Alert archive / New York / High Wind Watches in 2021
High Wind Watch 4, NWS Buffalo, NY
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
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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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 3:27 AM EST | Lakeshore Flood Warning | BUF | Chautauqua, Erie, Jefferson, Niagara, Oswego | 49 hr |
| Dec 10, 3:28 AM EST | Gale Warning | BUF | 46 hr | |
| Dec 10, 3:28 AM EST | Storm Warning | BUF | 46 hr | |
| Dec 10, 3:32 AM EST | High Wind Warning | BUF | Allegany, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee and 10 more | 45 hr |
| Dec 10, 12:21 PM EST | Wind Advisory | BUF | Allegany, Cattaraugus | 15 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.