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Wind Advisory 4, NWS Buffalo, NY

March 25, 20218 counties in New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this wind advisory at Mar 25, 2021, 2:12 PM EDT for 8 counties in New York. It took effect at Mar 26, 2021, 10:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 25, 2021, 2:12 PM EDT (18:12 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 26, 2021, 10:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 26, 2021, 6:57 PM EDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

Counties Allegany County, NY, Cayuga County, NY, Jefferson County, NY, Livingston County, NY, Monroe County, NY, Ontario County, NY, Oswego County, NY, Wayne County, NY

The radar

The Binghamton radar (KBGM), 131 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:12 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, 6.2 hours before the alert went out and 134 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 2021-03-25Temperature 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 2021-03-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 127 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
1358 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
40 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
127 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
175 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

117 
WWUS71 KBUF 251812
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
212 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

NYZ001>003-010>012-019-020-085-260215-
/O.UPG.KBUF.HW.A.0001.210326T1200Z-210326T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0001.210326T1200Z-210326T2000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-
Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, 
Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, 
and Springville
212 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, 
  Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 4 PM EDT Friday.

* 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>007-013-014-021-260215-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.210326T1400Z-210327T0000Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Livingston-Ontario-
Allegany-
Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Watertown, 
Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville
212 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, Livingston, 
  Ontario, and Allegany counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

TMA
5 follow-up statements
502 
WWUS71 KBUF 260137
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
937 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

NYZ001>003-010>012-019-020-085-261000-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0001.210326T1200Z-210326T2000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-
Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, 
Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, 
and Springville
937 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 4 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, 
  Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 4 PM EDT Friday.

* 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>007-013-014-021-261000-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.210326T1400Z-210327T0000Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Livingston-Ontario-
Allegany-
Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Watertown, 
Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville
937 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, Livingston, 
  Ontario, and Allegany counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

Apffel
791 
WWUS71 KBUF 260851
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
451 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

NYZ001>003-010>012-019-020-085-261700-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0001.210326T1200Z-210326T2000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-
Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, 
Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, 
and Springville
451 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, 
  Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 4 PM EDT Friday.

* 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>007-013-014-021-261700-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.210326T1400Z-210327T0000Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Livingston-Ontario-
Allegany-
Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Watertown, 
Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville
451 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, Livingston, 
  Ontario, and Allegany counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$
874 
WWUS71 KBUF 261459
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1059 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

NYZ001>003-010>012-019-020-085-262000-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210326T2000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-
Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, 
Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, 
and Springville
1059 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, 
  Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 4 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down some trees and power 
  lines. Scattered 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>007-013-014-021-262300-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210327T0000Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Livingston-Ontario-
Allegany-
Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Watertown, 
Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville
1059 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, Livingston, 
  Ontario, and Allegany counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few isolated power outages may
  result. Travel in high profile vehicles will be difficult at
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Hitchcock
539 
WWUS71 KBUF 261958
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
358 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

NYZ003-270000-
/O.CAN.KBUF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210326T2000Z/
/O.EXA.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210327T0000Z/
Monroe-
Including the city of Rochester
358 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS REPLACED BY A WIND ADVISORY WHICH IS IN 
EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Monroe county.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* 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>012-019-020-085-262100-
/O.CAN.KBUF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210326T2000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-
Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, 
Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville
358 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Gusty winds will diminish through this evening.

$$

NYZ004>007-013-014-021-270000-
/O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210327T0000Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Livingston-Ontario-
Allegany-
Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Watertown, 
Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville
358 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, Livingston, 
  Ontario, and Allegany counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

Apffel
962 
WWUS71 KBUF 262257
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
657 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

NYZ003>007-013-014-021-270000-
/O.CAN.KBUF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210327T0000Z/
Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Livingston-Ontario-
Allegany-
Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, 
Watertown, Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville
657 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds will continue to diminish this evening.

$$

Apffel

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 24, 11:04 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBUF56 min
Mar 24, 11:10 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFNiagara50 min
Mar 25, 4:26 AM EDTGale WarningBUF39 hr
Mar 25, 2:08 PM EDTLakeshore Flood WarningBUFChautauqua, Erie26 hr
Mar 25, 2:12 PM EDTHigh Wind WarningBUFCattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Monroe, Niagara and 2 more26 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.