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High Wind Warning 2, NWS New York, NY

February 17, 2022Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut; Nassau County, Suffolk County, New York

NWS New York, NY issued this high wind warning at Feb 17, 2022, 3:59 AM EST for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut; Nassau County, Suffolk County, New York. It took effect at Feb 17, 2022, 11:00 PM EST. It was in force for 11 hr. 14 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Feb 17, 2022, 3:59 AM EST (08:59 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 17, 2022, 11:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 18, 2022, 10:00 AM EST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS New York, NY

Counties Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT, Nassau County, NY, Suffolk County, NY

The radar

The Brookhaven radar (KOKX), 41 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:00 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 18, 3:43 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 422 N Glen Cove, NYMESONET STATION XBAY BAYVILLE.
Feb 18, 3:43 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 422 N Glen Cove, NYMESONET STATION XBAY BAYVILLE. 36 KT GUST.
Feb 18, 3:45 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 651 Se Amityville, NYMESONET STATION XHCK GREAT SOUTH BAY. 56 KT GUST.
Feb 18, 3:50 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 531 Ene Montauk Highway, NYMESONET STATION XMCX MECOX BAY. 46 KT GUST.
Feb 18, 3:55 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 W East Northport, NYMESONET STATION GW0680 NORTHPORT.
Feb 18, 3:55 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 W East Northport, NYMESONET STATION GW0680 NORTHPORT. 54 KT. GUST.
Feb 18, 4:09 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 61Orient, NYMESONET STATION CW9455 ORIENT.
Feb 18, 4:09 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 61Orient, NYMESONET STATION CW9455 ORIENT. 53 KT GUST.
Feb 18, 4:40 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 56Peconic, NYMESONET STATION SOUT SOUTHOLD.
Feb 18, 5:14 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 453 W Hither Hills State, NYMESONET STATION XNAP NAPEAGUE. 39 KT GUST.
Feb 18, 6:09 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 433 W Hither Hills State, NYMESONET STATION XNAP NAPEAGUE. 37 KT GUST.
Feb 18, 6:10 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 451 Ene Montauk Highway, NYMESONET STATION XMCX MECOX BAY. 39 KT GUST.
Feb 18, 6:10 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 551 Se Amityville, NYMESONET STATION XHCK GREAT SOUTH BAY. 48 KT GUST.
Feb 18, 7:20 AM ESTTSTM WND DMGCentereach, NYLARGE TREE DOWN.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 00:00Z, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 41 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 00:00Z on 2022-02-17Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2022-02-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 457 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
912 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
46 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
457 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
575 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

726 
WWUS71 KOKX 170859
NPWOKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
359 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

CTZ008-011-012-NYZ078>081-180115-
/O.UPG.KOKX.HW.A.0002.220218T0500Z-220218T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KOKX.HW.W.0002.220218T0400Z-220218T1500Z/
Northern New London-Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-
Northwest Suffolk-Northeast Suffolk-Southwest Suffolk-
Southeast Suffolk-
359 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South to Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 
  65 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern New London, Southern 
  Middlesex and Southern New London Counties. In New York, 
  Northwest Suffolk, Northeast Suffolk, Southwest Suffolk and 
  Southeast Suffolk Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will bring down numerous tree limbs, 
  as well as scattered downed trees and power lines. Power outages
  are 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.

&&

$$

CTZ007-010-NYZ177-179-180115-
/O.NEW.KOKX.HW.W.0002.220218T0400Z-220218T1500Z/
Northern Middlesex-Southern New Haven-Northern Nassau-
Southern Nassau-
359 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Middlesex and Southern New 
  Haven Counties. In New York, Northern Nassau and Southern 
  Nassau Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will bring down numerous tree limbs, 
  as well as scattered downed trees and power lines. Power outages
  are 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.

&&

$$

CTZ005-006-009-NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ067>075-176-178-180115-
/O.NEW.KOKX.WI.Y.0002.220218T0400Z-220218T1500Z/
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Southern Fairfield-
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)-Northern Queens-
Southern Queens-
359 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest 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...From 11 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Scattered tree limbs, and a few trees and powerlines could be 
  blown down. A few power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
116 
WWUS71 KOKX 172025
NPWOKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
325 PM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

CTZ007-008-010>012-NYZ078>081-177-179-181100-
/O.CON.KOKX.HW.W.0002.220218T0400Z-220218T1500Z/
Northern Middlesex-Northern New London-Southern New Haven-
Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-Northwest Suffolk-
Northeast Suffolk-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Northern Nassau-Southern Nassau-
325 PM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South to Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 
  65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut and southeast New 
  York.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will bring down numerous tree limbs, 
  as well as scattered downed trees and power lines. Power 
  outages are 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.

&&

$$

CTZ005-006-009-NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ067>075-176-178-181100-
/O.CON.KOKX.WI.Y.0002.220218T0400Z-220218T1500Z/
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Southern Fairfield-
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)-Northern Queens-
Southern Queens-
325 PM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Scattered tree limbs, and a few trees and powerlines could be 
  blown down. A few power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
345 
WWUS71 KOKX 180837
NPWOKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
337 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

CTZ007-008-010>012-NYZ078>081-177-179-181500-
/O.CON.KOKX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T1500Z/
Northern Middlesex-Northern New London-Southern New Haven-
Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-Northwest Suffolk-
Northeast Suffolk-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Northern Nassau-Southern Nassau-
337 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
  Isolated gusts to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut and southeast New 
  York.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

CTZ005-006-009-NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ067>075-176-178-181500-
/O.CON.KOKX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T1500Z/
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Southern Fairfield-
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)-Northern Queens-
Southern Queens-
337 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
487 
WWUS71 KOKX 181505
NPWOKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
1005 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

CTZ007-008-010>012-NYZ078>081-177-179-181615-
/O.EXP.KOKX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T1500Z/
Northern Middlesex-Northern New London-Southern New Haven-
Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-Northwest Suffolk-
Northeast Suffolk-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Northern Nassau-Southern Nassau-
1005 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Winds and wind gusts are going to be below high wind warning and 
wind advisory thresholds.

$$

CTZ005-006-009-NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ067>075-176-178-181615-
/O.EXP.KOKX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T1500Z/
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Southern Fairfield-
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)-Northern Queens-
Southern Queens-
1005 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds and wind gusts are going to be below wind advisory 
thresholds.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 17, 3:59 AM ESTWind AdvisoryOKXGreater Bridgeport Planning Region, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region30 hr
Feb 17, 3:58 AM ESTStorm WarningOKX30 hr

Nearby

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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.