Alert archive / New York / High Wind Watches in 2021
High Wind Watch 1, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this high wind watch at Mar 24, 2021, 3:36 AM EDT for 8 counties in New York. It took effect at Mar 26, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 24, 2021, 3:36 AM EDT (07:36 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 26, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 25, 2021, 2:12 PM EDT
- In force
- 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 07:35 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 00:00Z, 7.6 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
- 2951 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 37 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 145 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 173 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
424 WWUS71 KBUF 240736 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 336 AM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021 NYZ001>003-010>012-019-020-085-241800- /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.A.0001.210326T1200Z-210326T2100Z/ 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 336 AM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus counties. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ JLA
5 follow-up statements
210 WWUS71 KBUF 241706 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 106 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021 NYZ001>003-010>012-019-020-085-250115- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0001.210326T1200Z-210326T2100Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua- Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 106 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus counties. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ TMA
629 WWUS71 KBUF 242351 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 751 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021 NYZ001>003-010>012-019-020-085-250800- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0001.210326T1200Z-210326T2100Z/ 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 751 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus counties. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$
027 WWUS71 KBUF 250232 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1032 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021 NYZ001>003-010>012-019-020-085-251045- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0001.210326T1200Z-210326T2100Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua- Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 1032 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus counties. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$
860 WWUS71 KBUF 250835 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 435 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 NYZ001>003-010>012-019-020-085-251700- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0001.210326T1200Z-210326T2100Z/ 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 435 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus counties. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$
117 WWUS71 KBUF 251812 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 212 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 NYZ001>003-010>012-019-020-085-260215- /O.UPG.KBUF.HW.A.0001.210326T1200Z-210326T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0001.210326T1200Z-210326T2000Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua- Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 212 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 4 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ 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
The office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 3:34 AM EDT | Gale Watch | BUF | 25 hr | |
| Mar 24, 1:53 PM EDT | Lakeshore Flood Watch | BUF | Chautauqua, Erie | 24 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.