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Wind Advisory 12, NWS Buffalo, NY

December 10, 2021Allegany County, Cattaraugus County, New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this wind advisory at Dec 10, 2021, 12:21 PM EST for Allegany County, Cattaraugus County, 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, 12:21 PM EST (17:21 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 11, 2021, 3:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 11, 2021, 3:04 AM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

Counties Allegany County, NY, Cattaraugus County, NY

The radar

The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 83 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:23 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, 5.4 hours before the alert went out and 80 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 2021-12-10Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2021-12-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 218 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
1075 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
88 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
218 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
286 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
565 
WWUS71 KBUF 110105
NPWBUF

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

NYZ001>003-010>012-019-085-110915-
/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
805 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.

&&

$$

NYZ007-110915-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0003.211211T2100Z-211212T0600Z/
Jefferson-
Including the city of Watertown
805 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.

&&

$$

NYZ013-014-110915-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0003.211211T2000Z-211212T0400Z/
Livingston-Ontario-
Including the cities of Geneseo and Canandaigua
805 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS 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>006-008-110915-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0003.211211T2100Z-211212T0600Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Lewis-
Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, and Lowville
805 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 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.

&&

$$

NYZ020-021-110915-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0012.211211T2000Z-211212T0600Z/
Cattaraugus-Allegany-
Including the cities of Olean and Wellsville
805 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS 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.

&&

$$

TMA
310 
WWUS71 KBUF 110804
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
304 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

NYZ020-021-111615-
/O.UPG.KBUF.WI.Y.0012.211211T2000Z-211212T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KBUF.HW.W.0003.211211T2000Z-211212T0400Z/
Cattaraugus-Allegany-
Including the cities of Olean and Wellsville
304 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Cattaraugus and Allegany counties.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 11 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Scattered power outages are expected. Some property damage
  possible. 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>012-019-085-111615-
/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
304 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 11 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* 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 this afternoon to 11 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down numerous trees and power
  lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Some property
  damage 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.

&&

$$

NYZ007-111615-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0003.211211T2100Z-211212T0600Z/
Jefferson-
Including the city of Watertown
304 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
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 this afternoon to 1 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down numerous trees and power
  lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Some property
  damage 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.

&&

$$

NYZ013-014-111615-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0003.211211T2000Z-211212T0400Z/
Livingston-Ontario-
Including the cities of Geneseo and Canandaigua
304 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 11 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Livingston and Ontario counties.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 11 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Scattered power outages are expected. Some property damage
  possible. 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>006-008-111615-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0003.211211T2100Z-211212T0600Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Lewis-
Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, and Lowville
304 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
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 this afternoon to 1 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Scattered power outages are expected. Some property damage
  possible. 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.

&&

$$

Hitchcock

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 WatchBUFCayuga, Lewis, Livingston, Ontario, Oswego, Wayne9 hr
Dec 10, 3:32 AM ESTHigh Wind WarningBUFAllegany, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee and 10 more45 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.