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Special Weather Statement, NWS Buffalo, NY

August 31, 2022Oswego County, New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this special weather statement at Aug 31, 2022, 7:29 PM EDT for Oswego County, New York. It was in force for 31 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued: Aug 31, 2022, 7:29 PM EDT (23:29 UTC)
Expired: Aug 31, 2022, 8:00 PM EDT
In force: 31 min
Issued by: NWS Buffalo, NY
Hail: 0.25 in
Wind: 40

County Oswego County, NY

The radar

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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 Aug 31, 4:04 PM EDT, 3 hours 25 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 31, 4:04 PM EDT, 3 hours 25 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 31, 5:23 AM EDT, 14 hours 6 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
523 AM EDT Wed Aug 31 2022

NYZ011>014-020-021-010930-
Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Cattaraugus-Allegany-
523 AM EDT Wed Aug 31 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

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

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

NYZ001-002-010930-
Niagara-Orleans-
523 AM EDT Wed Aug 31 2022

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

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

   Beach Hazards Statement.

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

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

   Beach Hazards Statement.

.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

NYZ003>005-010930-
Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-
523 AM EDT Wed Aug 31 2022

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north
central New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

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

   Beach Hazards Statement.

A cold front will generate widespread showers and scattered
thunderstorms as it crosses the area today. Some of the storms could
produce locally heavy downpours and gusty winds.

There is a high swim risk for the beaches of Lake Ontario tonight.

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

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

   Beach Hazards Statement.

.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

NYZ010-019-085-010930-
Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
523 AM EDT Wed Aug 31 2022

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

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

   Beach Hazards Statement.

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

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

NYZ008-010930-
Lewis-
523 AM EDT Wed Aug 31 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Scattered thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and early
this evening. Some storms may contain gusty winds, with isolated
damaging wind gusts possible.

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

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

NYZ007-010930-
Jefferson-
523 AM EDT Wed Aug 31 2022

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

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

   Beach Hazards Statement.

Scattered thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and early
this evening. Some storms may contain gusty winds, with isolated
damaging wind gusts possible.

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

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

NYZ006-010930-
Oswego-
523 AM EDT Wed Aug 31 2022

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

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

   Beach Hazards Statement.

Scattered thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and early
this evening. Some storms may contain gusty winds, with isolated
damaging wind gusts possible.

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

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

   Beach Hazards Statement.

.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-LOZ042>045-062>065-010930-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
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-
523 AM EDT Wed Aug 31 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Waterspouts are possible today through Thursday morning.

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

Waterspouts are possible today through Thursday morning.

.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-SLZ022-024-010930-
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg-
Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis-
523 AM EDT Wed Aug 31 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

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

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

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Aug 31, 5:44 PM EDT, 1 hour 45 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
544 PM EDT Wed Aug 31 2022

NYZ008-312200-
Lewis NY-
544 PM EDT Wed Aug 31 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Lewis
County through 600 PM EDT...

At 543 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles east of Carthage, or 22 miles east of Fort Drum, moving east at
45 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...
Indian River, Belfort and Soft Maple Reservoir.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4390 7536 4403 7539 4410 7517 4409 7517
      4391 7515
TIME...MOT...LOC 2143Z 259DEG 38KT 4399 7532

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

EAJ

Special weather statement, Aug 31, 7:03 PM EDT, 26 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
703 PM EDT Wed Aug 31 2022

NYZ006>008-312330-
Jefferson NY-Oswego NY-Lewis NY-
703 PM EDT Wed Aug 31 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central
Jefferson, southern Lewis and northeastern Oswego Counties through
730 PM EDT...

At 702 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southwest of Barnes Corners, or 15 miles east of Sandy Island
Beach State Park, moving east at 55 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...
Lowville, Whetstone Gulf State Park, Highmarket, Watson, Martinsburg,
Lyonsdale, Greig, Lorraine, Port Leyden, Lyons Falls, Constableville,
Turin, Worth, Smartville, Rector, Brantingham and Sperryville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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 4355 7525 4354 7527 4361 7600 4379 7599
      4381 7523
TIME...MOT...LOC 2302Z 272DEG 46KT 4370 7589

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

Mitchell

Special weather statement, Aug 31, 7:29 PM EDT, 0 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
729 PM EDT Wed Aug 31 2022

NYZ006-010000-
Oswego NY-
729 PM EDT Wed Aug 31 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Oswego
County through 800 PM EDT...

At 729 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles north of Central Square, or 16 miles south of Sandy Island
Beach State Park, moving east at 45 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...
Hastings, Williamstown, Parish, Altmar, Kasoag, Amboy Center,
Howardville, Mallory and Gayville.

This includes Interstate 81 between exits 33 and 35.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4333 7589 4332 7588 4332 7586 4326 7587
      4333 7623 4352 7616 4348 7581
TIME...MOT...LOC 2329Z 278DEG 40KT 4341 7609

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

Mitchell

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Aug 30, 11:25 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BUF	Jefferson	65 min
Aug 31, 11:37 AM EDT	Special Marine Warning	BUF		53 min
Aug 31, 12:05 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BUF	Oswego	55 min
Aug 31, 2:34 PM EDT	Special Marine Warning	BUF		56 min
Aug 31, 3:22 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BUF	Jefferson	38 min
Aug 31, 3:31 PM EDT	Special Marine Warning	BUF		29 min
Aug 31, 5:44 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BUF	Lewis	16 min
Aug 31, 7:03 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BUF	Lewis	27 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.