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Special Weather Statement, NWS Binghamton, NY

May 26, 2021Onondaga County, New York

NWS Binghamton, NY issued this special weather statement at May 26, 2021, 5:29 PM EDT for Onondaga County, New York. It was in force for 31 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
May 26, 2021, 5:29 PM EDT (21:29 UTC)
Expired
May 26, 2021, 6:00 PM EDT
In force
31 min
Issued by
NWS Binghamton, NY

County Onondaga County, NY

The radar

The Ft Drum radar (KTYX), 75 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:33 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Albany, NY (KALY), launched 12:00Z, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 174 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 2021-05-26Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 6 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Albany, NY at 12:00Z on 2021-05-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 149 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
6 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-291 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1196 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
38 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
149 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
137 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this special weather statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Binghamton, NY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at May 26, 3:32 PM EDT, 1 hour 57 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 26, 3:32 PM EDT, 1 hour 57 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
332 PM EDT Wed May 26 2021

.SYNOPSIS...
Scattered storms, some of which could be severe with damaging
winds and perhaps hail, continue into the early evening.
Lingering showers wrap up through midnight. Cooler and dry
weather will follow the front for Thursday, followed by more
rain and chilly weather from a low pressure system passing to
the south on Friday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THURSDAY MORNING/...
330 PM Update...

A broken line of thunderstorms continues to quickly move along the
Thruway corridor, into the western Catskills this afternoon, with
reports of damaging winds and even some small hail all along its
journey across central NY so far. Meanwhile, additional scattered
convection continues to move into our southwestern zones, back into
the western Twin Tiers, northeast PA, and Finger Lakes as the pre-
frontal trough swings through. With CAPE analyzed at around 1500 to
2000 j/kg and quick lightning jumps apparent, some of these storms
are still showing a potential to turn severe. Damaging gusts,
frequent lightning, and large hail are not out of the question.
Thus, will hold onto the watch across most of the area for the time
being.

Quick rain accumulations as high as three quarters of an inch have
been achieved in the heaviest downpours so far this afternoon, but
hit an miss, scattered convection moving back through those areas
does not seem to be enough to cause much of a flooding concern.

Convection largely wraps up into the evening as we run out of
daylight, but will continue to keep in a chance for some showers and
rumbles of thunder through around midnight as the cold front finally
passes through. Temperatures should be able to quickly fall back
into the 50s overnight while clouds begin to break.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY/...
220 PM Update:

With high pressure briefly in control, Thursday will be dry and
pleasant with highs expected to be in the 60s across most of
Central NY. Highs are expected to be in the 70s from the
Southern Tier of NY southward into Northeast PA.

Clouds increase from west to east Thursday night ahead of the
next system. A few rain showers cannot be ruled out by late
Thursday night/early Friday morning, but the majority of the
rain holds off until the daytime hours on Friday. Lows are
expected to be in the lower 40s to near 50.

Friday's weather looks to be rather dreary with rain and
temperatures only topping out in the upper 40s to upper 50s,
with lower 60s for portions of the Wyoming Valley and Poconos.
The most widespread shower activity looks to be during the
afternoon into the early evening as low pressure passes south
of the area.

Occasional showers continue Friday night, although they will be
diminishing in coverage from north to south as the low pressure
moves eastward off the Mid-Atlantic coast. Lows are expected to
be in the 40s.

Conditions will continue to dry out on Saturday, although some
lingering showers will be possible, especially across Northeast
PA. Otherwise, partly sunny skies are expected with continued
cool conditions. Highs are expected to be in the upper 50s to
mid 60s.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
220 PM Update:

After a dry period Saturday night, forecast uncertainty
increases for the long term period. Some model guidance (i.e.
the 12Z GFS) has high pressure in control, leading to an
extended drier period of weather. However, other model guidance
(i.e. ECMWF and Canadian models), hints at a developing coastal
low pressure system, and some rain showers reaching our forecast
area, especially east of I-81. For now, went with the NBM for
PoPs, which led to mainly slight chance PoPs. Otherwise, a
general warming trend is expected into next week with
temperatures returning closer to normal.

&&

.AVIATION /20Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
A line of thunderstorms is moving through central NY at this
time, bringing a period of frequent lightning, strong wind gusts
near and in excess of 40kts, and even a potential for some hail
mainly at KSYR, KRME, and KITH now through 20Z. Visibility has
been able to drop down to IFR in the heavier downpours. As this
broken line continues to move eastward, some scattered activity
will be possible at KELM mainly between 18 to 21Z, at KBGM from
19 to 22Z, and potentially at KAVP generally after 20Z.
However, activity so far across central PA has been considerably
more isolated.

After the thunderstorm potential winds down this evening, most
terminals will remain in VFR for the remainder of the forecast
period. However, with lower level moisture in the wake of
thunderstorm activity, some lower ceilings and even patchy fog
may cause MVFR or IFR restrictions at KRME, KITH, and KBGM.
Ceilings lift up to VFR into Thursday as clouds start to scatter
out.

Outlook...

Friday through Friday night...Rain and restrictions expected.

Saturday...Lingering showers/restrictions possible; mainly VFR.

Saturday night through Sunday night...VFR except probable late
night-early morning valley fog at least KELM; possibly others.

Monday...Mainly VFR.

&&

.BGM WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...None.
NY...None.

&&

SYNOPSIS...HLC
NEAR TERM...HLC
SHORT TERM...BJG
LONG TERM...BJG
AVIATION...HLC/MPK
Hazardous weather outlook, May 26, 1:00 PM EDT, 4 hours 29 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
100 PM EDT Wed May 26 2021

NYZ009-018-022>025-036-037-044>046-055>057-062-PAZ038>040-043-044-
047-048-072-271700-
Northern Oneida-Onondaga-Steuben-Schuyler-Chemung-Tompkins-Madison-
Southern Oneida-Cortland-Chenango-Otsego-Tioga-Broome-Delaware-
Sullivan-Bradford-Susquehanna-Northern Wayne-Wyoming-Lackawanna-
Luzerne-Pike-Southern Wayne-
100 PM EDT Wed May 26 2021

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 205 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New York and
northeast Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be needed. Please relay any
information about severe weather to the NWS while following local,
state and CDC guidelines.

NYZ015>017-271700-
Yates-Seneca-Southern Cayuga-
100 PM EDT Wed May 26 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New York.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

...POTENTIAL FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING...
Widespread thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening.
Some of the storms could be severe with damaging winds and large
hail. Thunderstorms will track east of the region by later this
evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be needed. Please relay any
information about severe weather to the NWS while following local,
state and CDC guidelines.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, May 26, 4:35 PM EDT, 54 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
435 PM EDT Wed May 26 2021

NYZ009-036-037-262100-
Southern Oneida NY-Madison NY-Northern Oneida NY-
435 PM EDT Wed May 26 2021

...STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT...CENTRAL ONEIDA AND NORTHWESTERN
MADISON COUNTIES UNTIL 500 PM EDT...

At 435 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sullivan, or 10 miles west of Oneida, moving northeast at 40 mph.

Half inch hail and strong wind gusts will be possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Rome, Oneida, Verona, Vienna, Chittenango, Canastota, Camden,
Oriskany, Sylvan Beach and Wampsville.

LAT...LON 4315 7520 4305 7591 4308 7592 4309 7595
      4311 7597 4313 7595 4315 7597 4317 7594
      4316 7592 4316 7588 4323 7588 4334 7577
TIME...MOT...LOC 2035Z 246DEG 33KT 4313 7586

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Special weather statement, May 26, 4:52 PM EDT, 37 minutes before
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Special weather statement, May 26, 5:06 PM EDT, 23 minutes before
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Special weather statement, May 26, 5:28 PM EDT, 1 minute before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
528 PM EDT Wed May 26 2021

NYZ062-262200-
Sullivan-
528 PM EDT Wed May 26 2021

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN SULLIVAN COUNTY...

At 528 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Glen Spey, or
10 miles southwest of Monticello, moving east at 40 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Monticello, Wurtsboro, Bloomingburg, Haven, Glen Spey, Rock Hill,
Highview, Highland Lake, Hartwood and Oakland.

LAT...LON 4152 7446 4150 7449 4150 7475 4149 7476
      4147 7475 4146 7476 4143 7476 4142 7480
      4144 7481 4143 7483 4144 7485 4153 7489
      4170 7450 4156 7442
TIME...MOT...LOC 2128Z 249DEG 38KT 4152 7478

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Special weather statement, May 26, 5:29 PM EDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
529 PM EDT Wed May 26 2021

NYZ018-036-262200-
Onondaga-Madison-
529 PM EDT Wed May 26 2021

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN MADISON AND
SOUTHEASTERN ONONDAGA COUNTIES...

At 528 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Lyndon, or over
Syracuse, moving east at 40 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Onondaga, Syracuse, De Witt, Sullivan, Oneida, Solvay, Chittenango,
Canastota, Manlius and Fayetteville.

LAT...LON 4315 7588 4315 7586 4313 7568 4311 7565
      4310 7565 4288 7620 4308 7621 4317 7601
TIME...MOT...LOC 2128Z 250DEG 36KT 4304 7609

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 26, 11:36 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMYates24 min
May 26, 11:59 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMYates31 min
May 26, 12:07 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMSteuben38 min
May 26, 12:14 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMCayuga, Seneca46 min
May 26, 12:38 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBGMCayuga, Oneida, Onondaga, Schuyler, Seneca, Tompkins and 1 more52 min
May 26, 12:54 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMSchuyler, Steuben36 min
May 26, 1:19 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBGMCayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga56 min
May 26, 1:28 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMChemung, Cortland, Tioga, Tompkins47 min
May 26, 2:13 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBGMChenango, Madison, Oneida, Otsego62 min
May 26, 2:16 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMBroome, Chenango, Tioga59 min
May 26, 3:10 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBGMBroome, Chenango, Tioga50 min
May 26, 3:13 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMOtsego47 min
May 26, 3:42 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBGMBroome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego63 min
May 26, 4:05 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMSeneca25 min
May 26, 4:25 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMSteuben35 min
May 26, 4:31 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMDelaware44 min
May 26, 4:35 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMOneida25 min
May 26, 4:52 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMSullivan23 min
May 26, 5:23 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMOneida37 min
May 26, 5:28 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMSullivan32 min
May 26, 5:32 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMChemung, Tioga, Tompkins28 min
May 26, 5:42 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMOneida48 min
May 26, 6:00 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMBroome, Chenango, Tioga60 min
May 26, 6:53 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBGMDelaware37 min
May 26, 6:55 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMDelaware65 min
May 26, 2:29 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMLuzerne31 min
May 26, 2:43 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBGMLuzerne32 min
May 26, 3:29 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMWyoming31 min
May 26, 3:41 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMLuzerne, Wyoming34 min
May 26, 4:09 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBGMLackawanna, Luzerne, Wyoming36 min
May 26, 4:14 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMWyoming31 min
May 26, 4:26 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMSusquehanna34 min
May 26, 4:36 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBGMSusquehanna, Wayne24 min
May 26, 5:06 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMWayne24 min
May 26, 5:47 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBGMBradford28 min
May 26, 6:16 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMSusquehanna29 min
May 26, 6:46 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBGMLackawanna, Susquehanna, Wyoming25 min
May 26, 6:48 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMSusquehanna27 min
May 26, 7:16 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBGMWayne44 min

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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.