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Tornado Warning 11, NWS New York, NY
NWS New York, NY issued this tornado warning at Sep 1, 2021, 10:39 PM EDT for Suffolk County, New York. It was in force for 36 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 1, 2021, 10:39 PM EDT (02:39 UTC)
- Expired
- Sep 1, 2021, 11:15 PM EDT
- In force
- 36 min
- Issued by
- NWS New York, NY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
County Suffolk County, NY
The radar
The Brookhaven radar (KOKX), 40 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 10:45 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Eatons Neck, NY | NUMEROUS TREES DOWN. ONE LARGE TREE DOWN INTO A HOME. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 6:22 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 00:00Z, 2.7 hours before the alert went out and 40 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
- 123 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -47 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 512 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 53 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 279 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 456 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 1.2
The text
As transmitted.
703
WFUS51 KOKX 020239
TOROKX
NYC103-020315-
/O.NEW.KOKX.TO.W.0011.210902T0239Z-210902T0315Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service New York NY
1039 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
The National Weather Service in Upton NY has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
West central Suffolk County in southeastern New York...
* Until 1115 PM EDT.
* At 1039 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Cold Spring Harbor, or near Oyster Bay,
moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Huntington around 1050 PM EDT.
Centerport around 1055 PM EDT.
Northport around 1100 PM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
If on or near LI Sound, get away from the water and move to safe
shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough
to be struck by lightning. Severe thunderstorms can produce large
capsizing waves, even on small bodies of water. Move into dock and
seek safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a
thunderstorm.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 4088 7349 4089 7349 4092 7352 4096 7349
4094 7342 4097 7340 4094 7334 4095 7329
4092 7322 4093 7317 4097 7317 4099 7312
4098 7310 4088 7310 4087 7347
TIME...MOT...LOC 0239Z 257DEG 15KT 4092 7348
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
NV2 follow-up statements
536
WWUS51 KOKX 020301
SVSOKX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
1101 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
NYC103-020315-
/O.CON.KOKX.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210902T0315Z/
Suffolk NY-
1101 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM EDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL SUFFOLK COUNTY...
At 1101 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Northport, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Stony Brook around 1125 PM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
If on or near Long Island Sound, get away from the water and move to
safe shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Severe thunderstorms can produce
large capsizing waves, even on small bodies of water. Move into dock
and seek safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a
thunderstorm.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 4088 7349 4089 7349 4092 7352 4096 7349
4094 7342 4097 7340 4094 7334 4095 7329
4092 7322 4093 7317 4097 7317 4099 7312
4098 7310 4088 7310 4087 7347
TIME...MOT...LOC 0301Z 261DEG 19KT 4094 7331
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
NV727
WWUS51 KOKX 020312
SVSOKX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
1112 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
NYC103-020321-
/O.EXP.KOKX.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210902T0315Z/
Suffolk NY-
1112 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL SUFFOLK COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
1115 PM EDT...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for southeastern
New York.
LAT...LON 4088 7349 4089 7349 4092 7352 4096 7349
4094 7342 4097 7340 4094 7334 4095 7329
4092 7322 4093 7317 4097 7317 4099 7312
4098 7310 4088 7310 4087 7347
TIME...MOT...LOC 0311Z 257DEG 15KT 4095 7326
$$
NVThe office that day
Everything else NWS New York, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 8:32 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OKX | New York, Richmond | 43 min |
| Sep 1, 9:03 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OKX | Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Westchester | 42 min |
| Sep 1, 9:06 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | OKX | Bronx, New York, Westchester | 24 min |
| Sep 1, 9:15 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | OKX | 60 min | |
| Sep 1, 9:25 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | OKX | 65 min | |
| Sep 1, 9:25 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OKX | Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Rockland and 1 more | 65 min |
| Sep 1, 9:28 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | OKX | Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, Westchester | 2 hr |
| Sep 1, 9:34 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | OKX | 12 min | |
| Sep 1, 9:56 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | OKX | 34 min | |
| Sep 1, 9:57 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OKX | Kings, Nassau, Queens | 48 min |
| Sep 1, 10:08 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | OKX | Nassau, Westchester | 4 hr |
| Sep 1, 10:09 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | OKX | 96 min | |
| Sep 1, 10:12 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | OKX | 20 min | |
| Sep 1, 10:20 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OKX | Westchester | 55 min |
| Sep 1, 10:26 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | OKX | 64 min | |
| Sep 1, 10:30 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OKX | Nassau, Suffolk | 45 min |
| Sep 1, 10:44 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OKX | Nassau | 46 min |
| Sep 1, 10:47 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | OKX | 118 min | |
| Sep 1, 10:55 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | OKX | 45 min | |
| Sep 1, 11:11 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OKX | Suffolk | 64 min |
| Sep 1, 11:13 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | OKX | Suffolk | 6 hr |
| Sep 1, 11:19 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | OKX | 86 min | |
| Sep 1, 11:54 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | OKX | Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, Richmond, Westchester | 3 hr |
| Sep 2, 12:13 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OKX | Suffolk | 92 min |
| Sep 2, 12:25 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | OKX | Nassau, Queens, Suffolk | 4 hr |
| Sep 2, 12:28 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | OKX | 92 min | |
| Sep 2, 12:48 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | OKX | Orange, Ulster | 12 hr |
| Sep 2, 1:06 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | OKX | Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Westchester | 4 hr |
| Sep 2, 1:50 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | OKX | Suffolk | 40 min |
| Sep 2, 1:57 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | OKX | 80 min | |
| Sep 2, 2:30 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | OKX | Bronx, Nassau, Putnam, Queens, Rockland, Suffolk and 1 more | 8 hr |
| Sep 2, 2:53 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | OKX | Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Richmond and 1 more | 7 hr |
| Sep 2, 3:50 AM EDT | Rip Current Statement | OKX | Kings, Nassau, Queens, Suffolk | 16 hr |
| Sep 2, 4:38 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OKX | Nassau, Queens, Suffolk | 3 hr |
| Sep 2, 4:55 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OKX | Suffolk | 3 hr |
| Sep 2, 5:01 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | OKX | Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Westchester | 3 hr |
| Sep 2, 7:49 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OKX | Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Westchester | 10 hr |
| Sep 2, 10:07 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | OKX | Putnam, Rockland, Westchester | 15 hr |
| Sep 2, 10:16 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | OKX | Bronx, Nassau, Rockland, Westchester | 25 hr |
| Sep 2, 10:59 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | OKX | 19 hr |
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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.