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High Wind Watch 1, NWS Buffalo, NY

March 5, 202216 counties in New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this high wind watch at Mar 5, 2022, 3:24 AM EST for 16 counties in New York. It took effect at Mar 6, 2022, 9:00 AM EST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 5, 2022, 3:24 AM EST (08:24 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 6, 2022, 9:00 AM EST
Expired
Mar 6, 2022, 3:15 AM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

Counties Allegany County, NY, Cattaraugus County, NY, Cayuga County, NY, Chautauqua County, NY, Erie County, NY, Genesee County, NY, Jefferson County, NY, Lewis County, NY, Livingston County, NY, Monroe County, NY, Niagara County, NY, Ontario County, NY, Orleans County, NY, Oswego County, NY, Wayne County, NY, Wyoming County, NY

The radar

The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 90 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:24 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Buffalo Intl Airport, NY (KBUF), launched 00:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 87 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, Buffalo Intl Airport, NY at 00:00Z on 2022-03-05Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Buffalo Intl Airport, NY at 00:00Z on 2022-03-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 78 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
1084 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
88 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
78 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
153 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

350 
WWUS71 KBUF 050824
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
324 AM EST Sat Mar 5 2022

NYZ001>003-010>012-085-051630-
/O.NEW.KBUF.HW.A.0001.220306T1400Z-220307T0200Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, 
Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville
324 AM EST Sat Mar 5 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming 
  counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down numerous trees and 
  power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

NYZ004-013-014-019>021-051630-
/O.NEW.KBUF.HW.A.0001.220306T1400Z-220307T0200Z/
Wayne-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany-
Including the cities of Newark, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Jamestown, 
Olean, and Wellsville
324 AM EST Sat Mar 5 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Wayne, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, 
  and Allegany counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down some trees and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

NYZ005>008-051630-
/O.NEW.KBUF.HW.A.0001.220306T1800Z-220307T0200Z/
Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Fair Haven, Oswego, Watertown, 
and Lowville
324 AM EST Sat Mar 5 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down some trees and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

Hitchcock
5 follow-up statements
274 
WWUS71 KBUF 051707
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1207 PM EST Sat Mar 5 2022

NYZ001>003-010>012-085-060115-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0001.220306T1400Z-220307T0200Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, 
Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville
1207 PM EST Sat Mar 5 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming 
  counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down numerous trees and 
  power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel 
  could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

NYZ004-013-014-019>021-060115-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0001.220306T1400Z-220307T0200Z/
Wayne-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany-
Including the cities of Newark, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Jamestown, 
Olean, and Wellsville
1207 PM EST Sat Mar 5 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Wayne, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, 
  and Allegany counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down some trees and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

NYZ005>008-060115-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0001.220306T1800Z-220307T0200Z/
Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Fair Haven, Oswego, Watertown, 
and Lowville
1207 PM EST Sat Mar 5 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down some trees and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
684 
WWUS71 KBUF 052109
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
409 PM EST Sat Mar 5 2022

NYZ001>003-010>012-085-060600-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0001.220306T1400Z-220307T0200Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, 
Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville
409 PM EST Sat Mar 5 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming 
  counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

NYZ004-013-014-019>021-060600-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0001.220306T1400Z-220307T0200Z/
Wayne-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany-
Including the cities of Newark, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Jamestown, 
Olean, and Wellsville
409 PM EST Sat Mar 5 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Wayne, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, 
  and Allegany counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

NYZ005>008-060600-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0001.220306T1800Z-220307T0200Z/
Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Fair Haven, Oswego, Watertown, 
and Lowville
409 PM EST Sat Mar 5 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
849 
WWUS71 KBUF 060000
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
700 PM EST Sat Mar 5 2022

NYZ001>004-010>014-019-020-085-060800-
/O.UPG.KBUF.HW.A.0001.220306T1400Z-220307T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0001.220306T1200Z-220306T2300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-
Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Jamestown, Olean,
Orchard Park, and Springville
700 PM EST Sat Mar 5 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Erie, Genesee, 
  Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus 
  counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NYZ021-060800-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0001.220306T1400Z-220307T0200Z/
Allegany-
Including the city of Wellsville
700 PM EST Sat Mar 5 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Allegany county.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

NYZ005>008-060800-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0001.220306T1800Z-220307T0200Z/
Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Fair Haven, Oswego, Watertown, 
and Lowville
700 PM EST Sat Mar 5 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
666 
WWUS71 KBUF 060320
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1020 PM EST Sat Mar 5 2022

NYZ001>004-010>014-019-020-085-061130-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0001.220306T1200Z-220306T2300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-
Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Jamestown, Olean,
Orchard Park, and Springville
1020 PM EST Sat Mar 5 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 6 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Erie, Genesee, 
  Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus 
  counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Shallow rooted pines in newly thawed and subsequently saturated
  soil will be the most prone to being uprooted. 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.

&&

$$

NYZ021-061130-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0001.220306T1400Z-220307T0200Z/
Allegany-
Including the city of Wellsville
1020 PM EST Sat Mar 5 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM EST SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Allegany county.

* WHEN...From 9 AM EST Sunday through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

NYZ005>008-061130-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.A.0001.220306T1800Z-220307T0200Z/
Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Fair Haven, Oswego, Watertown, 
and Lowville
1020 PM EST Sat Mar 5 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
937 
WWUS71 KBUF 060815
NPWBUF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
315 AM EST Sun Mar 6 2022

NYZ005>008-061615-
/O.UPG.KBUF.HW.A.0001.220306T1800Z-220307T0200Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.HW.W.0001.220306T1600Z-220307T0200Z/
Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Fair Haven, Oswego, Watertown, 
and Lowville
315 AM EST Sun Mar 6 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM EST this evening.
  Strongest winds will be mid to late afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down some trees and power
  lines. Scattered 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.

&&

$$

NYZ021-061615-
/O.UPG.KBUF.HW.A.0001.220306T1400Z-220307T0200Z/
/O.EXA.KBUF.HW.W.0001.220306T1200Z-220306T2300Z/
Allegany-
Including the city of Wellsville
315 AM EST Sun Mar 6 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Allegany county.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening.
  Strongest winds will be late morning through late afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down some trees and power
  lines. Scattered 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.

&&

$$

NYZ001>003-010>012-085-061615-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0001.220306T1200Z-220306T2300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, 
Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville
315 AM EST Sun Mar 6 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of over 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming 
  counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening.
  Strongest winds will be late morning through late afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down numerous trees and power
  lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Some damage to
  roofs and siding possible. 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.

&&

$$

NYZ004-013-014-019-020-061615-
/O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0001.220306T1200Z-220306T2300Z/
Wayne-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-
Including the cities of Newark, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Jamestown, 
and Olean
315 AM EST Sun Mar 6 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Wayne, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, and 
  Cattaraugus counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening.
  Strongest winds will be late morning through late afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down some trees and power
  lines. Scattered 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.

&&

$$

Hitchcock

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind watch went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Buffalo, NY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind watch went out at Mar 5, 1:11 AM EST, 2 hours 13 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 5, 1:11 AM EST, 2 hours 13 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
111 AM EST Sat Mar 5 2022

.SYNOPSIS...
Nuisance lake effect snow showers/flurries will diminish east of
Lake Ontario through the early morning, with patches of clouds
limiting the cooling tonight. Milder air returns for the weekend,
with Saturday dry and Sunday featuring unsettled conditions and a
gusty wind. Air temperatures return closer to normal next week, as
another area of low pressure tracks just south of the region
bringing a wintry mix to the Eastern Great Lakes.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TODAY/...
A few light snow showers or flurries still lingering east of Lake
Ontario early this morning. Some mid-level clouds are pushing
northeast into the region along a weak warm frontal boundary.

Mid-level and high clouds will shroud the sky through the day today
within a warm air advection regime. These clouds will limit the
cooling this morning. A southerly flow and a warming boundary layer
will send temperatures well into the 40s across WNY...and mid 30s
east of Lake Ontario today. High pressure over Pennsylvania will
support dry conditions through today.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/...
...Strong...Potentially Damaging winds Sunday...

The next upper level feature of interest is currently nearing the
Desert SW, and will be near the Central Great Lakes region by late
Saturday night.  Ahead of this feature, we'll experience continued
warm air advection as Gulf of Mexico-sourced air surges into the
Ohio River Valley.  Initially Saturday evening, temperatures will
likely begin to fall, but only briefly.  The surge of warm air aloft
should mix down at times and allow surface temperatures to
eventually rise overnight, with at least WNY reaching the lower 50s
by daybreak Sunday.  This may be accompanied by some rain showers
associated with a warm front moving NE across the region and tied to
a surface low roughly underneath the parent upper level feature.

The main impacts from this system will be a potential wind event on
Sunday.  The wind field aloft is impressive, with 60-70kts
eventually just off the surface.  This initially may have difficulty
mixing down during the warm advective period, especially with any
showers, and possibly within the warm sector following the warm
front. The pattern aloft doesn't support a *widespread* high wind
event with upper level trough overtaking the surface low that
negates much deepening with time on Sunday. But locally high winds
may be possible as the cold front moves through Sunday afternoon.
Experimental NBM 4.1 has done fairly well with some of our recent
winter events.  For this event, forecast gusts for KBUF have peaked
in the mid 50kt (warning-worthy) range for the past several runs and
have leveled off and even decreased a little so far.  GEFS output
has trended upward with time and is now also close to the 50kt mark
too.  Due to limited duration, and a initially strong but weakening
wind field aloft with the cold frontal passage, am not quite
confident for a watch however. Will therefore continue to forecast
advisory level winds, just below local warning thresholds for gusts
for now.

Of much lower impact will be rainfall, with amounts looking minor (T
to 0.2") and mainly tied to the warm frontal boundary early in the
day, then again with a thin, potentially convective line, Sunday
afternoon ahead or with the cold front.

Temperatures will be impressive, with many areas reaching the mid or
even upper 60s within the warm sector, at least until the cold front
moves through.

Sunday night... Expect to see rapidly decreasing winds as a drier
and cooler air mass temporarily moves into the region. The next
system however will be rapidly approaching from the South Central
US, with mixed precipitation on WNY's doorstep by daybreak Monday.

Monday... While the main upper level trough will still be far
WSW of the region, the jet stream will be increasing with a
diffluent flow pattern aloft, with much of the Lower Great Lakes
region under the right entrance region of an increasingly
strong jet extending from S Ontario NE into the Gulf of St
Lawrence. WNY should find itself under a baroclinic region with
atmospheric profiles bisecting the rain/snow line. Overall, this
pattern supports, on the north side, a snow scenario, then
rain-to-snow scenario, and primarily rain scenario on the south
side. The problem of course is placement for those scenarios. At
this time will continue to be somewhat vague due to low
confidence 4 days out.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Precipitation chances continue to trend downward for Tuesday as low
pressure moves northeast into the Canadian Maritimes while high
pressure over the Mid Mississippi Valley/Ohio Valley builds in
across our region. In terms of sensible weather this will mean
improving conditions Tuesday, with any light lingering rain/snow
showers during the first half of the day dissipating by afternoon.

Center of high pressure then builds overhead Tuesday night, before
moving east across New England and exiting off the coast on
Wednesday keeping dry weather intact during this time.

For the second half of the period, model consensus is in fairly good
agreement on the overall pattern across the CONUS. The differences
lie on the smaller scale in the evolution and exact track of two
areas of low pressure. For the first system, the 12Z GFS/CMC keep
most of the impacts southeast of our area for Wednesday night and
Thursday, while the 12Z ECMWF tracks low pressure further north with
precipitation in the form of rain and snow showers for later
Wednesday night and Thursday before the system exits off the New
England coast. Moisture associated with yet another storm system
approaches for Thursday night and Friday as low pressure moves from
the mid Mississippi Valley to the central/upper Great Lakes toward
the tail end the work week. All this said, will opt for slight
chance and chance PoPs due to the uncertainty.

Otherwise, temperatures look to be at or within a few degrees of
normal through the period.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Given the proximity of the sfc high centered over Pennsylvania...VFR
flight conditions will prevail through the day today.

Outlook...

Saturday Night...VFR/MVFR with rain showers developing late. LLWS
developing.
Sunday...Areas of MVFR with a few rain showers, windy. IFR late.
Monday...IFR/LIFR with rain/snow mix.
Tuesday...MVFR/VFR with a chance of snow southeast of the Lakes.
Wednesday...VFR.

&&

.MARINE...
High pressure nearby will settle winds down through the morning.

Ahead of the next storm system...easterly flow will develop that may
near 20 knots on the western waters of Lake Ontario this afternoon.

As this deepening storm systems center passes by to our north
southerly winds will increase late tonight and into Sunday, becoming
southwesterly later Sunday behind a cold front passage. A
strengthening pressure gradient with the deepening low passing by
north of Lake Ontario may produce sustained winds to 35 knots on the
Lakes...for which a gale watch has been issued. Gusts could even
exceed 40 knots on Lake Ontario.

&&

.BUF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NY...None.
MARINE...Gale Watch from Sunday morning through Sunday evening for
         LEZ040-041.
         Gale Watch from Sunday morning through Sunday evening
         for LOZ042>045-062>065.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Thomas
NEAR TERM...SW/Thomas
SHORT TERM...Zaff
LONG TERM...JM
AVIATION...SW/Thomas
MARINE...SW/Thomas
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 5, 3:24 AM EST, 0 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
324 AM EST Sat Mar 5 2022

NYZ005>008-060830-
Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
324 AM EST Sat Mar 5 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

NYZ001>004-010>014-019>021-085-060830-
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-
Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern Erie-
324 AM EST Sat Mar 5 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

LEZ020-LOZ030-060830-
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
324 AM EST Sat Mar 5 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Erie and Lake
Ontario.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

LOZ042>045-062>065-060830-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River-
324 AM EST Sat Mar 5 2022

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Ontario.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

LEZ040-041-060830-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
324 AM EST Sat Mar 5 2022

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

SLZ022-024-060830-
Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg-
Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis-
324 AM EST Sat Mar 5 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the New York waters of the
Saint Lawrence River.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

Hitchcock

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 5, 2:47 PM ESTGale WarningBUF28 hr
Mar 5, 2:47 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBUF40 hr

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High Wind Watches in New York, 2022Every high wind watch in 2022

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.