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High Wind Warning 1, NWS New York, NY

October 26, 2021Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut; Suffolk County, New York

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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Oct 27, 6:50 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 684 Ne Calverton, NYMESONET STATION EW4141 BAITING HOLLOW.
Oct 27, 6:51 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Montauk, NY
Oct 27, 9:19 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 703 W Hither Hills State, NYMESONET 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Brookhaven, NY at 00:00Z on 2021-10-26Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 544 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 00:00Z on 2021-10-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 96 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 26, 1:09 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOKXGreater Bridgeport Planning Region, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region111 min
Oct 26, 3:36 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOKXGreater Bridgeport Planning Region, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region2 hr
Oct 25, 10:33 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningOKXRockland3 hr
Oct 25, 10:44 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementOKXRockland46 min
Oct 25, 11:08 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementOKXBronx, Westchester37 min
Oct 26, 1:38 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOKXSuffolk3 hr
Oct 26, 1:52 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOKXKings, Queens6 hr
Oct 26, 3:12 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOKXBronx, New York, Richmond5 hr
Oct 26, 5:01 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOKXNassau, Queens, Suffolk3 hr
Oct 26, 6:03 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOKXBronx, Rockland, Westchester3 hr
Oct 26, 7:31 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOKXSuffolk119 min
Oct 26, 7:54 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOKXBronx, Kings, New York, Queens, Richmond4 hr
Oct 26, 7:58 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOKXNassau, Suffolk3 hr
Oct 26, 9:08 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOKXOrange, Rockland, Westchester112 min
Oct 26, 9:26 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementOKXNassau, Suffolk94 min
Oct 26, 1:45 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningOKXOrange, Rockland36 hr
Oct 26, 2:58 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOKXOrange, Rockland3 hr
Oct 26, 3:21 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOKXSuffolk114 min
Oct 26, 4:52 PM EDTCoastal Flood StatementOKXNassau, Queens, Suffolk22 hr
Oct 26, 4:52 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryOKXNassau, Suffolk26 hr
Oct 26, 7:11 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOKXBronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Queens and 3 more3 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.