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High Wind Watch 4, NWS Buffalo, NY

December 10, 20216 counties in New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this high wind watch at Dec 10, 2021, 3:32 AM EST for 6 counties in New York. It took effect at Dec 11, 2021, 3:00 PM EST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 10, 2021, 3:32 AM EST (08:32 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 11, 2021, 3:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 10, 2021, 12:21 PM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

Counties Cayuga County, NY, Lewis County, NY, Livingston County, NY, Ontario County, NY, Oswego County, NY, Wayne County, NY

The radar

The Ft Drum radar (KTYX), 107 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:33 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, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 163 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 00:00Z on 2021-12-10Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-12-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 359 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
917 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
75 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
359 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
405 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

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
2 follow-up statements
928 
WWUS71 KBUF 101611
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1111 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

NYZ001>003-010>012-019-085-110015-
/O.CON.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
1111 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS 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.

&&

$$

NYZ007-110015-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0003.211211T2100Z-211212T0600Z/
Jefferson-
Including the city of Watertown
1111 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS 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.

&&

$$

NYZ013-014-110015-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0004.211211T2000Z-211212T0400Z/
Livingston-Ontario-
Including the cities of Geneseo and Canandaigua
1111 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS 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>006-008-110015-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0004.211211T2100Z-211212T0600Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Lewis-
Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, and Lowville
1111 AM EST Fri Dec 10 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 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.

&&

$$
327 
WWUS71 KBUF 101721
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1221 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

NYZ013-014-110130-
/O.UPG.KBUF.HW.A.0004.211211T2000Z-211212T0400Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.HW.W.0003.211211T2000Z-211212T0400Z/
Livingston-Ontario-
Including the cities of Geneseo and Canandaigua
1221 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 11 PM EST SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Livingston and Ontario counties.

* WHEN...From 3 PM to 11 PM EST Saturday.

* 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>006-008-110130-
/O.UPG.KBUF.HW.A.0004.211211T2100Z-211212T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KBUF.HW.W.0003.211211T2100Z-211212T0600Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Lewis-
Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, and Lowville
1221 PM 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 gusts of 60 to 65 mph 
  expected. 

* WHERE...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, and Lewis counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NYZ001>003-010>012-019-085-110130-
/O.CON.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
1221 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 11 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with 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 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.

&&

$$

NYZ007-110130-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0003.211211T2100Z-211212T0600Z/
Jefferson-
Including the city of Watertown
1221 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 1 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 65 to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Jefferson county.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NYZ020-021-110130-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0012.211211T2000Z-211212T0600Z/
Cattaraugus-Allegany-
Including the cities of Olean and Wellsville
1221 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Cattaraugus and Allegany counties.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 10, 3:27 AM ESTLakeshore Flood WarningBUFChautauqua, Erie, Jefferson, Niagara, Oswego49 hr
Dec 10, 3:28 AM ESTGale WarningBUF46 hr
Dec 10, 3:28 AM ESTStorm WarningBUF46 hr
Dec 10, 3:32 AM ESTHigh Wind WarningBUFAllegany, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee and 10 more45 hr
Dec 10, 12:21 PM ESTWind AdvisoryBUFAllegany, Cattaraugus15 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.