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Frost Advisory 3, NWS New York, NY

November 4, 20214 counties in Connecticut; Nassau County, Suffolk County, Westchester County, New York

NWS New York, NY issued this frost advisory at Nov 4, 2021, 3:48 PM EDT for 4 counties in Connecticut; Nassau County, Suffolk County, Westchester County, New York. It took effect at Nov 4, 2021, 11:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 10 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 4, 2021, 3:48 PM EDT (19:48 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 4, 2021, 11:00 PM EDT
Expired
Nov 5, 2021, 9:00 AM EDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS New York, NY

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

The radar

The Brookhaven radar (KOKX), 41 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:51 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 41 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, Brookhaven, NY at 12:00Z on 2021-11-04Temperature 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, Brookhaven, NY at 12:00Z on 2021-11-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -57 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
932 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
61 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-57 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
29 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

057 
WWUS71 KOKX 041948
NPWOKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
348 PM EDT Thu Nov 4 2021

CTZ009>012-NYZ071-078>081-177-179-050900-
/O.NEW.KOKX.FR.Y.0003.211105T0300Z-211105T1300Z/
Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-Southern Middlesex-
Southern New London-Southern Westchester-Northwest Suffolk-
Northeast Suffolk-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Northern Nassau-Southern Nassau-
348 PM EDT Thu Nov 4 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut and southeast New 
  York.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
170 
WWUS71 KOKX 050908
NPWOKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
508 AM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021

CTZ009>012-NYZ071-078>081-177-179-051300-
/O.CON.KOKX.FR.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-211105T1300Z/
Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-Southern Middlesex-
Southern New London-Southern Westchester-Northwest Suffolk-
Northeast Suffolk-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Northern Nassau-Southern Nassau-
508 AM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut and southeast New 
  York.

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

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
757 
WWUS71 KOKX 050952
NPWOKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
552 AM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021

CTZ009>012-NYZ071-078>081-051800-
/O.NEW.KOKX.FZ.W.0007.211106T0200Z-211106T1300Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.FR.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-211105T1300Z/
Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-Southern Middlesex-
Southern New London-Southern Westchester-Northwest Suffolk-
Northeast Suffolk-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
552 AM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low
  as 26 expected. 

* WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield, Southern New Haven,
  Southern Middlesex and Southern New London Counties. In New
  York, Southern Westchester and Suffolk Counties. 

* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, until 9 AM EDT this morning. For
  the Freeze Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT 
  Saturday. 

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have 
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- 
ground pipes to protect them from freezing. 

&&

$$

NYZ177-179-051800-
/O.NEW.KOKX.FR.Y.0004.211106T0200Z-211106T1300Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.FR.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-211105T1300Z/
Northern Nassau-Southern Nassau-
552 AM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 36
  will result in frost formation. For the second Frost Advisory,
  temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...Nassau County.

* WHEN...For the first Frost Advisory, until 9 AM EDT this 
  morning. For the second Frost Advisory, from 10 PM this 
  evening to 9 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

NJZ006-106-108-NYZ073-074-051800-
/O.NEW.KOKX.FR.Y.0004.211106T0200Z-211106T1300Z/
Hudson-Eastern Essex-Eastern Union-Bronx-Richmond (Staten Island)-
552 AM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Hudson, Eastern Essex and Eastern Union 
  Counties. In New York, Bronx and Richmond (Staten Island) 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
825 
WWUS71 KOKX 051316
NPWOKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
916 AM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021

CTZ009>012-NYZ071-078>081-052130-
/O.EXP.KOKX.FR.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-211105T1300Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.FZ.W.0007.211106T0200Z-211106T1300Z/
Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-Southern Middlesex-
Southern New London-Southern Westchester-Northwest Suffolk-
Northeast Suffolk-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
916 AM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected.

* WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield, Southern New 
  London, Southern New Haven and Southern Middlesex Counties. In 
  New York, Southern Westchester, Southwest Suffolk, Southeast 
  Suffolk, Northeast Suffolk and Northwest Suffolk Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

NYZ177-179-052130-
/O.EXP.KOKX.FR.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-211105T1300Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.FR.Y.0004.211106T0200Z-211106T1300Z/
Northern Nassau-Southern Nassau-
916 AM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Southern Nassau and Northern Nassau Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

NJZ006-106-108-NYZ073-074-052130-
/O.CON.KOKX.FR.Y.0004.211106T0200Z-211106T1300Z/
Hudson-Eastern Essex-Eastern Union-Bronx-Richmond (Staten Island)-
916 AM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Hudson, Eastern Essex and Eastern Union 
  Counties. In New York, Bronx and Richmond (Staten Island) 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 4, 3:53 PM EDTCoastal Flood StatementOKXGreater Bridgeport Planning Region21 hr
Nov 4, 3:53 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryOKXNassau19 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.