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Areal Flood Advisory 49, NWS New York, NY

July 9, 2021Putnam County, Westchester County, New York; 4 counties in Connecticut

NWS New York, NY issued this areal flood advisory at Jul 9, 2021, 7:09 AM EDT for Putnam County, Westchester County, New York; 4 counties in Connecticut. It was in force for 3 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 9, 2021, 7:09 AM EDT (11:09 UTC)
Expired
Jul 9, 2021, 10:15 AM EDT
In force
3 hr
Issued by
NWS New York, NY
Area
Storm-based polygon

Counties Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT, Putnam County, NY, Westchester County, NY

The radar

The Brookhaven radar (KOKX), 60 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:09 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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

Albany, NY (KALY), launched 00:00Z, 11.2 hours before the alert went out and 158 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, Albany, NY at 00:00Z on 2021-07-09Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 73 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Albany, NY at 00:00Z on 2021-07-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 252 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
73 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-100 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
663 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
47 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
252 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
273 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.4

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this areal flood advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS New York, NY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this areal flood advisory went out at Jul 9, 4:35 AM EDT, 2 hours 34 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 9, 4:35 AM EDT, 2 hours 34 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service New York NY
435 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021

.SYNOPSIS...
Elsa will impact the area through this afternoon. Please refer
to the latest forecast and track information on Elsa from the
National Hurricane Center. A weak cold front approaches and
crosses the region later tonight before weak high pressure
builds in for the weekend. A warm front approaches Monday into
Tuesday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
Elsa will impact the area for much of the day today, and there
has not been much change in the forecast with this update.
Heaviest precipitation per latest short term CAMs/HREF do show
an eastward shift in the axis of heaviest rainfall,so have
trimmed back QPF across the Lower Hudson Valley and SW CT.
Northeastern NJ and parts of southern CT do look to have the
best chance to exceed FFG (1-2" in 3 hrs) during the event so
this will have to be watched for possible flash flooding. Flash
flood watch remains in effect for the entire area through noon.

Winds will be on the increase early this morning, with the
strongest sustained and gusts over eastern LI and eastern ocean
waters, gusting to 35-45kts through this morning. Elsewhere
across Long Island and southeastern CT, gusts to 35kts are
possible. 10m HRRR wind gust potential is depicting some gusts
35-40kts on the backside of the system over NYC and points east
for a brief period as well this morning as Elsa pulls away.

Temperatures today will be a bit cooler than previous days given the
cloud cover to start.  Went similar to MOS with mid 80s highs across
the interior and upper 70s to low 80s for coastal regions.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM SATURDAY/...
Wind and rain impacts from Elsa should wane by later this afternoon
into this evening as a cold front and attendant mid level wave
approach from the west. Once again, the area is under the threat for
scattered showers and thunderstorms by late afternoon.  Short term
model soundings are indicating some marginal instability (1000-1500
J/kg SBCAPE), and 30-40kts of bulk shear by early evening north and
west of NYC. Based on model soundings, convective winds look to
be the greatest threat with any storms that do develop, through
this does not look to be widespread.  As such, SPC has the
entire region in a marginal risk for severe storms later today.
Flash flooding would again be possible with any storms that
occur over areas that have already received rainfall from
Thursday's event or Elsa.

Quieter weather returns for Saturday as high pressure build back
in.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...
No major changes to the long term.

Upper ridge builds over the Atlantic into the start of the
period as an upper low deepens over the Central Plains. This
will result in a warming trend and increasing chances for
showers and thunderstorms for the area. Southwest flow aloft
tends to favor interior/western zones for best chances, but
there is some uncertainty regarding the the position of the
ridge and the track and timing of the associated upper low to
the north and west. The CWA could be close enough to the storm
track on the northern periphery of the ridge to produce several
rounds of active wx. On the other hand, a drier scenario would
favor a few airmass storms each day mainly over the interior.
For now, the blended approach was taken and the NBM followed.

&&

.AVIATION /09Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...

Conditions at most terminals are MVFR or lower as rain encompasses
the area with the approach of Tropical Storm Elsa. Elsa moves over
Long Island into the early morning. Conditions improve to VFR for
Friday afternoon, however there will be the chance of showers and
thunderstorms with sub-VFR conditions late aftn/early evening.

Winds have backed to mostly E-NE and will continue to back as Elsa
approaches and moves overhead. Speeds will be generally 10-15 kt
with gusts along the coast to 25 kt. Local gusts can approach 30kt
as Elsa makes its closest approach from 10-14Z. Winds will turn to
the north toward daybreak, then northwest and west Friday morning.

     NY Metro (KEWR/KLGA/KJFK/KTEB) TAF Uncertainty...

Amendments likely for category changes and wind shifts through the
morning. Wind shift timing could be off by 1-2 hours with the
passage of Elsa overnight.

.OUTLOOK FOR 09Z SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...

.Fri late night...Mostly VFR.
.Sat...Mainly VFR but isold shwrs and tstms possible.
.Sun - Tue... Mostly VFR, but...Chances for MVFR in shwrs and tstms.

Detailed information, including hourly TAF wind component forecasts,
can be found at: https:/www.weather.gov/zny/n90

&&

.MARINE...
Southerly winds and seas build ahead of Elsa's increase
this morning. Tropical storm conditions are likely today on the
eastern waters as Elsa passes through or nearby. Ocean seas
likely build to 8 to 12 ft. SCA continues for the Western Sound
and NY Harbor as there could be some gusts 25-30 kt late
tonight into early Friday. Please refer to the latest forecast
and track information on Elsa from the National Hurricane
Center. Winds and seas slowly subside late Friday into Friday
night as Elsa departs well to the north and east.

Seas continue to subside on Sat, with waves below 5 ft expected
by late day. Winds will be below SCA levels on all waters Sun-
Tue. Seas on the ocean may touch 5 ft at times Sun and Mon.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Flooding likely through midday Friday with periods of heavy
rain and potential thunderstorms, 2 to 4 inches of rainfall with
locally higher amounts possible during this time with Elsa.
Scattered areas of poor drainage/urban flash flooding is likely,
with flooding of areas adjacent to fast reacting small rivers
and streams possible.

Possible showers and thunderstorms later this evening may also
bring at least minor urban flooding with any stronger storms.

No hydrologic concerns from Saturday through Friday.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
There remains a high risk of rip currents at the ocean beaches
through Saturday. Surf height of around 6-7 ft is expected today
long period SE swells. There is a high risk of rip currents
again for all ocean beaches Saturday.

&&

.OKX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...Flash Flood Watch until noon EDT today for CTZ005>012.
     Tropical Storm Warning for CTZ008-010>012.
NY...Flash Flood Watch until noon EDT today for NYZ067>075-078>081-
     176>179.
     Tropical Storm Warning for NYZ078>081-179.
NJ...Flash Flood Watch until noon EDT today for NJZ002-004-006-
     103>108.
MARINE...Tropical Storm Warning for ANZ331-332-340-345-350-353-355.
     Small Craft Advisory until 2 PM EDT this afternoon for ANZ335-
     338.

&&

SYNOPSIS...DBR/MW
NEAR TERM...DBR
SHORT TERM...DBR
LONG TERM...DS/MW
AVIATION...MW
MARINE...DBR/DS
HYDROLOGY...DBR/DS
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...DS
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 8, 9:36 PM EDT, 9 hours 33 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
936 PM EDT Thu Jul 8 2021

NYZ075-178-100145-
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southern Queens-
936 PM EDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flash Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flash Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation according to Standard Operating Procedures is
requested and appreciated.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

NYZ080-081-179-100145-
Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-Southern Nassau-
936 PM EDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flash Flood Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flash Flood Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation according to Standard Operating Procedures is
requested and appreciated.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

CTZ005>007-009-NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ067>074-176-177-100145-
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex-
Southern Fairfield-Western Passaic-Eastern Passaic-Hudson-
Western Bergen-Eastern Bergen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
Western Union-Eastern Union-Orange-Putnam-Rockland-
Northern Westchester-Southern Westchester-New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-
Richmond (Staten Island)-Northern Queens-Northern Nassau-
936 PM EDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut,
northeast New Jersey and southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flash Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flash Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation according to Standard Operating Procedures is
requested and appreciated.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

CTZ008-010>012-NYZ078-079-100145-
Northern New London-Southern New Haven-Southern Middlesex-
Southern New London-Northwest Suffolk-Northeast Suffolk-
936 PM EDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut and
southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flash Flood Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flash Flood Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation according to Standard Operating Procedures is
requested and appreciated.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

ANZ331-332-340-345-350-353-355-100145-
Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the
Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Peconic and Gardiners Bays-
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm-
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm-
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm-
936 PM EDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Tropical Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Tropical Storm Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation according to Standard Operating Procedures is
requested and appreciated.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

ANZ335-338-100145-
Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY-
New York Harbor-
936 PM EDT Thu Jul 8 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Tropical Storm Elsa will move through overnight bringing heavy rain
and potentially gusty winds.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Tropical Storm Elsa will move through Friday morning bringing heavy
rain and potentially gusty winds.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation according to Standard Operating Procedures is
requested and appreciated.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Jul 9, 6:10 AM EDT, 59 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY
610 AM EDT FRI JUL 9 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0551 AM     TROPICAL STORM   NYC/JFK                 40.64N 73.76W
07/09/2021                   QUEENS             NY   ASOS

            GUST OF 38 MPH AT ASOS STATION KJFK NYC/JFK
            AIRPORT.

&&

DBR
Local storm report, Jul 9, 6:38 AM EDT, 31 minutes before
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Local storm report, Jul 9, 6:45 AM EDT, 24 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY
645 AM EDT FRI JUL 9 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0618 AM     MARINE TSTM WIND 2 N TOMPKINSVILLE       40.66N 74.06W
07/09/2021  M44 MPH          ANZ338             NY   MESONET

            MESONET STATION ROBN4 ROBBINS REEF, NJ.

&&

DSR
Local storm report, Jul 9, 6:46 AM EDT, 23 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY
646 AM EDT FRI JUL 9 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0617 AM     MARINE TSTM WIND 1 S BLUE POINT          40.73N 73.03W
07/09/2021  M46 MPH          SUFFOLK            NY   MESONET

            MESONET STATION XBLU BLUE POINT.

&&

DSR
Local storm report, Jul 9, 6:51 AM EDT, 18 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY
651 AM EDT FRI JUL 9 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0638 AM     MARINE TSTM WIND EATONS NECK             40.95N 73.40W
07/09/2021  M43 MPH          SUFFOLK            NY   MESONET

            MESONET STATION XEAT EATONS NECK.

&&

DSR
Local storm report, Jul 9, 6:54 AM EDT, 15 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY
654 AM EDT FRI JUL 9 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0634 AM     MARINE TSTM WIND 4 SE HAMPTON BAYS       40.84N 72.48W
07/09/2021  M41 MPH          ANZ350             NY   MESONET

            MESONET STATION XSHN SHINNECOCK.

&&

DSR

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 8, 8:17 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOKXBronx, New York, Westchester3 hr
Jul 9, 3:15 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOKXNew York3 hr
Jul 9, 4:36 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningOKX84 min
Jul 9, 5:30 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOKXBronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Richmond and 3 more3 hr
Jul 9, 5:37 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningOKX83 min
Jul 9, 5:55 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningOKX65 min
Jul 9, 6:15 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningOKX90 min
Jul 9, 6:28 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningOKX62 min
Jul 9, 6:45 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOKXSuffolk5 hr
Jul 9, 7:22 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningOKX53 min
Jul 9, 8:29 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOKXBronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Richmond and 2 more61 min
Jul 9, 8:56 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningOKXNassau, Suffolk, Westchester3 hr
Jul 9, 9:44 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningOKXSuffolk2 hr
Jul 9, 10:22 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOKXPutnam, Westchester2 hr
Jul 9, 11:39 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementOKXSuffolk111 min
Jul 9, 12:43 PM EDTFlash Flood WatchOKXSuffolk77 min
Jul 9, 2:09 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryOKX24 hr
Jul 9, 3:34 PM EDTRip Current StatementOKXKings, Nassau, Queens, Suffolk29 hr
Jul 9, 6:10 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementOKXBergen, Essex65 min
Jul 8, 8:13 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementOKX47 min
Jul 8, 10:01 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementOKX44 min
Jul 9, 5:42 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningOKXSoutheastern Connecticut Planning Region18 hr
Jul 9, 8:47 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningOKXGreater Bridgeport Planning Region, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region4 hr
Jul 9, 9:26 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOKXSoutheastern Connecticut Planning Region2 hr
Jul 9, 11:48 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningOKXSoutheastern Connecticut Planning Region3 hr
Jul 9, 1:12 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningOKXGreater Bridgeport Planning Region, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region6 hr
Jul 9, 7:12 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOKXGreater Bridgeport Planning Region, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region5 hr

Nearby

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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.