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High Wind Watch 2, NWS Cleveland, OH

December 4, 2021Erie County, Pennsylvania

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this high wind watch at Dec 4, 2021, 3:37 AM EST for Erie County, Pennsylvania. It took effect at Dec 5, 2021, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 4, 2021, 3:37 AM EST (08:37 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 5, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 5, 2021, 2:59 AM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Cleveland, OH

County Erie County, PA

The radar

The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 145 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:37 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 00:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 146 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 00:00Z on 2021-12-04Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-12-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 222 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156175Sfc1 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
950 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
119 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
222 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
256 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

053 
WWUS71 KCLE 040837
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
337 AM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

OHZ018-027-028-036-041400-
/O.EXB.KCLE.FG.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-211204T1400Z/
Seneca-Wyandot-Crawford-Marion-
Including the cities of Tiffin, Fostoria, Upper Sandusky, Carey, 
Bucyrus, Galion, Crestline, and Marion
337 AM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Seneca, Wyandot, Crawford and Marion Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibilites will quickly decrease to one
  quarter mile or less across the area over the next couple of
  hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

OHZ017-041100-
/O.EXA.KCLE.FG.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-211204T1100Z/
Hancock-
Including the city of Findlay
337 AM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Hancock County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

OHZ003-006>008-041100-
/O.CON.KCLE.FG.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-211204T1100Z/
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-
Including the cities of Toledo, Bowling Green, Perrysburg, 
Port Clinton, Oak Harbor, Genoa, Fremont, Bellevue, and Clyde
337 AM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Lucas, Ottawa, Wood and Sandusky Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

PAZ001-002-041645-
/O.NEW.KCLE.HW.A.0002.211206T0000Z-211206T1200Z/
Northern Erie-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Erie, Edinboro, Corry, and Union City
337 AM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
5 follow-up statements
861 
WWUS71 KCLE 041040
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
540 AM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

OHZ003-006>008-041200-
/O.EXT.KCLE.FG.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-211204T1200Z/
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-
Including the cities of Toledo, Bowling Green, Perrysburg, 
Port Clinton, Oak Harbor, Genoa, Fremont, Bellevue, and Clyde
540 AM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Lucas, Ottawa, Wood and Sandusky Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

OHZ017-041400-
/O.EXT.KCLE.FG.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-211204T1400Z/
Hancock-
Including the city of Findlay
540 AM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Hancock County.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

OHZ018-027-028-036-041400-
/O.CON.KCLE.FG.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-211204T1400Z/
Seneca-Wyandot-Crawford-Marion-
Including the cities of Tiffin, Fostoria, Upper Sandusky, Carey, 
Bucyrus, Galion, Crestline, and Marion
540 AM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Crawford, Seneca, Wyandot and Marion Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

PAZ001-002-041845-
/O.CON.KCLE.HW.A.0002.211206T0000Z-211206T1200Z/
Northern Erie-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Erie, Edinboro, Corry, and Union City
540 AM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
834 
WWUS71 KCLE 041204
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
704 AM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

OHZ003-006>008-041315-
/O.EXP.KCLE.FG.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-211204T1200Z/
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-
Including the cities of Toledo, Bowling Green, Perrysburg, 
Port Clinton, Oak Harbor, Genoa, Fremont, Bellevue, and Clyde
704 AM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Fog has begun to lift. So with widespread dense fog no longer
expected the advisory has been allowed to expire. 

$$

OHZ017-018-027-028-036-041400-
/O.CON.KCLE.FG.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-211204T1400Z/
Hancock-Seneca-Wyandot-Crawford-Marion-
Including the cities of Findlay, Tiffin, Fostoria, 
Upper Sandusky, Carey, Bucyrus, Galion, Crestline, and Marion
704 AM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Crawford, Seneca, Wyandot and Marion Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

PAZ001-002-042015-
/O.CON.KCLE.HW.A.0002.211206T0000Z-211206T1200Z/
Northern Erie-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Erie, Edinboro, Corry, and Union City
704 AM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
875 
WWUS71 KCLE 041458
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
958 AM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

PAZ001-002-042300-
/O.CON.KCLE.HW.A.0002.211206T0000Z-211206T1200Z/
Northern Erie-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Erie, Edinboro, Corry, and Union City
958 AM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
973 
WWUS71 KCLE 042338
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
638 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

PAZ001-002-051400-
/O.CON.KCLE.HW.A.0002.211206T0000Z-211206T1200Z/
Northern Erie-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Erie, Edinboro, Corry, and Union City
638 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Southeast to south winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up 
  to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be
  difficult, especially for those in 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
382 
WWUS71 KCLE 050759
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
259 AM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

PAZ001-051600-
/O.UPG.KCLE.HW.A.0002.211206T0000Z-211206T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.HW.W.0002.211206T0100Z-211206T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.WI.Y.0007.211206T1700Z-211207T0600Z/
Northern Erie-
Including the city of Erie
259 AM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EST
MONDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, west 
  winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Northern Erie County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 5 
  AM EST Monday. For the Wind Advisory, from noon Monday to 1 AM 
  EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest wind gusts are expected in an 
  area from Erie to Northeast to Waterford, PA.

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.

&&

$$

PAZ002-051600-
/O.UPG.KCLE.HW.A.0002.211206T0000Z-211206T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.HW.W.0002.211206T0100Z-211206T1000Z/
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Edinboro, Corry, and Union City
259 AM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southern Erie County.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest wind gusts are expected along
  in an area from Erie to Northeast to Waterford, PA. 

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.

&&

$$

OHZ007-009>012-051600-
/O.NEW.KCLE.WI.Y.0007.211206T1500Z-211207T0300Z/
Ottawa-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-
Including the cities of Port Clinton, Oak Harbor, Genoa, 
Sandusky, Huron, Lorain, Elyria, North Ridgeville, Avon Lake, 
Cleveland, Mentor, Willoughby, Eastlake, Painesville, Willowick, 
and Wickliffe
259 AM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Ottawa, Erie, Lorain, Cuyahoga and Lake Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

OHZ089-051600-
/O.NEW.KCLE.WI.Y.0007.211206T1700Z-211207T0600Z/
Ashtabula Lakeshore-
Including the cities of Ashtabula, Conneaut, and Geneva
259 AM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Ashtabula Lakeshore County.

* WHEN...From noon Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle

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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.