Alert archive / New York / Wind Advisories in 2021
Wind Advisory 1, NWS Buffalo, NY
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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 1:49 PM EST | Gale Warning | BUF | 46 hr | |
| Feb 4, 1:50 PM EST | Lakeshore Flood Watch | BUF | Chautauqua, Erie | 14 hr |
| Feb 4, 2:24 PM EST | Lake Effect Snow Warning | BUF | Erie, Genesee, Jefferson, Lewis, Wyoming | 55 hr |
| Feb 4, 2:24 PM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | BUF | Jefferson, Lewis, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, Oswego | 55 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.