Alert archive / Connecticut / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 1, NWS New York, NY
NWS New York, NY issued this high wind warning at Oct 26, 2021, 4:12 AM EDT for Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut; Suffolk County, New York. It took effect at Oct 26, 2021, 6:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 18 hr. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 26, 2021, 4:12 AM EDT (08:12 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 26, 2021, 6:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 27, 2021, 12:10 PM EDT
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS New York, NY
Counties Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT, Suffolk County, NY
The radar
The Brookhaven radar (KOKX), 56 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:12 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 6:50 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | 4 Ne Calverton, NY | MESONET STATION EW4141 BAITING HOLLOW. |
| Oct 27, 6:51 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | Montauk, NY | |
| Oct 27, 9:19 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 70 | 3 W Hither Hills State, NY | MESONET STATION XNAP NAPEAGUE. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 00:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 56 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 544 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -23 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 758 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 26 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 96 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 52 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.2
- Supercell composite
- 1.0
The text
As transmitted.
763 WWUS71 KOKX 260812 NPWOKX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service New York NY 412 AM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021 NYZ081-262100- /O.UPG.KOKX.WI.Y.0009.211026T1800Z-211027T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KOKX.HW.W.0001.211026T2200Z-211027T1600Z/ Southeast Suffolk- 412 AM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Southeast Suffolk County. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon EDT Wednesday. * 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...Due to an anticipated wet and saturated ground from heavy rainfall, there may be some uprooted trees. 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. && $$ CTZ007-010-NYZ078-080-262100- /O.EXB.KOKX.WI.Y.0009.211026T2200Z-211027T1600Z/ Northern Middlesex-Southern New Haven-Northwest Suffolk- Southwest Suffolk- 412 AM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Middlesex and Southern New Haven Counties. In New York, Northwest Suffolk and Southwest Suffolk Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to an anticipated wet and saturated ground from heavy rainfall, there may be some uprooted trees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CTZ008-011-012-NYZ079-262100- /O.EXT.KOKX.WI.Y.0009.211026T2200Z-211027T1600Z/ Northern New London-Southern Middlesex-Southern New London- Northeast Suffolk- 412 AM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern New London, Southern Middlesex and Southern New London Counties. In New York, Northeast Suffolk County. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to an anticipated wet and saturated ground from heavy rainfall, there may be some uprooted trees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
3 follow-up statements
040 WWUS71 KOKX 262021 NPWOKX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service New York NY 421 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021 CTZ012-NYZ079-271030- /O.UPG.KOKX.WI.Y.0009.211026T2200Z-211027T1600Z/ /O.EXB.KOKX.HW.W.0001.211026T2200Z-211027T1800Z/ Southern New London-Northeast Suffolk- 421 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern New London County. In New York, Northeast Suffolk County. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NYZ081-271030- /O.EXT.KOKX.HW.W.0001.211026T2200Z-211027T1800Z/ Southeast Suffolk- 421 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Southeast Suffolk County. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Wednesday. * 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. && $$ CTZ009-NYZ177-179-271030- /O.EXB.KOKX.WI.Y.0009.211026T2200Z-211027T1800Z/ Southern Fairfield-Northern Nassau-Southern Nassau- 421 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield County. In New York, Northern Nassau and Southern Nassau Counties. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CTZ007-008-010-011-NYZ078-080-271030- /O.EXT.KOKX.WI.Y.0009.211026T2200Z-211027T1800Z/ Northern Middlesex-Northern New London-Southern New Haven- Southern Middlesex-Northwest Suffolk-Southwest Suffolk- 421 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern New London, Southern Middlesex, Southern New Haven and Northern Middlesex Counties. In New York, Southwest Suffolk and Northwest Suffolk Counties. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Wednesday. * 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. && $$
522 WWUS71 KOKX 270746 NPWOKX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service New York NY 346 AM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021 CTZ012-NYZ079-081-271800- /O.CON.KOKX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211027T1800Z/ Southern New London-Northeast Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk- 346 AM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern New London County. In New York, Northeast Suffolk and Southeast Suffolk Counties. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CTZ007>011-NYZ078-080-177-179-271800- /O.CON.KOKX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211027T1800Z/ Northern Middlesex-Northern New London-Southern Fairfield- Southern New Haven-Southern Middlesex-Northwest Suffolk- Southwest Suffolk-Northern Nassau-Southern Nassau- 346 AM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield, Northern New London, Southern Middlesex, Southern New Haven and Northern Middlesex Counties. In New York, Southern Nassau, Northern Nassau, Southwest Suffolk and Northwest Suffolk Counties. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * 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. && $$
773 WWUS71 KOKX 271610 NPWOKX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service New York NY 1210 PM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021 CTZ012-NYZ079-081-272100- /O.CAN.KOKX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211027T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KOKX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211027T2100Z/ Southern New London-Northeast Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk- 1210 PM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern New London County. In New York, Northeast Suffolk and Southeast Suffolk Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CTZ007>011-NYZ078-080-177-179-271800- /O.CON.KOKX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211027T1800Z/ Northern Middlesex-Northern New London-Southern Fairfield- Southern New Haven-Southern Middlesex-Northwest Suffolk- Southwest Suffolk-Northern Nassau-Southern Nassau- 1210 PM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield, Northern New London, Southern Middlesex, Southern New Haven and Northern Middlesex Counties. In New York, Southern Nassau, Northern Nassau, Southwest Suffolk and Northwest Suffolk Counties. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * 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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS New York, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 1:09 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OKX | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 111 min |
| Oct 26, 3:36 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OKX | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 2 hr |
| Oct 25, 10:33 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | OKX | Rockland | 3 hr |
| Oct 25, 10:44 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | OKX | Rockland | 46 min |
| Oct 25, 11:08 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | OKX | Bronx, Westchester | 37 min |
| Oct 26, 1:38 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OKX | Suffolk | 3 hr |
| Oct 26, 1:52 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OKX | Kings, Queens | 6 hr |
| Oct 26, 3:12 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OKX | Bronx, New York, Richmond | 5 hr |
| Oct 26, 5:01 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OKX | Nassau, Queens, Suffolk | 3 hr |
| Oct 26, 6:03 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OKX | Bronx, Rockland, Westchester | 3 hr |
| Oct 26, 7:31 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OKX | Suffolk | 119 min |
| Oct 26, 7:54 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OKX | Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, Richmond | 4 hr |
| Oct 26, 7:58 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OKX | Nassau, Suffolk | 3 hr |
| Oct 26, 9:08 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OKX | Orange, Rockland, Westchester | 112 min |
| Oct 26, 9:26 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | OKX | Nassau, Suffolk | 94 min |
| Oct 26, 1:45 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | OKX | Orange, Rockland | 36 hr |
| Oct 26, 2:58 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OKX | Orange, Rockland | 3 hr |
| Oct 26, 3:21 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OKX | Suffolk | 114 min |
| Oct 26, 4:52 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Statement | OKX | Nassau, Queens, Suffolk | 22 hr |
| Oct 26, 4:52 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | OKX | Nassau, Suffolk | 26 hr |
| Oct 26, 7:11 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OKX | Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Queens and 3 more | 3 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.