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Heat Advisory 3, NWS Buffalo, NY

June 28, 202111 counties in New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this heat advisory at Jun 28, 2021, 2:03 PM EDT for 11 counties in New York. It took effect at Jun 29, 2021, 12:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 28, 2021, 2:03 PM EDT (18:03 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 29, 2021, 12:00 PM EDT
Expired
Jun 29, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

Counties Cayuga County, NY, Chautauqua County, NY, Erie County, NY, Genesee County, NY, Livingston County, NY, Monroe County, NY, Niagara County, NY, Ontario County, NY, Orleans County, NY, Oswego County, NY, Wayne County, NY

The radar

The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 77 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:05 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

Buffalo Intl Airport, NY (KBUF), launched 12:00Z, 6.1 hours before the alert went out and 74 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, Buffalo Intl Airport, NY at 12:00Z on 2021-06-28Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 99 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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, Buffalo Intl Airport, NY at 12:00Z on 2021-06-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 52 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
99 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-97 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1020 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
12 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
52 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
36 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

470 
WWUS71 KBUF 281803
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
203 PM EDT Mon Jun 28 2021

NYZ003>006-013-014-290215-
/O.NEW.KBUF.HT.Y.0003.210629T1600Z-210630T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210629T0000Z/
Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Livingston-Ontario-
Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, 
Geneseo, and Canandaigua
203 PM EDT Mon Jun 28 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values of 95 to 99 degrees expected this
  afternoon and Tuesday afternoon.

* WHERE...Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Livingston, 
  and Ontario counties.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM EDT 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

NYZ001-002-011-290215-
/O.NEW.KBUF.HT.Y.0003.210629T1600Z-210630T0000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Genesee-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, and Batavia
203 PM EDT Mon Jun 28 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values of 95 to 99 degrees expected Tuesday
  afternoon.

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, and Genesee counties.

* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

NYZ008-290000-
/O.CON.KBUF.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210629T0000Z/
Lewis-
Including the city of Lowville
203 PM EDT Mon Jun 28 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values of 95 to 99 expected this afternoon,
  especially in the Black River Valley.

* WHERE...Lewis county.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
926 
WWUS71 KBUF 282345
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
745 PM EDT Mon Jun 28 2021

NYZ003>006-013-014-290745-
/O.CAN.KBUF.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210629T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.HT.Y.0003.210629T1600Z-210630T0000Z/
Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Livingston-Ontario-
Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, 
Geneseo, and Canandaigua
745 PM EDT Mon Jun 28 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT
TUESDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Heat index values in the upper 90s expected.

* WHERE...Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Livingston, 
  and Ontario counties.

* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

NYZ008-290045-
/O.CAN.KBUF.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210629T0000Z/
Lewis-
Including the city of Lowville
745 PM EDT Mon Jun 28 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Temperatures have some this evening. Therefore the heat advisory
is no longer needed for Lewis County. 

$$

NYZ001-002-011-290745-
/O.CON.KBUF.HT.Y.0003.210629T1600Z-210630T0000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Genesee-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, and Batavia
745 PM EDT Mon Jun 28 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values in the upper 90s expected.

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, and Genesee counties.

* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
299 
WWUS71 KBUF 290738
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
338 AM EDT Tue Jun 29 2021

NYZ001>006-011-013-014-291545-
/O.CON.KBUF.HT.Y.0003.210629T1600Z-210630T0000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Genesee-
Livingston-Ontario-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, Oswego, Batavia, Geneseo, and Canandaigua
338 AM EDT Tue Jun 29 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values in the mid to upper 90s expected.

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, 
  Oswego, Genesee, Livingston, and Ontario counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

TMA
774 
WWUS71 KBUF 291419
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1019 AM EDT Tue Jun 29 2021

NYZ019-085-292230-
/O.EXA.KBUF.HT.Y.0003.210629T1600Z-210630T0000Z/
Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville
1019 AM EDT Tue Jun 29 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values in the mid to upper 90s expected,
  especially in the lower elevations west of the Chautauqua Ridge
  and near I-90.

* WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

NYZ010-292230-
/O.EXA.KBUF.HT.Y.0003.210629T1600Z-210630T0000Z/
Northern Erie-
Including the city of Buffalo
1019 AM EDT Tue Jun 29 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values in the mid to upper 90s expected.

* WHERE...Northern Erie county.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

NYZ001>006-011-013-014-292230-
/O.CON.KBUF.HT.Y.0003.210629T1600Z-210630T0000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Genesee-
Livingston-Ontario-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, Oswego, Batavia, Geneseo, and Canandaigua
1019 AM EDT Tue Jun 29 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values in the mid to upper 90s expected.

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, 
  Oswego, Genesee, Livingston, and Ontario counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
959 
WWUS71 KBUF 291742
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
142 PM EDT Tue Jun 29 2021

NYZ019-085-300000-
/O.CON.KBUF.HT.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210630T0000Z/
Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville
142 PM EDT Tue Jun 29 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values in the mid to upper 90s in the lower
  elevations, especially along I-90.

* WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

NYZ001>006-010-011-013-014-300000-
/O.CON.KBUF.HT.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210630T0000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Northern Erie-
Genesee-Livingston-Ontario-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, Oswego, Buffalo, Batavia, Geneseo, and Canandaigua
142 PM EDT Tue Jun 29 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values in the mid to upper 90s. A few
  locations in Livington, Ontario, Wayne, and northern Cayuga 
  counties may reach as high as 103.

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, 
  Oswego, Northern Erie, Genesee, Livingston, and Ontario 
  counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
190 
WWUS71 KBUF 292353
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
753 PM EDT Tue Jun 29 2021

NYZ019-085-300100-
/O.EXP.KBUF.HT.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210630T0000Z/
Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville
753 PM EDT Tue Jun 29 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...


$$

NYZ001>006-010-011-013-014-300100-
/O.EXP.KBUF.HT.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210630T0000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Northern Erie-
Genesee-Livingston-Ontario-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, Oswego, Buffalo, Batavia, Geneseo, and Canandaigua
753 PM EDT Tue Jun 29 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...


$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 28, 9:38 AM EDTHeat AdvisoryBUFCayuga, Lewis, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Oswego and 1 more10 hr
Jun 28, 3:05 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFAllegany40 min
Jun 28, 5:01 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFCattaraugus44 min
Jun 28, 5:27 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFOnondaga18 min
Jun 28, 5:50 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFOnondaga25 min
Jun 28, 6:03 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFAllegany42 min
Jun 28, 6:09 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBUFAllegany, Cattaraugus66 min

Nearby

Heat Advisories in New York, 2021Every heat advisory in 2021

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.