Alert archive / New York / High Wind Watches in 2021
High Wind Watch 3, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this high wind watch at Dec 9, 2021, 3:44 AM EST for 8 counties in New York. It took effect at Dec 11, 2021, 1:00 PM EST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 9, 2021, 3:44 AM EST (08:44 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 11, 2021, 1:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Dec 10, 2021, 3:32 AM EST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
Counties Chautauqua County, NY, Erie County, NY, Genesee County, NY, Jefferson County, NY, Monroe County, NY, Niagara County, NY, Orleans County, NY, Wyoming County, NY
The radar
The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 49 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:48 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, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 47 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
- 755 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 34 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 51 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 38 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
227 WWUS71 KBUF 090844 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 344 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021 NYZ001>003-010>012-019-085-091645- /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.A.0003.211211T1800Z-211212T0300Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua- Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 344 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, and Chautauqua counties. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may bring down numerous trees and power lines. Some property damage possible. 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. && $$ NYZ007-091645- /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.A.0003.211211T2000Z-211212T0600Z/ Jefferson- Including the city of Watertown 344 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Jefferson county. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may bring down numerous trees and power lines. Some property damage possible. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ Hitchcock
3 follow-up statements
655 WWUS71 KBUF 092002 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 302 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021 NYZ001>003-010>012-019-085-100415- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0003.211211T1800Z-211212T0300Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua- Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 302 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, and Chautauqua counties. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may bring down numerous trees and power lines. Some property damage possible. 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. && $$ NYZ007-100415- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0003.211211T2000Z-211212T0600Z/ Jefferson- Including the city of Watertown 302 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Jefferson county. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may bring down numerous trees and power lines. Some property damage possible. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$
320 WWUS71 KBUF 100350 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1050 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021 NYZ001>003-010>012-019-085-101200- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0003.211211T1800Z-211212T0300Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua- Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 1050 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, and Chautauqua counties. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may bring down numerous trees and power lines. Some property damage possible. 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. && $$ NYZ007-101200- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0003.211211T2000Z-211212T0600Z/ Jefferson- Including the city of Watertown 1050 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Jefferson county. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may bring down numerous trees and power lines. Some property damage possible. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$
725 WWUS71 KBUF 100832 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 332 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021 NYZ001>003-010>012-019-085-101645- /O.UPG.KBUF.HW.A.0003.211211T1800Z-211212T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0003.211211T1800Z-211212T0400Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua- Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 332 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 11 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with peak gusts of 65 to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, and Chautauqua counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 11 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will bring down numerous trees and power lines. Some property damage likely. Widespread power outages are likely. 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. && $$ NYZ007-101645- /O.UPG.KBUF.HW.A.0003.211211T2000Z-211212T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0003.211211T2100Z-211212T0600Z/ Jefferson- Including the city of Watertown 332 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with peak gusts of 65 to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Jefferson county. * WHEN...From 4 PM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will bring down numerous trees and power lines. Some property damage likely. Widespread power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NYZ013-014-101645- /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.A.0004.211211T2000Z-211212T0400Z/ Livingston-Ontario- Including the cities of Geneseo and Canandaigua 332 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Livingston and Ontario counties. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Some property damage 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. && $$ NYZ004>006-008-101645- /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.A.0004.211211T2100Z-211212T0600Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Lewis- Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, and Lowville 332 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, and Lewis counties. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Some property damage possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ Hitchcock
The office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 7:12 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Oswego | 93 min |
| Dec 9, 3:44 AM EST | Gale Watch | BUF | 24 hr | |
| Dec 9, 3:44 AM EST | Lakeshore Flood Watch | BUF | Chautauqua, Erie, Jefferson, Niagara, Oswego | 24 hr |
| Dec 9, 3:44 AM EST | Storm Watch | BUF | 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.