Alert archive / New York / Tornado Warnings in 2021
Tornado Warning 15, NWS Binghamton, NY
NWS Binghamton, NY issued this tornado warning at Oct 16, 2021, 5:55 AM EDT for Cayuga County, Seneca County, Tompkins County, New York. It was in force for 35 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 16, 2021, 5:55 AM EDT (09:55 UTC)
- Expired
- Oct 16, 2021, 6:30 AM EDT
- In force
- 35 min
- Issued by
- NWS Binghamton, NY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Cayuga County, NY, Seneca County, NY, Tompkins County, NY
The radar
The Binghamton radar (KBGM), 77 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:59 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Buffalo Intl Airport, NY (KBUF), launched 00:00Z, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 177 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
- 630 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -34 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 756 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 39 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 212 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 250 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.8
- Supercell composite
- 4.7
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS51 KBGM 160955
TORBGM
NYC011-099-109-161030-
/O.NEW.KBGM.TO.W.0015.211016T0955Z-211016T1030Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
555 AM EDT Sat Oct 16 2021
The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Seneca County in central New York...
Cayuga County in central New York...
North central Tompkins County in central New York...
* Until 630 AM EDT.
* At 554 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Kidders, or 15 miles northeast of Dundee, moving
northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
King Ferry around 600 AM EDT.
Genoa, Ledyard and Levanna around 605 AM EDT.
Locke, Venice Center and Scipio Center around 610 AM EDT.
Moravia, Cascade and Casowasco around 615 AM EDT.
Owasco, Niles and Sempronius around 620 AM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4265 7683 4291 7656 4286 7645 4284 7645
4285 7643 4281 7634 4264 7627 4256 7677
TIME...MOT...LOC 0954Z 239DEG 43KT 4264 7672
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
MPH3 follow-up statements
552
WWUS51 KBGM 161007
SVSBGM
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
607 AM EDT Sat Oct 16 2021
NYC099-161016-
/O.CAN.KBGM.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211016T1030Z/
Seneca NY-
607 AM EDT Sat Oct 16 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN SENECA COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
LAT...LON 4284 7645 4285 7643 4281 7634 4271 7629
4264 7627 4260 7657 4261 7666 4268 7669
4271 7673 4274 7674 4286 7659
TIME...MOT...LOC 1006Z 237DEG 42KT 4269 7659
$$
NYC011-109-161030-
/O.CON.KBGM.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211016T1030Z/
Cayuga NY-Tompkins NY-
607 AM EDT Sat Oct 16 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 AM EDT FOR SOUTHERN
CAYUGA AND NORTH CENTRAL TOMPKINS COUNTIES...
At 606 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Ledyard, or 16 miles south of Auburn, moving
northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Venice Center around 610 AM EDT.
Locke, Moravia and Cascade around 615 AM EDT.
Montville around 620 AM EDT.
Niles, Sempronius and Kelloggsville around 625 AM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4284 7645 4285 7643 4281 7634 4271 7629
4264 7627 4260 7657 4261 7666 4268 7669
4271 7673 4274 7674 4286 7659
TIME...MOT...LOC 1006Z 237DEG 42KT 4269 7659
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
MPH420
WWUS51 KBGM 161013
SVSBGM
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
613 AM EDT Sat Oct 16 2021
NYC109-161023-
/O.CAN.KBGM.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211016T1030Z/
Tompkins NY-
613 AM EDT Sat Oct 16 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL TOMPKINS COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
LAT...LON 4284 7645 4285 7643 4281 7634 4269 7628
4266 7628 4265 7651 4265 7661 4276 7663
4281 7655
TIME...MOT...LOC 1013Z 248DEG 31KT 4272 7654
$$
NYC011-161030-
/O.CON.KBGM.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211016T1030Z/
Cayuga NY-
613 AM EDT Sat Oct 16 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 AM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CAYUGA COUNTY...
At 613 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Venice Center, or 15 miles south of Auburn, moving
east at 35 mph. Strong rotation has been observed with this storm
near Venice Center.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Locke and Cascade around 620 AM EDT.
Moravia and Montville around 625 AM EDT.
Niles, Sempronius and Kelloggsville around 630 AM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4284 7645 4285 7643 4281 7634 4269 7628
4266 7628 4265 7651 4265 7661 4276 7663
4281 7655
TIME...MOT...LOC 1013Z 248DEG 31KT 4272 7654
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MPH459
WWUS51 KBGM 161021
SVSBGM
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
621 AM EDT Sat Oct 16 2021
NYC011-161030-
/O.CON.KBGM.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211016T1030Z/
Cayuga NY-
621 AM EDT Sat Oct 16 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 AM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CAYUGA COUNTY...
At 621 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Cascade, or 13 miles southeast of Auburn, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Niles, Sempronius and Kelloggsville around 630 AM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4285 7643 4281 7634 4272 7629 4269 7649
4278 7652 4284 7645
TIME...MOT...LOC 1021Z 231DEG 40KT 4276 7646
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MPHThe office that day
Everything else NWS Binghamton, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 4:07 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Steuben | 38 min |
| Oct 16, 4:43 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Schuyler, Steuben, Yates | 47 min |
| Oct 16, 4:49 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BGM | Schuyler, Steuben, Yates | 41 min |
| Oct 16, 5:13 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Seneca | 47 min |
| Oct 16, 5:31 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BGM | Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Yates | 44 min |
| Oct 16, 5:34 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | BGM | Schuyler, Seneca, Yates | 26 min |
| Oct 16, 6:25 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | BGM | Cayuga, Cortland, Onondaga | 35 min |
| Oct 16, 6:50 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Onondaga | 40 min |
| Oct 16, 9:33 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Tompkins | 27 min |
| Oct 16, 9:48 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BGM | Cayuga, Cortland, Onondaga, Tompkins | 42 min |
| Oct 16, 10:20 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BGM | Cayuga, Onondaga | 3 hr |
| Oct 16, 10:27 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Onondaga | 33 min |
| Oct 16, 10:59 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BGM | Madison, Onondaga | 3 hr |
| Oct 16, 11:15 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Oneida | 30 min |
| Oct 16, 11:30 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BGM | Cayuga, Cortland, Onondaga, Tompkins | 20 min |
| Oct 16, 11:50 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Chenango | 25 min |
| Oct 16, 12:53 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BGM | Chenango, Cortland, Madison | 3 hr |
| Oct 16, 3:23 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Sullivan | 37 min |
| Oct 16, 4:49 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | BGM | Onondaga | 5 hr |
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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.