Alert archive / New York / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 1, NWS Buffalo, NY
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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 11:07 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Kenmore, NY | |
| Mar 26, 11:30 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Sse Cambria Center, NY | TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. |
| Mar 26, 11:30 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Alabama, NY | TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. |
| Mar 26, 11:30 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Darien, NY | TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. |
| Mar 26, 11:30 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Lyndonville, NY | TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. |
| Mar 26, 11:30 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Medina, NY | TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. |
| Mar 26, 11:30 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Pendleton, NY | TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. |
| Mar 26, 11:30 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Wilson, NY | TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. |
| Mar 26, 11:36 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 E Dunkirk, NY | TREE DOWN ON COURTNEY ST. |
| Mar 26, 11:48 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | 3 Ene Dunkirk, NY | ASOS STATION KDKK DUNKIRK AIRPORT. |
| Mar 26, 11:50 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Alexander, NY | TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. |
| Mar 26, 11:54 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 2 Nne Cheektowaga, NY | ASOS STATION KBUF BUFFALO AIRPORT. |
| Mar 26, 11:57 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 S Depew, NY | TREES/POWER LINES DOWN ACROSS BROADWAY. |
| Mar 26, 11:57 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ssw Clarence, NY | TREES/POWER LINES DOWN. |
| Mar 26, 11:57 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 W Hamburg, NY | TREES/POWER LINES DOWN. |
| Mar 26, 12:00 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 69 | 1 Nw Dunkirk, NY | MESONET STATION DBLN6 3 NNW FREDONIA. |
| Mar 26, 12:00 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Nne Elba, NY | TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. |
| Mar 26, 12:00 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 S Hamburg, NY | TREE DOWN, FROM SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Mar 26, 12:00 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Ellicottville, NY | SMALL TREES DOWN. |
| Mar 26, 12:10 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 1 Wsw Brockport, NY | MESONET STATION BROC BROCKPORT. |
| Mar 26, 12:10 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 2 Sw Fredonia, NY | MESONET STATION FRED FREDONIA. |
| Mar 26, 12:15 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Sw West Seneca, NY | LARGE TREE LIMB DOWN. |
| Mar 26, 12:21 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Nw East Aurora, NY | TREE DOWN ON CAR ON NORTH WILLOW STREET, NO INJURIES. |
| Mar 26, 12:25 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 4 Nw Warsaw, NY | MESONET STATION WARS WARSAW. |
| Mar 26, 12:30 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Se Blasdell, NY | TREE DOWN. FROM SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Mar 26, 12:30 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Albion, NY | TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. |
| Mar 26, 12:30 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Le Roy, NY | TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. |
| Mar 26, 12:40 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 3 Ene Batavia, NY | MESONET STATION BATA BATAVIA. |
| Mar 26, 12:55 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Orchard Park, NY | LARGE PINE TREE DOWN. FROM SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Mar 26, 12:57 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Sw North Boston, NY | TREE DOWN ON SOUTH FEDDICK RD. |
| Mar 26, 12:57 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 4 Nnw Eden, NY | NORTH CREEK RD IN HAMBURG BETWEEN BURKE RD AND ROUTE 5 CLOSED DUE TO TREES/WIRES DOWN. |
| Mar 26, 12:57 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 4 Nnw Eden, NY | LAKEVIEW RD IN HAMBURG CLOSED FROM CENTER ST TO ROUTE 5 DUE TO TREES/WIRES DOWN. |
| Mar 26, 12:57 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Hamburg, NY | EAST CHURCH ST CLOSED DUE TO TREES/WIRES DOWN. |
| Mar 26, 1:00 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Nw Lackawanna, NY | POWER POLES DOWN AT TIFFT FARM. |
| Mar 26, 1:10 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 3 Sse Gates-North Gates, NY | ASOS STATION KROC ROCHESTER AIRPORT. |
| Mar 26, 1:25 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Sw Orchard Park, NY | TREE FALLEN OVER ONTO POWER LINES ON ARMOR DUELLS RD. |
| Mar 26, 1:30 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Holley, NY | TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. |
| Mar 26, 2:24 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nw Portageville, NY | CORRECTS PREVIOUS NON-TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 2 NW PORTAGEVILLE. TREES/POWER LINES DOWN IN GENESEE FALLS. |
| Mar 26, 2:24 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nw Portageville, NY | TREES/POWER LINES DOWN IN GENESEE FALLS. |
| Mar 26, 2:24 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Arcade, NY | TREES/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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 11:04 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 56 min | |
| Mar 24, 11:10 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Niagara | 50 min |
| Mar 25, 4:26 AM EDT | Gale Warning | BUF | 39 hr | |
| Mar 25, 2:08 PM EDT | Lakeshore Flood Warning | BUF | Chautauqua, Erie | 26 hr |
| Mar 25, 2:12 PM EDT | Wind Advisory | BUF | Allegany, Cayuga, Jefferson, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario and 2 more | 29 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.