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Wind Advisory 1, NWS Buffalo, NY

February 4, 20215 counties in New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this wind advisory at Feb 4, 2021, 1:54 PM EST for 5 counties in New York. It took effect at Feb 4, 2021, 9:00 PM EST. It was in force for 18 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 4, 2021, 1:54 PM EST (18:54 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 4, 2021, 9:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 5, 2021, 3:20 PM EST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

Counties Chautauqua County, NY, Erie County, NY, Genesee County, NY, Niagara County, NY, Orleans County, NY

The radar

The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 9 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:54 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 12:00Z, 6.9 hours before the alert went out and 5 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 12:00Z on 2021-02-04Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2021-02-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 111 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1668 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
31 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
111 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
164 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

755 
WWUS71 KBUF 041854
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
154 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

NYZ019-085-050300-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.210205T0200Z-210205T2100Z/
Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville
154 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph 
  tonight shifting to the southwest on Friday expected. The 
  strongest winds tonight will occur from the Chautauqua Ridge to 
  the Lake Erie shore, including Interstate 90. The strongest on 
  Friday will occur along the immediate Lake Erie shore as winds 
  become southwest. 

* WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 4 PM EST 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, such as along Interstate 90. Secure outdoor 
objects.

&&

$$

NYZ001-010-050300-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.210205T1200Z-210205T2100Z/
Niagara-Northern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls and Buffalo
154 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Niagara and Northern Erie counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
JLA
6 follow-up statements
185 
WWUS71 KBUF 041857 CCA
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
157 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

NYZ019-085-050300-
/O.COR.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.210205T0200Z-210205T2100Z/
Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville
157 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph 
  tonight shifting to the southwest on Friday expected. The 
  strongest winds tonight will occur from the Chautauqua Ridge to 
  the Lake Erie shore, including Interstate 90. The strongest on 
  Friday will occur along the immediate Lake Erie shore as winds 
  become southwest. 

* WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 4 PM EST 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, such as along Interstate 90. Secure outdoor 
objects.

&&

$$

NYZ001-010-050300-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.210205T1200Z-210205T2100Z/
Niagara-Northern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls and Buffalo
157 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Niagara and Northern Erie counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
JLA
531 
WWUS71 KBUF 042253
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
553 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

NYZ019-085-050700-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.210205T0200Z-210205T2100Z/
Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville
553 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph
  tonight shifting to the southwest on Friday. The strongest 
  winds tonight will occur from the Chautauqua Ridge to the Lake 
  Erie shore, including Interstate 90. The strongest on Friday 
  will occur along the immediate Lake Erie shore as winds become 
  southwest.

* WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 4 PM EST 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, such as along Interstate 90. Secure outdoor
objects.

&&

$$

NYZ001-010-050700-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.210205T1200Z-210205T2100Z/
Niagara-Northern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls and Buffalo
553 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Niagara and Northern Erie counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
263 
WWUS71 KBUF 050256
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
956 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

NYZ019-085-051100-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210205T2100Z/
Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville
956 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph
  overnight shifting to the southwest on Friday. The strongest
  winds overnight will occur from the Chautauqua Ridge to the 
  Lake Erie shore, including Interstate 90. The strongest on 
  Friday will occur along the immediate Lake Erie shore as winds 
  become southwest.

* WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie counties.

* WHEN...Through 4 PM EST 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, such as along Interstate 90. Secure outdoor
objects.

&&

$$

NYZ001-010-051100-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.210205T1200Z-210205T2100Z/
Niagara-Northern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls and Buffalo
956 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Niagara and Northern Erie counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
498 
WWUS71 KBUF 050917
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
417 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021

NYZ002-011-051730-
/O.EXA.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.210205T1200Z-210205T2100Z/
Orleans-Genesee-
Including the cities of Medina and Batavia
417 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Orleans and Genesee counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

NYZ019-085-051730-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210205T2100Z/
Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville
417 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

NYZ001-010-051730-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.210205T1200Z-210205T2100Z/
Niagara-Northern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls and Buffalo
417 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Niagara and Northern Erie counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* 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
338 
WWUS71 KBUF 051706
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1206 PM EST Fri Feb 5 2021

NYZ019-085-052100-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210205T2100Z/
Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville
1206 PM EST Fri Feb 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

NYZ001-002-010-011-052100-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210205T2100Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, 
and Batavia
1206 PM EST Fri Feb 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
JLA
948 
WWUS71 KBUF 052020
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
320 PM EST Fri Feb 5 2021

NYZ001-002-010-011-019-085-052130-
/O.CAN.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210205T2100Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, 
Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville
320 PM EST Fri Feb 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Southwest wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph are expected late this 
afternoon, but the stronger wind gusts from earlier have 
diminished. Therefore the wind advisory has been cancelled early.

$$

JLA

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 4, 1:49 PM ESTGale WarningBUF46 hr
Feb 4, 1:50 PM ESTLakeshore Flood WatchBUFChautauqua, Erie14 hr
Feb 4, 2:24 PM ESTLake Effect Snow WarningBUFErie, Genesee, Jefferson, Lewis, Wyoming55 hr
Feb 4, 2:24 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBUFJefferson, Lewis, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, Oswego55 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.