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Wind Advisory 6, NWS Burlington, VT

December 10, 20219 counties in Vermont; Clinton County, Essex County, New York

NWS Burlington, VT issued this wind advisory at Dec 10, 2021, 2:47 PM EST for 9 counties in Vermont; Clinton County, Essex County, New York. It took effect at Dec 11, 2021, 5:00 PM EST. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 10, 2021, 2:47 PM EST (19:47 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 11, 2021, 5:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 12, 2021, 3:44 AM EST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Burlington, VT

Counties Clinton County, NY, Essex County, NY, Addison County, VT, Chittenden County, VT, Franklin County, VT, Grand Isle County, VT, Lamoille County, VT, Orange County, VT, Orleans County, VT, Rutland County, VT, Washington County, VT

The radar

The Burlington radar (KCXX), 20 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:46 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, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 201 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.

986 
WWUS71 KBTV 101947
NPWBTV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Burlington VT
247 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

NYZ026-027-029>031-087-111000-
/O.NEW.KBTV.HW.W.0001.211211T2200Z-211212T0900Z/
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Southeastern St. Lawrence-
Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-Southwestern St. Lawrence-
Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Star Lake, Saranac Lake,
Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, and Gouverneur
247 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Saint Lawrence County, Franklin County, and western
  Clinton Counties in northern New York.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Saturday to 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts will be strongest Saturday
  evening, then gradually wane to 30 to 40 mph after midnight.

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.

&&

$$

NYZ028-034-VTZ001-111000-
/O.NEW.KBTV.WI.Y.0006.211211T2200Z-211212T0900Z/
Eastern Clinton-Western Essex-Grand Isle-
Including the cities of Plattsburgh, Lake Placid, Alburgh, 
and South Hero
247 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Grand Isle County in Vermont and eastern Clinton and
  western Essex Counties in northern New York.

* 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 a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest gusts will occur Saturday
  evening into Saturday night, then lessen to 25 to 35 mph early 
  Sunday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
406 
WWUS71 KBTV 110916
NPWBTV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Burlington VT
416 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

NYZ026-027-029>031-087-112200-
/O.CON.KBTV.HW.W.0001.211211T2200Z-211212T0900Z/
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Southeastern St. Lawrence-
Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-Southwestern St. Lawrence-
Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Star Lake, Saranac Lake,
Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, and Gouverneur
416 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Saint Lawrence County, Franklin County, and western 
  Clinton Counties in northern New York.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Saturday to 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts will be strongest this evening,
  then gradually wane to 30 to 40 mph after midnight.

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.

&&

$$

NYZ035-VTZ002-003-006-008-010-012-016>019-112200-
/O.EXA.KBTV.WI.Y.0006.211211T2200Z-211212T0900Z/
Eastern Essex-Western Franklin-Orleans-Lamoille-Washington-Orange-
Windsor-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-
Eastern Rutland-
Including the cities of Port Henry, Ticonderoga, St. Albans, 
Newport, Johnson, Stowe, Montpelier, Bradford, Randolph, 
Springfield, White River Junction, Enosburg Falls, Richford, 
Underhill, Bristol, Ripton, East Wallingford, and Killington
416 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Essex County in northern New York, parts of
  northern Vermont, and areas just east of and along the spine of
  the Green Mountains in Vermont. 

* 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 a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest gusts will occur this evening
  into the overnight, then lessen to 25 to 35 mph early Sunday 
  morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NYZ028-034-VTZ001-112200-
/O.CON.KBTV.WI.Y.0006.211211T2200Z-211212T0900Z/
Eastern Clinton-Western Essex-Grand Isle-
Including the cities of Plattsburgh, Lake Placid, Alburgh, 
and South Hero
416 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Grand Isle County in Vermont and eastern Clinton and
  western Essex Counties in northern New York.

* 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 a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest gusts will occur this evening
  into the overnight, then lessen to 25 to 35 mph early Sunday 
  morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
849 
WWUS71 KBTV 111703
NPWBTV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Burlington VT
1203 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

NYZ028-034-120900-
/O.UPG.KBTV.WI.Y.0006.211211T2200Z-211212T0900Z/
/O.EXA.KBTV.HW.W.0001.211211T2200Z-211212T0900Z/
Eastern Clinton-Western Essex-
Including the cities of Plattsburgh and Lake Placid
1203 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Clinton and Western Essex Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Some property damage
  possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest gusts will occur this evening
  into the overnight, then lessen to 30 to 40 mph early Sunday 
  morning.

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.

&&

$$

NYZ026-027-029>031-087-120900-
/O.CON.KBTV.HW.W.0001.211211T2200Z-211212T0900Z/
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Southeastern St. Lawrence-
Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-Southwestern St. Lawrence-
Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Star Lake, Saranac Lake,
Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, and Gouverneur
1203 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Saint Lawrence County, Franklin County, and western 
  Clinton Counties in northern New York.

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Some property damage is
  possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts will be strongest this 
  evening, then gradually wane to 30 to 40 mph after midnight.

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.

&&

$$

NYZ035-VTZ001>003-006-008-010-012-016>019-120900-
/O.CON.KBTV.WI.Y.0006.211211T2200Z-211212T0900Z/
Eastern Essex-Grand Isle-Western Franklin-Orleans-Lamoille-
Washington-Orange-Windsor-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-
Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland-
Including the cities of Port Henry, Ticonderoga, Alburgh, 
South Hero, St. Albans, Newport, Johnson, Stowe, Montpelier, 
Bradford, Randolph, Springfield, White River Junction, 
Enosburg Falls, Richford, Underhill, Bristol, Ripton, 
East Wallingford, and Killington
1203 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  expected. Gusts up to 50 mph possible near Lake Champlain. 

* WHERE...Eastern Essex County in northern New York, parts of 
  northern Vermont, and areas just east of and along the spine 
  of the Green Mountains in Vermont.

* 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 a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest gusts will occur this 
  evening into the overnight, then lessen to 25 to 35 mph early 
  Sunday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
768 
WWUS71 KBTV 120844
NPWBTV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Burlington VT
344 AM EST Sun Dec 12 2021

NYZ026>031-034-087-120945-
/O.CAN.KBTV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211212T0900Z/
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Eastern Clinton-
Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-
Western Essex-Southwestern St. Lawrence-
Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Plattsburgh, Star Lake, 
Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Lake Placid, Ogdensburg, 
Potsdam, and Gouverneur
344 AM EST Sun Dec 12 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The high wind warning is cancelled. Wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph are
possible this morning, but will continue to diminish through the
day. 

$$

NYZ035-VTZ001>003-006-008-010-012-016>019-120945-
/O.CAN.KBTV.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-211212T0900Z/
Eastern Essex-Grand Isle-Western Franklin-Orleans-Lamoille-
Washington-Orange-Windsor-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-
Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland-
Including the cities of Port Henry, Ticonderoga, Alburgh, 
South Hero, St. Albans, Newport, Johnson, Stowe, Montpelier, 
Bradford, Randolph, Springfield, White River Junction, 
Enosburg Falls, Richford, Underhill, Bristol, Ripton, 
East Wallingford, and Killington
344 AM EST Sun Dec 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The wind advisory is cancelled. Wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph are
possible this morning, but will continue to diminish through the
day. 

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Burlington, VT issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 10, 3:36 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBTVCaledonia, Essex, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans, Washington30 hr
Dec 10, 2:47 PM ESTHigh Wind WarningBTVClinton, Essex, Franklin, St. Lawrence37 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.