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Wind Advisory 2, NWS New York, NY

February 28, 202111 counties in New York; 4 counties in Connecticut; 5 counties in New Jersey

NWS New York, NY issued this wind advisory at Feb 28, 2021, 3:38 PM EST for 11 counties in New York; 4 counties in Connecticut; 5 counties in New Jersey. It took effect at Mar 1, 2021, 4:00 PM EST. It was in force for 23 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 28, 2021, 3:38 PM EST (20:38 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 1, 2021, 4:00 PM EST
Expired
Mar 2, 2021, 2:37 PM EST
In force
23 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, Bergen County, NJ, Essex County, NJ, Hudson County, NJ, Passaic County, NJ, Union County, NJ, Bronx County, NY, Kings County, NY, Nassau County, NY, New York County, NY, Orange County, NY, Putnam County, NY, Queens County, NY, Richmond County, NY, Rockland County, NY, Suffolk County, NY, Westchester County, NY

The radar

The Brookhaven radar (KOKX), 71 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:37 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 71 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 2021-02-28Temperature 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 2021-02-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 36 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
1066 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
59 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
36 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
110 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

360 
WWUS71 KOKX 282038
NPWOKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Upton NY
338 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

CTZ005>012-NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ067>075-078>081-176>179-
010930-
/O.NEW.KOKX.WI.Y.0002.210301T2100Z-210302T1100Z/
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex-
Northern New London-Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-
Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-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)-
Kings (Brooklyn)-Northwestern Suffolk-Northeastern Suffolk-
Southwestern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk-Northern Queens-
Northern Nassau-Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
338 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM MONDAY TO 6 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast New Jersey, southern Connecticut 
  and southeast New York.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Monday to 6 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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 snow melt and recent rainfall some
  tree root systems may be somewhat compromised potentially 
  leading to some uprooted trees.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
147 
WWUS71 KOKX 010846
NPWOKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Upton NY
346 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

CTZ005>012-NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ067>075-078>081-176>179-
012130-
/O.EXT.KOKX.WI.Y.0002.210301T2100Z-210302T1500Z/
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex-
Northern New London-Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-
Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-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)-
Kings (Brooklyn)-Northwestern Suffolk-Northeastern Suffolk-
Southwestern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk-Northern Queens-
Northern Nassau-Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
346 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast New Jersey, southern Connecticut 
  and southeast New York.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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 snow melt and recent rainfall some
  tree root systems may be somewhat compromised potentially 
  leading to some uprooted trees.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
529 
WWUS71 KOKX 011643
NPWOKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Upton NY
1143 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

CTZ005>012-NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ067>075-078>081-176>179-
020045-
/O.CON.KOKX.WI.Y.0002.210301T2100Z-210302T1500Z/
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex-
Northern New London-Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-
Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-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)-
Kings (Brooklyn)-Northwestern Suffolk-Northeastern Suffolk-
Southwestern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk-Northern Queens-
Northern Nassau-Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
1143 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast New Jersey, southern Connecticut 
  and southeast New York.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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 snow melt and recent rainfall some
  tree root systems may be somewhat compromised potentially 
  leading to some uprooted trees.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
537 
WWUS71 KOKX 012042
NPWOKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Upton NY
342 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

CTZ005>012-NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ067>075-078>081-176>179-
020445-
/O.EXT.KOKX.WI.Y.0002.210301T2100Z-210302T2100Z/
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex-
Northern New London-Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-
Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-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)-
Kings (Brooklyn)-Northwestern Suffolk-Northeastern Suffolk-
Southwestern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk-Northern Queens-
Northern Nassau-Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
342 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast New Jersey, southern Connecticut 
  and southeast New York.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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 snow melt and recent rainfall some 
  tree root systems may be somewhat compromised potentially 
  leading to some uprooted trees.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
269 
WWUS71 KOKX 020241
NPWOKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Upton NY
941 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

CTZ005>012-NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ067>075-078>081-176>179-
021130-
/O.CON.KOKX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210302T2100Z/
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex-
Northern New London-Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-
Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-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)-
Kings (Brooklyn)-Northwestern Suffolk-Northeastern Suffolk-
Southwestern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk-Northern Queens-
Northern Nassau-Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
941 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast New Jersey, southern Connecticut 
  and southeast New York.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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 snow melt and recent rainfall some 
  tree root systems may be somewhat compromised potentially 
  leading to some uprooted trees.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
082 
WWUS71 KOKX 020840
NPWOKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Upton NY
340 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

CTZ005>012-NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ067>075-078>081-176>179-
022100-
/O.CON.KOKX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210302T2100Z/
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex-
Northern New London-Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-
Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-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)-
Kings (Brooklyn)-Northwestern Suffolk-Northeastern Suffolk-
Southwestern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk-Northern Queens-
Northern Nassau-Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
340 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast New Jersey, southern Connecticut 
  and southeast New York.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* 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 snow melt and recent rainfall some 
  tree root systems may be somewhat compromised potentially 
  leading to some uprooted trees.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
652 
WWUS71 KOKX 021529
NPWOKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Upton NY
1029 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

CTZ005-006-009-010-NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ067>075-078-080-
176>179-021630-
/O.CAN.KOKX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210302T2100Z/
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Southern Fairfield-
Southern New Haven-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)-Kings (Brooklyn)-
Northwestern Suffolk-Southwestern Suffolk-Northern Queens-
Northern Nassau-Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
1029 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds should continue to gradually diminish this afternoon.
Sustained winds over 30 mph and gusts over 45 mph are no longer 
expected. 

$$

CTZ007-008-011-012-NYZ079-081-022100-
/O.CON.KOKX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210302T2100Z/
Northern Middlesex-Northern New London-Southern Middlesex-
Southern New London-Northeastern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk-
1029 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...In Connecticut, New London and Middlesex Counties, In
  New York, Eastern Suffolk County, mainly across the twin forks. 

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
146 
WWUS71 KOKX 021937
NPWOKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Upton NY
237 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

CTZ007-008-011-012-NYZ079-081-022045-
/O.CAN.KOKX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210302T2100Z/
Northern Middlesex-Northern New London-Southern Middlesex-
Southern New London-Northeastern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk-
237 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts late this afternoon should be mostly less than 40 mph.
Winds will diminish further tonight. 

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 28, 4:22 AM ESTGale WatchOKX11 hr
Feb 28, 12:58 PM ESTCoastal Flood StatementOKXNassau, Queens22 hr
Feb 28, 3:42 PM ESTGale WarningOKX50 hr
Feb 28, 6:39 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryOKX21 hr
Feb 28, 12:58 PM ESTCoastal Flood StatementOKXGreater Bridgeport Planning Region12 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.