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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Buffalo, NY

March 25, 20218 counties in New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this high wind warning at Mar 25, 2021, 2:12 PM EDT for 8 counties in New York. It took effect at Mar 26, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 8 hr. 40 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 25, 2021, 2:12 PM EDT (18:12 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 26, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 26, 2021, 3:58 PM EDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

Counties Cattaraugus County, NY, Chautauqua County, NY, Erie County, NY, Genesee County, NY, Monroe County, NY, Niagara County, NY, Orleans County, NY, Wyoming County, NY

The radar

The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 25 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:13 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 26, 11:07 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Kenmore, NY
Mar 26, 11:30 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Sse Cambria Center, NYTREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
Mar 26, 11:30 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGAlabama, NYTREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
Mar 26, 11:30 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGDarien, NYTREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
Mar 26, 11:30 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGLyndonville, NYTREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
Mar 26, 11:30 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGMedina, NYTREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
Mar 26, 11:30 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGPendleton, NYTREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
Mar 26, 11:30 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGWilson, NYTREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
Mar 26, 11:36 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 E Dunkirk, NYTREE DOWN ON COURTNEY ST.
Mar 26, 11:48 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 683 Ene Dunkirk, NYASOS STATION KDKK DUNKIRK AIRPORT.
Mar 26, 11:50 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGAlexander, NYTREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
Mar 26, 11:54 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 602 Nne Cheektowaga, NYASOS STATION KBUF BUFFALO AIRPORT.
Mar 26, 11:57 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 S Depew, NYTREES/POWER LINES DOWN ACROSS BROADWAY.
Mar 26, 11:57 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Ssw Clarence, NYTREES/POWER LINES DOWN.
Mar 26, 11:57 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 W Hamburg, NYTREES/POWER LINES DOWN.
Mar 26, 12:00 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 691 Nw Dunkirk, NYMESONET STATION DBLN6 3 NNW FREDONIA.
Mar 26, 12:00 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Nne Elba, NYTREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
Mar 26, 12:00 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 S Hamburg, NYTREE DOWN, FROM SOCIAL MEDIA.
Mar 26, 12:00 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGEllicottville, NYSMALL TREES DOWN.
Mar 26, 12:10 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Wsw Brockport, NYMESONET STATION BROC BROCKPORT.
Mar 26, 12:10 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 602 Sw Fredonia, NYMESONET STATION FRED FREDONIA.
Mar 26, 12:15 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Sw West Seneca, NYLARGE TREE LIMB DOWN.
Mar 26, 12:21 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Nw East Aurora, NYTREE DOWN ON CAR ON NORTH WILLOW STREET, NO INJURIES.
Mar 26, 12:25 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 584 Nw Warsaw, NYMESONET STATION WARS WARSAW.
Mar 26, 12:30 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Se Blasdell, NYTREE DOWN. FROM SOCIAL MEDIA.
Mar 26, 12:30 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGAlbion, NYTREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
Mar 26, 12:30 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGLe Roy, NYTREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
Mar 26, 12:40 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 623 Ene Batavia, NYMESONET STATION BATA BATAVIA.
Mar 26, 12:55 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGOrchard Park, NYLARGE PINE TREE DOWN. FROM SOCIAL MEDIA.
Mar 26, 12:57 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Sw North Boston, NYTREE DOWN ON SOUTH FEDDICK RD.
Mar 26, 12:57 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG4 Nnw Eden, NYNORTH CREEK RD IN HAMBURG BETWEEN BURKE RD AND ROUTE 5 CLOSED DUE TO TREES/WIRES DOWN.
Mar 26, 12:57 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG4 Nnw Eden, NYLAKEVIEW RD IN HAMBURG CLOSED FROM CENTER ST TO ROUTE 5 DUE TO TREES/WIRES DOWN.
Mar 26, 12:57 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGHamburg, NYEAST CHURCH ST CLOSED DUE TO TREES/WIRES DOWN.
Mar 26, 1:00 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Nw Lackawanna, NYPOWER POLES DOWN AT TIFFT FARM.
Mar 26, 1:10 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 Sse Gates-North Gates, NYASOS STATION KROC ROCHESTER AIRPORT.
Mar 26, 1:25 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Sw Orchard Park, NYTREE FALLEN OVER ONTO POWER LINES ON ARMOR DUELLS RD.
Mar 26, 1:30 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGHolley, NYTREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
Mar 26, 2:24 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Nw Portageville, NYCORRECTS PREVIOUS NON-TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 2 NW PORTAGEVILLE. TREES/POWER LINES DOWN IN GENESEE FALLS.
Mar 26, 2:24 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Nw Portageville, NYTREES/POWER LINES DOWN IN GENESEE FALLS.
Mar 26, 2:24 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGArcade, NYTREES/POWER LINES DOWN.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Buffalo Intl Airport, NY (KBUF), launched 12:00Z, 6.2 hours before the alert went out and 22 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 2021-03-25Temperature 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, Buffalo Intl Airport, NY at 12:00Z on 2021-03-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 127 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
1358 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
40 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
127 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
175 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

117 
WWUS71 KBUF 251812
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
212 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

NYZ001>003-010>012-019-020-085-260215-
/O.UPG.KBUF.HW.A.0001.210326T1200Z-210326T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0001.210326T1200Z-210326T2000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-
Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, 
Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, 
and Springville
212 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, 
  Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 4 PM EDT Friday.

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

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.

&&

$$

NYZ004>007-013-014-021-260215-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.210326T1400Z-210327T0000Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Livingston-Ontario-
Allegany-
Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Watertown, 
Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville
212 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

TMA
4 follow-up statements
502 
WWUS71 KBUF 260137
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
937 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

NYZ001>003-010>012-019-020-085-261000-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0001.210326T1200Z-210326T2000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-
Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, 
Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, 
and Springville
937 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 4 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, 
  Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 4 PM EDT Friday.

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

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.

&&

$$

NYZ004>007-013-014-021-261000-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.210326T1400Z-210327T0000Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Livingston-Ontario-
Allegany-
Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Watertown, 
Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville
937 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Apffel
791 
WWUS71 KBUF 260851
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
451 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

NYZ001>003-010>012-019-020-085-261700-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0001.210326T1200Z-210326T2000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-
Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, 
Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, 
and Springville
451 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, 
  Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 4 PM EDT Friday.

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

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.

&&

$$

NYZ004>007-013-014-021-261700-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.210326T1400Z-210327T0000Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Livingston-Ontario-
Allegany-
Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Watertown, 
Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville
451 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
874 
WWUS71 KBUF 261459
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1059 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

NYZ001>003-010>012-019-020-085-262000-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210326T2000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-
Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, 
Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, 
and Springville
1059 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, 
  Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 4 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down some trees and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

NYZ004>007-013-014-021-262300-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210327T0000Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Livingston-Ontario-
Allegany-
Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Watertown, 
Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville
1059 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few isolated power outages may
  result. Travel in high profile vehicles will be difficult at
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Hitchcock
539 
WWUS71 KBUF 261958
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
358 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

NYZ003-270000-
/O.CAN.KBUF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210326T2000Z/
/O.EXA.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210327T0000Z/
Monroe-
Including the city of Rochester
358 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS REPLACED BY A WIND ADVISORY WHICH IS IN 
EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Monroe county.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NYZ001-002-010>012-019-020-085-262100-
/O.CAN.KBUF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210326T2000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-
Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, 
Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville
358 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Gusty winds will diminish through this evening.

$$

NYZ004>007-013-014-021-270000-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210327T0000Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Livingston-Ontario-
Allegany-
Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Watertown, 
Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville
358 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Apffel

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 24, 11:04 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBUF56 min
Mar 24, 11:10 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFNiagara50 min
Mar 25, 4:26 AM EDTGale WarningBUF39 hr
Mar 25, 2:08 PM EDTLakeshore Flood WarningBUFChautauqua, Erie26 hr
Mar 25, 2:12 PM EDTWind AdvisoryBUFAllegany, Cayuga, Jefferson, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario and 2 more29 hr

Nearby

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.