGM Flood Watch National Weather Service Binghamton NY 1155 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021 PAZ039-043-047-020500- /O.CAN.KBGM.FF.A.0009.000000T0000Z-210902T1500Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Susquehanna-Wyoming-Luzerne- Including the cities of Hazleton, Tunkhannock, Hallstead, Wilkes-Barre, and Montrose 1155 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The Flash Flood Watch for a portion of northeast Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Luzerne, Susquehanna, and Wyoming has been cancelled. Heavy rainfall has shifted east of the area, ending the threat of localized flash flooding. Some rivers continue to run high, including the Lackawaxen and Lackawanna, and may continue to flood as runoff continues. $$ NYZ062-PAZ040-044-048-072-021200- /O.CON.KBGM.FF.A.0009.000000T0000Z-210902T1500Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Sullivan-Northern Wayne-Lackawanna-Pike-Southern Wayne- Including the cities of Milford, Equinunk, Scranton, Monticello, Damascus, and Honesdale 1155 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THURSDAY... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania, including the following areas, in central New York, Sullivan. In northeast Pennsylvania, Lackawanna, Northern Wayne, Pike and Southern Wayne. * Until 11 AM EDT Thursday. * While heavy rainfall is diminishing across the area, flash flood reports continue to be received due to continued runoff. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ NYZ057-021200- /O.CON.KBGM.FF.A.0009.000000T0000Z-210902T1500Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Delaware- Including the cities of Walton and Delhi 1155 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THURSDAY... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * A portion of central New York, including the following area, Delaware. * Until 11 AM EDT Thursday. * Moderate rainfall continues to effect eastern Delaware County, through the heaviest rain has fallen further to the south and east. Localized flash flooding will still be a threat until the rain moves out of the area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ MPH
587 WGUS61 KBGM 020508 FFABGM Flood Watch National Weather Service Binghamton NY 108 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021 PAZ040-044-048-072-020615- /O.CAN.KBGM.FF.A.0009.000000T0000Z-210902T1500Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Northern Wayne-Lackawanna-Pike-Southern Wayne- Including the cities of Scranton, Damascus, Milford, Honesdale, and Equinunk 108 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The Flash Flood Watch for a portion of northeast Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Lackawanna, Northern Wayne, Pike and Southern Wayne has been cancelled. Heavy rain has moved out of the region, allowing the Flood Watch to be cancelled. Rivers and streams are still high in places, but are beginning to recede. $$ NYZ062-021315- /O.CON.KBGM.FF.A.0009.000000T0000Z-210902T1500Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Sullivan- Including the cities of Monticello 108 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * A portion of central New York, including the following area, Sullivan. * Until 11 AM EDT this morning. * While heavy rainfall is diminishing across the area, flash flood reports continue to be received due to continued runoff. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ NYZ057-021315- /O.CON.KBGM.FF.A.0009.000000T0000Z-210902T1500Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Delaware- Including the cities of Walton and Delhi 108 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * A portion of central New York, including the following area, Delaware. * Until 11 AM EDT this morning. * Moderate rainfall continues to effect eastern Delaware County, through the heaviest rain has fallen further to the south and east. Localized flash flooding will still be a threat until the rain moves out of the area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ MPH
195 WGUS61 KBGM 020625 FFABGM Flood Watch National Weather Service Binghamton NY 225 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021 NYZ057-062-020730- /O.CAN.KBGM.FF.A.0009.000000T0000Z-210902T1500Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Delaware-Sullivan- Including the cities of Walton, Delhi, and Monticello 225 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The Flash Flood Watch for a portion of central New York, including the following areas, Delaware and Sullivan Counties has been cancelled. The Flood Watch is cancelled. Rain has ended across the area, and flood waters will continue to recede. Please continue to heed remaining road closures, and be aware that some washouts may not have been discovered and blocked yet. $$ MPH
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NWS Binghamton, NY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this flash flood watch went out at Aug 30, 4:43 AM EDT, 11 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 30, 4:43 AM EDT, 11 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Binghamton NY 443 AM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021 .SYNOPSIS... A cold front will move through today bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms followed by cooler, less humid and drier conditions on Tuesday. We continue to watch the potential for heavy rain associated with the remnants of Ida midweek, especially across Northeast PA. Drying out and seasonable for the end of the work week. && .NEAR TERM /THROUGH TUESDAY/... 440 AM Update... Rather unsettled weather expected today across the region, with morning clouds and scattered showers out ahead of a cold frontal boundary. The second, main cold front moves through later this afternoon, with more scattered showers and thunderstorms possible. Dry air in the mid levels (700mb) of the atmosphere will race into the area from the west, reaching the western portion of our forecast area by around 2 PM, then the rest of the area by early evening. This will act to cap the convection this afternoon, but even so, there should still be some isolated to scattered activity around. The best chance and coverage of the showers/storms is expected to be from the eastern southern tier of NY south into NE PA, mainly from late morning into the afternoon hours. Any t'storms that do develop could produce locally heavy downpours and gusty winds. PWATs start out around 1.75 inches through early afternoon, then slowly drop off as drier air advects in. MLCAPE is forecast between 700-1500 J/Kg, with DCAPE values up around 1000 J/Kg as well. Deep layer, 0-6km shear will be around 20-25 kts. It will still be warm and humid today, with highs 80-85 expected. Conditions quickly dry out this evening, with skies becoming partly sunny. Dry and quiet weather continues overnight with partial clearing and patchy valley fog. Overnight lows dip down between 60-65. Quiet weather continues on Tuesday, after some morning valley fog expect filtered sunshine through a high level (200-400mb) layer of cirrus clouds. Some lower level strato-cu clouds also develop by midday and into the afternoon. Overall, it should be a partly sunny day and less humid. Surface dew points fall back into the upper 50s and lower 60s in the afternoon. Daytime highs are forecast to reach 75 to 80 degrees under a light northwest wind of 6-12 mph. Any rain from the remnants of Ida look to hold off until after sunset, even across our far southern zones. && .SHORT TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/... This forecast period is dominated by what the remnants of IDA will do for northeast PA/central NY as the storm merges with the westerlies and goes through extratropical transition. During the day Tuesday, the low-level frontal boundary will be somewhere across PA to southeast NY and southern New England. The center of IDA is projected to be moving across central Tennessee as per NHC track. Meanwhile a closed upper level low will be spinning over Quebec. Hence at upper levels, there will be westerly flow and increasing confluence and upper level jet streak development over northern New England/southeast Canada. For much of the day Tuesday, this process will be taking place and not as well developed as per models. Hence models don't have much showers or thunderstorm activity Tuesday. But, we have to watch for any predecessor rainfall (PRE) Tuesday into Tuesday night as the dynamical set- up improves. Who knows where this would set-up. The 12z models paint this picture: an upper level wave will move into the Great Lakes/Upper Midwest Tuesday which will eventually interact with the remnants of IDA. As this occurs, the upper level trough will sharpen up over the eastern Ohio valley Wednesday. This development will increase the upper level jet streak over far northern New England or southeast Canada putting NY and PA in the right entrance region. This will lead to low-level frontogenesis along the stalled frontal boundary associated with the ageostrophic thermally direct circulation. This process is very effective at focusing precipitation into bands and with tropical moisture wherever this sets up likely will see flash flood and potentially river flooding. Where the uncertainty lies is of course where this heavy rain band sets up and hence where flash flood/river flood potential will be. There are many factors that lead to much uncertainty in trying to call where this happens this far out. First of all, how quickly IDA goes through extratropical transition will determine the speed that the storm tracks. A quicker transition will slow IDAs remnants down and lead to heavier rain. A slower transition will lead to the storm moving faster to the east and less on the heavy rain. Compounding this uncertainty is the models difficulty in handling the convective processes (look at 12z NAM for example in VA/MD/southern PA Wednesday) and diabatic heating aloft w/ tropical systems. A stronger tropical system would lead to more diabatic heating and more upper ridging ahead of it. This in turn increases the above mentioned upper jet streak circulation and in general would lead to a more northwest shift of the heavy rain band and max QPF axis. The 12Z NAM has too much convective feedback and hence QPF in my opinion is too far south given the pattern this model shows. The 12Z GFS is farther northwest with the QPF axis having it across northeast PA with a surface low over southeast PA. The upper level jet streak is also farther north than NAM which makes sense. But if the GFS mass fields verify the max QPF axis would be farther northwest and unfortunately affect a large part of the upper Susquehanna and Delaware River Basins which would not be good news at all. As mentioned above, the 12z GFS and NAM both don't have much if any predecessor rain (PRE) along the front Tuesday/Tuesday night either and a quick moving storm would cut potential for major flooding down. However, we can't assume that will be correct. The GFS has an axis of 5-6" of rain from southwest PA to northeast PA / southeast NY. The NAM has similar amounts but across mainly south central and southeast PA. We believe potential exists for at least 5-6" anywhere from south central NY down to southern PA depending on how things play out as mentioned above. Given all the uncertainities outlined above it is prudent to consider potential for river flood and flash flooding for most of our forecast area especially Susquehanna, and Delaware River Basins and even Chemung basin. We concur with MARFCs significant flood potential outlook for all of our basins in their service area. It is hard to image a scenario that the heaviest rain falls across our Finger Lakes and Upper Mohawk River Valleys but there is still some potential given the uncertainties. We will highlight potential river flooding and flash flooding in HWO and issue our first DSS briefing on this flood potential. && .LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/... Thursday will see the remnants of IDA moving east of the region with a strong cold front and much cooler and less humid air moving into our region. Lingering rain and showers are still possible Thursday morning due to the uncertainties in timing and extratropical transition of IDA. For Friday and Saturday, upper level ridging with a surface high pressure to our north should keep fair and dry weather over NY and PA. By Sunday, next upper level trough digs in with a shot of more showers. && .AVIATION /08Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/... 200 AM Update The marine layer of low clouds has been mainly pushed into the Catskills and Poconos as this time, by an increasing westerly flow. This is leading to VFR conditions areawide at this time, with just mid level clouds rolling through. Model guidance still wants to bring back some patches of lower clouds and perhaps some mist before daybreak; therefore still have fuel alternate CIGs moving into RME and SYR by about 10z along the frontal boundary...there could also be some rain showers and perhaps a rumble of thunder here during the morning hours. Could see brief, tempo IFR conditions in any showers; again mainly 11-15z this morning. ITH/ELM/BGM have the potential of fuel alternate cigs starting early this morning; likely between 8z-12z. These lower CIGS will be associated with the front dropping through from the north and there could also be some rain showers. Clouds should begin to slowly lift and scatter back to VFR after about 17-18z this afternoon. Could see an isolated thunderstorm, but not enough confidence to put in the tafs at this time. Then, it should remain VFR here into the evening and at least first half of the overnight period. AVP: May have some fuel alternate to borderline IFR marine later clouds/CIGS around this morning. These should lift to MVFR by 15z, then VFR after about 17z. There will however, still be a chance for a few showers or isolated thunderstorm into the afternoon hours as the weak front pushes through. Otherwise, remaining VFR here for the evening hours. Winds this morning south to southwest at 5 kts. This afternoon winds shift to west midday at 6-12 kts. Outlook... Tonight...Mainly VFR. Valley fog late especially ELM. Tuesday...Mainly VFR. Slight chance for a late day shower, with increasing clouds. Wednesday....Restrictions possible in steady to even occasionally heavy rain; mainly BGM, ELM and AVP. Possibly drier up north. Thursday into Friday...Lingering morning showers Thursday, then drying out and likely VFR. && .BGM WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... PA...None. NY...None. && SYNOPSIS...DJN/MJM NEAR TERM...MJM SHORT TERM...DJN LONG TERM...DJN AVIATION...MJM/TAC
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 29, 3:10 PM EDT, 13 hours 44 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Binghamton NY 310 PM EDT Sun Aug 29 2021 NYZ009-015>018-022>025-036-037-044-301915- Northern Oneida-Yates-Seneca-Southern Cayuga-Onondaga-Steuben- Schuyler-Chemung-Tompkins-Madison-Southern Oneida-Cortland- 310 PM EDT Sun Aug 29 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New York. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Scattered thunderstorms during the late afternoon and evening may cause locally heavy rainfall which could lead to flash flooding in a few already-saturated areas. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NYZ045-046-055>057-062-PAZ038>040-043-044-047-048-072-301915- Chenango-Otsego-Tioga-Broome-Delaware-Sullivan-Bradford-Susquehanna- Northern Wayne-Wyoming-Lackawanna-Luzerne-Pike-Southern Wayne- 310 PM EDT Sun Aug 29 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. The remnants of Hurricane Ida will move through the Middle Atlantic States Wednesday and Wednesday night bring a round of heavy rain with it. At this time, it appears the heaviest rain will stay south of northeast Pennsylvania, the Catskills and south central New York. However, enough uncertainty exists that should the storm track farther north, there is a potential for very heavy rainfall and major flash flooding and river flooding. All those with interests along our main stem rivers and in flood prone areas should continue to monitor later forecasts as Ida moves north Monday and Tuesday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NICOSIA
The office that day
Everything else NWS Binghamton, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
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| Aug 30, 2:55 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Sullivan | 35 min |
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