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Special Weather Statement, NWS Buffalo, NY

June 16, 2022Ontario County, Wayne County, New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this special weather statement at Jun 16, 2022, 1:12 AM EDT for Ontario County, Wayne County, New York. It was in force for 78 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jun 16, 2022, 1:12 AM EDT (05:12 UTC)
Expired
Jun 16, 2022, 2:30 AM EDT
In force
78 min
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY
Hail
0.75 in
Wind
30

Counties Ontario County, NY, Wayne County, NY

The radar

The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 122 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:15 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, 5.2 hours before the alert went out and 118 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 2022-06-16Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 3396 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2022-06-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 35 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
3396 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-15 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1200 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
23 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
35 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
100 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
3.4

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The text

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this special weather statement 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 special weather statement went out at Jun 15, 10:23 PM EDT, 2 hours 49 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 15, 10:23 PM EDT, 2 hours 49 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 15, 5:25 AM EDT, 19 hours 47 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
525 AM EDT Wed Jun 15 2022

NYZ001>004-010>014-019>021-085-160930-
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-
Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern Erie-
525 AM EDT Wed Jun 15 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

There is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and
tonight. Damaging winds and large hail will be the main threats.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

A more organized threat for severe thunderstorms is expected
Thursday and Thursday evening. Damaging winds, large hail and
torrential downpours will be the main threats.

Heat advisories may be needed for a portion of the area Thursday
with the combination of heat and humidity possibly bringing heat
indices into the mid 90s.

.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

NYZ005>008-160930-
Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
525 AM EDT Wed Jun 15 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

There is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and
tonight. Damaging winds and large hail will be the main threats.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

There is a slight risk for severe thunderstorms Thursday and
Thursday evening. Damaging winds, large hail and torrential
downpours will be the main threats.

Heat advisories may be needed for a portion of the area Thursday
with the combination of heat and humidity possibly bringing heat
indices into the mid 90s.

.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

LEZ020-040-041-LOZ030-042-043-062-063-160930-
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
Lower Niagara River-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
525 AM EDT Wed Jun 15 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

There is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and
tonight. Damaging winds and large hail will be the main threats.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

A more organized threat for severe thunderstorms is expected
Thursday and Thursday evening. Damaging winds and large hail will be
the main threats.

.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

LOZ044-045-064-065-SLZ022-024-160930-
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 Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River-
Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg-
Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis-
525 AM EDT Wed Jun 15 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Ontario and
Saint Lawrence River.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

There is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and
tonight. Damaging winds and large hail will be the main threats.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

There is a slight risk for severe thunderstorms Thursday and
Thursday evening. Damaging winds and large hail will be the main
threats.

.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

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jun 15, 7:58 PM EDT, 5 hours 14 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
758 PM EDT Wed Jun 15 2022

NYZ003-011>013-160045-
Livingston NY-Wyoming NY-Genesee NY-Monroe NY-
758 PM EDT Wed Jun 15 2022

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northeastern
Wyoming, northwestern Livingston, southeastern Genesee and
southwestern Monroe Counties through 845 PM EDT...

At 756 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking several growing
thunderstorms, all moving east at 25 to 30 mph. The strongest storm
at 755 PM EDT was near Pavilion. Another developing cell was just
south of Wyoming and one near Oakfield.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Batavia, Geneseo, Letchworth State Park, Le Roy, Perry, Mount Morris,
Pavilion, Caledonia, Riga, York, Stafford, Covington, Bergen,
Leicester, Wyoming, East Bethany, Perry Center, Bethany Center,
Silver Lake and Sonyea.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 390 near exit 7.
 Interstate 90 between exits 48 and 47.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional
information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 4266 7807 4305 7826 4308 7787 4288 7776
      4264 7782
TIME...MOT...LOC 2356Z 282DEG 26KT 4292 7808

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

RSH
Special weather statement, Jun 15, 8:52 PM EDT, 4 hours 20 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
852 PM EDT Wed Jun 15 2022

NYZ013-014-021-160145-
Allegany NY-Ontario NY-Livingston NY-
852 PM EDT Wed Jun 15 2022

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Livingston,
northeastern Allegany and southwestern Ontario Counties through 945
PM EDT...

At 850 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strengthening
thunderstorms over the area, with the strongest storm near Letchworth
State Park. The storms are moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Geneseo, Dansville, Letchworth State Park, Avon, Mount Morris,
Conesus, Bristol, Lima, Naples, Hemlock, Honeoye, York, Groveland,
Springwater, Canadice, Livonia, Nunda, Ossian, Canaseraga and
Leicester.

This includes Interstate 390 between exits 4 and 10.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning may occur with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional
information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 4245 7797 4291 7795 4291 7794 4293 7794
      4297 7790 4285 7725 4276 7725 4276 7731
      4271 7735 4267 7737 4258 7737 4258 7766
      4253 7766 4253 7772 4244 7773
TIME...MOT...LOC 0050Z 275DEG 19KT 4265 7780

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

RSH
Local storm report, Jun 15, 9:13 PM EDT, 3 hours 59 minutes before
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Special weather statement, Jun 15, 11:38 PM EDT, 1 hour 34 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1138 PM EDT Wed Jun 15 2022

NYZ002-003-010>014-085-160445-
Ontario NY-Livingston NY-Southern Erie NY-Wyoming NY-Orleans NY-
Genesee NY-Monroe NY-Northern Erie NY-
1138 PM EDT Wed Jun 15 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Wyoming, east
central Erie, Livingston, southeastern Orleans, Genesee, southwestern
Monroe and west central Ontario Counties through 1245 AM EDT...

At 1137 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Attica and moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Rochester, Chili, Batavia, Geneseo, Brighton, Gates-North Gates,
Darien Lakes State Park, Letchworth State Park, Henrietta, Le Roy,
Pembroke, Perry, Warsaw, Avon, Bennington, Mount Morris, Honeoye
Falls, Alden, Attica and Pavilion.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 390 between exits 6 and 12.
 Interstate 90 between exits 48A and 46.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 4265 7863 4314 7837 4317 7761 4265 7756
TIME...MOT...LOC 0337Z 272DEG 19KT 4288 7829

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

Reynolds
Special weather statement, Jun 16, 12:41 AM EDT, 31 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1241 AM EDT Thu Jun 16 2022

NYZ003-160515-
Monroe NY-
1241 AM EDT Thu Jun 16 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Monroe
County through 115 AM EDT...

At 1240 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Irondequoit, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Rochester, Greece, Irondequoit, Webster, Brighton, Gates-North Gates,
Penfield, Charlotte, Strong Memorial Hospital and Rochester General
Hospital.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 4328 7754 4330 7746 4314 7738 4311 7765
      4323 7771 4331 7759
TIME...MOT...LOC 0440Z 252DEG 23KT 4320 7760

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

JLA
Special weather statement, Jun 16, 1:12 AM EDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
112 AM EDT Thu Jun 16 2022

NYZ003>006-013-014-021-160630-
Allegany NY-Ontario NY-Livingston NY-Oswego NY-Wayne NY-Monroe NY-
Northern Cayuga NY-
112 AM EDT Thu Jun 16 2022

...A line of strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Wayne,
eastern Livingston, Cayuga, southwestern Oswego, northeastern
Allegany, southeastern Monroe and Ontario Counties through 230 AM
EDT...

At 110 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Sodus to near Honeoye to Livonia
to Letchworth State Park. Movement was east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Oswego, Geneva, Fulton, Canandaigua, East Rochester, Webster,
Fairport, Dansville, Fair Haven Beach State Park, Ontario, Penfield,
Newark, Williamson, Marion, Lyons, Palmyra, Victor, Honeoye Falls,
Conesus and Bristol.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 390 between exits 4 and 5.
 Interstate 90 between exits 45 and 42.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Some of the storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local
radio stations and available television stations for additional
information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 4245 7790 4332 7736 4331 7697 4335 7681
      4342 7669 4345 7634 4302 7661 4301 7696
      4276 7698 4276 7731 4258 7737 4258 7766
      4253 7766 4253 7772 4246 7772
TIME...MOT...LOC 0510Z 264DEG 32KT 4327 7709 4272 7755

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

JLA

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 15, 8:15 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBUFGenesee, Livingston, Wyoming60 min
Jun 15, 8:52 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFLivingston, Ontario53 min
Jun 15, 9:07 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBUFLivingston53 min
Jun 15, 11:38 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFGenesee, Livingston, Wyoming67 min
Jun 16, 12:18 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBUFLivingston, Wyoming57 min
Jun 16, 12:41 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFMonroe34 min
Jun 16, 1:03 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBUF57 min
Jun 16, 2:19 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFOswego41 min
Jun 16, 4:18 AM EDTHeat AdvisoryBUFCayuga, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe and 5 more14 hr
Jun 16, 4:22 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBUF16 hr
Jun 16, 5:35 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBUF85 min
Jun 16, 5:40 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFJefferson65 min
Jun 16, 2:17 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBUF58 min
Jun 16, 2:35 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBUFCattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie55 min
Jun 16, 3:08 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBUF37 min
Jun 16, 3:16 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBUFErie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans59 min
Jun 16, 3:20 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBUFCayuga, Oswego, Wayne55 min
Jun 16, 3:25 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBUF65 min
Jun 16, 3:36 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBUFAllegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Livingston, Wyoming54 min
Jun 16, 3:37 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFErie53 min
Jun 16, 3:57 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBUFCayuga, Oswego, Wayne18 min
Jun 16, 4:07 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBUFGenesee, Monroe, Orleans, Wayne35 min
Jun 16, 4:10 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBUFAllegany, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, Wyoming65 min
Jun 16, 4:14 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBUFJefferson, Oswego61 min
Jun 16, 4:20 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBUF40 min
Jun 16, 4:20 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBUFCayuga, Oswego, Wayne40 min
Jun 16, 4:21 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBUF32 min
Jun 16, 4:24 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBUF49 min
Jun 16, 4:40 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFLewis65 min
Jun 16, 4:50 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBUFJefferson, Lewis55 min
Jun 16, 5:04 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBUFCayuga, Monroe, Ontario, Oswego, Wayne56 min
Jun 16, 5:45 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBUFLewis30 min
Jun 16, 5:57 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBUF44 min
Jun 16, 5:58 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBUFCayuga, Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, Wayne62 min

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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.