Alert archive / New York / High Wind Warnings in 2023
High Wind Warning 1, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this high wind warning at Feb 8, 2023, 2:26 PM EST for 7 counties in New York. It took effect at Feb 9, 2023, 10:00 AM EST. It was in force for 21 hr. 7 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 8, 2023, 2:26 PM EST (19:26 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 9, 2023, 10:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Feb 10, 2023, 7:00 AM EST
- In force
- 21 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
Counties Chautauqua County, NY, Erie County, NY, Genesee County, NY, Monroe County, NY, Niagara County, NY, Orleans County, NY, Wyoming County, NY
The radar
The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 24 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:29 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 11:45 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Wnw Falconer, NY | TREE DOWN ON WIRES AT NY RT 60 AND MOON RD. |
| Feb 10, 12:22 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 3 Wsw Sanborn, NY | |
| Feb 10, 1:45 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 3 Ene Batavia, NY | |
| Feb 10, 2:30 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Clarendon, NY | TREE DOWN ON WIRES IN CLARENDON. |
| Feb 10, 3:31 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 2 Nne Cheektowaga, NY | |
| Feb 10, 3:35 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 4 Nw Warsaw, NY | |
| Feb 10, 4:00 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ne Brighton, NY | LIGHT POLE DOWN NEAR THE I490 & I590 EXCHANGE. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Buffalo Intl Airport, NY (KBUF), launched 12:00Z, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 21 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 2 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -9 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 931 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 70 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 46 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 103 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
427 WWUS71 KBUF 081926 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 226 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2023 NYZ019-085-090400- /O.UPG.KBUF.HW.A.0001.230210T0000Z-230210T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0001.230209T1500Z-230210T1200Z/ Chautauqua-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 226 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie counties. On Thursday, the strongest winds will be localized between the Lake Erie shoreline and Chautauqua Ridge. More widespread strong winds Thursday night. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NYZ001>003-010>012-090400- /O.UPG.KBUF.HW.A.0001.230210T0000Z-230210T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0001.230210T0000Z-230210T1200Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, and Warsaw 226 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Northern Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NYZ007-090400- /O.NEW.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.230210T0300Z-230210T1500Z/ Jefferson- Including the city of Watertown 226 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Jefferson county. * WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday. * 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. && $$ Apffel
7 follow-up statements
087 WWUS71 KBUF 090305 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1005 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2023 NYZ019-085-091115- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0001.230209T1500Z-230210T1200Z/ Chautauqua-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 1005 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NYZ001>003-010>012-091115- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0001.230210T0000Z-230210T1200Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, and Warsaw 1005 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Northern Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 7 AM EST Friday. * 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. && $$ NYZ007-091115- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.230210T0300Z-230210T1500Z/ Jefferson- Including the city of Watertown 1005 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Jefferson county. * WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
360 WWUS71 KBUF 090858 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 358 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2023 NYZ019-085-091700- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0001.230209T1500Z-230210T1200Z/ Chautauqua-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 358 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Friday. * 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. && $$ NYZ001>003-010>012-091700- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0001.230210T0000Z-230210T1200Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, and Warsaw 358 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Northern Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NYZ013-020-021-091700- /O.EXB.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.230210T0000Z-230210T1200Z/ Livingston-Cattaraugus-Allegany- Including the cities of Geneseo, Olean, and Wellsville 358 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Livingston, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday. * 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. && $$ NYZ007-091700- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.230210T0300Z-230210T1500Z/ Jefferson- Including the city of Watertown 358 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Jefferson county. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ TMA
238 WWUS71 KBUF 091433 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 933 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2023 NYZ019-085-092300- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0001.230209T1500Z-230210T1200Z/ Chautauqua-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 933 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * 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. && $$ NYZ001>003-010>012-092300- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0001.230210T0000Z-230210T1200Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, and Warsaw 933 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Northern Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NYZ007-092300- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.230210T0300Z-230210T1500Z/ Jefferson- Including the city of Watertown 933 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Jefferson county. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday. * 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. && $$ NYZ013-020-021-092300- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.230210T0000Z-230210T1200Z/ Livingston-Cattaraugus-Allegany- Including the cities of Geneseo, Olean, and Wellsville 933 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Livingston, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Apffel
510 WWUS71 KBUF 091944 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 244 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2023 NYZ019-085-100400- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230210T1200Z/ Chautauqua-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 244 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * 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. && $$ NYZ001>003-010>012-100400- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0001.230210T0000Z-230210T1200Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, and Warsaw 244 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Northern Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NYZ007-100400- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.230210T0300Z-230210T1500Z/ Jefferson- Including the city of Watertown 244 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Jefferson county. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday. * 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. && $$ NYZ013-020-021-100400- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.230210T0000Z-230210T1200Z/ Livingston-Cattaraugus-Allegany- Including the cities of Geneseo, Olean, and Wellsville 244 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Livingston, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Apffel
940 WWUS71 KBUF 100004 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 704 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2023 NYZ019-085-100900- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230210T1200Z/ Chautauqua-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 704 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Recent rains will make shallow rooted pines more susceptible to being blown over. 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. && $$ NYZ001>003-010>012-100900- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230210T1200Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, and Warsaw 704 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Northern Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Todays rains have saturated the region and will make shallow rooted pines more susceptible to being blown over. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NYZ007-100900- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.230210T0300Z-230210T1500Z/ Jefferson- Including the city of Watertown 704 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Jefferson county. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday. * 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. && $$ NYZ013-020-021-100900- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230210T1200Z/ Livingston-Cattaraugus-Allegany- Including the cities of Geneseo, Olean, and Wellsville 704 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Livingston, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
786 WWUS71 KBUF 100312 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1012 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2023 NYZ019-085-101200- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230210T1200Z/ Chautauqua-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 1012 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Recent rains will make shallow rooted pines more susceptible to being blown over. 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. && $$ NYZ001>003-010>012-101200- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230210T1200Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, and Warsaw 1012 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Northern Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Todays rains have saturated the region and will make shallow rooted pines more susceptible to being blown over. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NYZ007-101200- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230210T1500Z/ Jefferson- Including the city of Watertown 1012 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Jefferson county. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday. * 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. && $$ NYZ013-020-021-101200- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230210T1200Z/ Livingston-Cattaraugus-Allegany- Including the cities of Geneseo, Olean, and Wellsville 1012 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Livingston, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
747 WWUS71 KBUF 101138 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 638 AM EST Fri Feb 10 2023 NYZ019-085-101245- /O.EXP.KBUF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230210T1200Z/ Chautauqua-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 638 AM EST Fri Feb 10 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... Winds have decreased enough to allow the high wind warning to expire. A few gusts may reach 45 mph this morning. $$ NYZ001>003-010>012-101245- /O.EXP.KBUF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230210T1200Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, and Warsaw 638 AM EST Fri Feb 10 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... Winds have decreased enough to allow the high wind warning to expire. A few gusts may reach 45 mph this morning. $$ NYZ013-020-021-101245- /O.EXP.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230210T1200Z/ Livingston-Cattaraugus-Allegany- Including the cities of Geneseo, Olean, and Wellsville 638 AM EST Fri Feb 10 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... Winds have decreased enough to allow the wind advisory to expire. A few gusts may reach 40 mph this morning. $$ NYZ007-101500- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230210T1500Z/ Jefferson- Including the city of Watertown 638 AM EST Fri Feb 10 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Jefferson county. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ TMA
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this high wind warning 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 warning went out at Feb 8, 1:21 PM EST, 1 hour 5 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 8, 1:21 PM EST, 1 hour 5 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
121 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2023
.SYNOPSIS...
Dry weather across the region today as high pressure builds across
the region. A low pressure system passing by to the northwest
of the area on Thursday, will provide a widespread soaking
rain and a period of strong winds.
&&
.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THURSDAY MORNING/...
Satellite imagery shows skies have cleared out in most locations
except for the Eastern Lake Ontario Region. This clearing trend
will continue as a mid- level ridge builds in from the west,
however some cumulus may develop behind the clearing line.
Nudged up high temperatures for today where skies cleared out
early, with highs in the upper 30s to mid 40s.
The quiet weather will continue into this evening and for most of
tonight as surface high pressure will reside overhead of the region.
However, as the surface high exits into New England later in the
night, a low pressure system over the mid-Mississippi Valley will
approach the Great Lakes and introduce mainly rain showers with a
few spots of freezing rain to the far southwestern reaches of the
area by daybreak Thursday morning. Otherwise ahead of this system,
southwest flow will strengthen and funnel in warm air into the
region. Expect lows (mid to upper 20s east of Lake Ontario, and low
to mid 30s elsewhere) to occur early tonight due to the warm air
advection regime.
&&
.SHORT TERM /6 AM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY/...
...STRONG WINDS POSSIBLE NORTHEAST OF LAKE ERIE THURSDAY NIGHT...
The most significant system of the week will cross the region
Thursday and Thursday night, with the main impacts being widespread
rain Thursday, then the potential for strong winds Thursday night.
A strong southern stream shortwave of Pacific origin will cross the
mid Mississippi Valley early Thursday morning, then reach the
central Great Lakes Thursday evening before moving into Quebec by
Friday morning. A moderately strong surface low will take a similar
track, passing by to our north and west. Both the mid level feature
and surface low will start to weaken as they enter Canada Thursday
night.
Rainfall...
Thursday widespread rain will move into Western NY early in the
morning, reaching the eastern Lake Ontario region by late morning to
early afternoon. The southern track of this system will allow it to
capture a plume of deep Gulf of Mexico moisture, with PWAT values
rising to over 1.0". The combination of quality moisture and strong
isentropic upglide and moisture transport enhanced by a strong 60+
knot SSW low level jet will support an area of widespread rain
moving from southwest to northeast across the area Thursday.
Overall, expect rainfall to average 0.50"-0.75" for most of the
area, a little lower across the western Finger Lakes. This will
certainly be enough to make the ground very muddy, but not enough to
raise any flooding concerns.
The warm sector of the system will arrive Thursday afternoon in
Western NY and Thursday evening across the Finger Lakes and Central
NY, with the steady rain tapering off to scattered showers.
Following the warm sector dry slot, expect another band of showers
along and ahead of the cold front to move into Western NY by early
evening, then move east across the rest of the area through the
early overnight hours.
Freezing Rain Potential...
Model guidance continues to suggest most, if not all of the rain
Thursday will fall as plain rain. Temperatures will still be close
to the freezing mark at the onset in some of the more sheltered
valleys of the Southern Tier and also across the North Country, but
at this point all guidance suggests even these areas will be on the
plus side of the freezing mark. The window for freezing rain in
these colder areas is very brief, with temperatures soaring quickly
through the day.
Wind...
A strong SSW low level jet will cross the area Thursday. This will
bring the potential for 40-50 mph gusts in the typical downslope
areas along the Lake Erie shore, with the wind likely peaking in the
afternoon after the steady rain is over. Winds will gust to 30-40
mph across the rest of the area Thursday.
The potential main event for winds will be Thursday night, along and
behind the cold front trailing the low. In a basic sense we need two
ingredients for a strong wind event...strong winds aloft, and steep
lapse rates to allow the stronger winds to mix down from aloft.
Model guidance continues to show plenty of wind aloft to support
damaging winds at the surface northeast of Lake Erie, with a belt of
60-65 knots in the boundary layer in the post-frontal airmass
extending from Lake Erie northeast across the Niagara Frontier to
Rochester.
While the winds aloft are certainly there in this case, the low
level lapse rates and potential for deep mixing is less clear cut.
There are numerous ways to achieve steep low level lapse rates to
allow for deep mixing. In this case, cold advection is rather modest
behind the cold front and does not support strong subsidence and
rapid steepening of lapse rates. This system will initially have a
decent PV intrusion, with the 1.5 PVU surface extending down below
500MB across Illinois and Michigan suggesting a tropopause fold and
better lapse rate steepening potential, but this weakens and misses
our area to the northwest. The isallobaric fall/rise couplet also
reaches peak intensity across the central Great Lakes before
weakening and missing our area to the northwest Thursday night.
The negatives mentioned above result in forecast soundings that show
only modest steepening of low level lapse rates Thursday night,
which may help to limit the full mixing potential of the strong 60+
knot winds aloft. Nonetheless, given the strong winds aloft and some
modest support for mixing overnight, there is the potential for a
marginal warning criteria wind event with gusts of around 60 mph
from the Lake Erie shore northeast across the Niagara Frontier to
the west side of Rochester. The High Wind Watch will remain in place
for Thursday night, and we added Wyoming and Monroe counties to the
watch.
Northeast of Lake Ontario, winds will become gusty later Thursday
night and early Friday morning in Jefferson County. The ongoing
weakening of the system with eastern extent brings a lower chance of
damaging winds here, with less wind aloft and even lower deep mixing
potential. Expect wind gusts on the order of 50 mph or so in
Jefferson County based on the the latest model guidance.
Friday the initial low over southern Quebec will weaken and give way
to secondary triple point/coastal cyclogenesis over the Canadian
Maritimes, allowing for winds to diminish further across the eastern
Great Lakes. A westerly flow of modestly colder air will support
some limited lake enhancement and upslope east of the lakes. It may
get cold enough for wet snow across higher terrain, with minor
accumulations possible on the Tug Hill Plateau.
&&
.LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Friday night a mid level shortwave and secondary cold front will
move southeast across the Great Lakes, introducing enough cold air
to support at least some lake response. Expect a band of lake effect
snow showers east of Lake Ontario in the evening to move south
overnight, breaking up into multiple bands southeast of the lake. A
few flurries or light snow showers may continue through Saturday
morning before ending. Off Lake Erie, expect lake effect and upslope
snow showers across the higher terrain east/southeast of the lake.
Temperatures and instability are marginal, and the favorable window
for lake effect is brief, so expect accumulations to be very minor.
Lake effect will end Saturday morning as high pressure builds into
the Great Lakes. This high will then remain in place across the
Great Lakes and Ohio valley Saturday afternoon through Monday,
providing a period of dry weather. Temperatures will briefly be
closer to normal Saturday before well above normal temperatures
return Sunday through next week.
A weak trough will move from the upper Great Lakes into Ontario and
Quebec Monday night and Tuesday, supporting a low chance of a few
mixed rain/snow showers.
&&
.AVIATION /19Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Skies have cleared out for most of the area with VFR conditions
expected across all terminals through this evening.
Then tonight, the next low pressure system will approach the central
Great Lakes from the mid-Mississippi Valley. This will at first
reintroduce high clouds from southwest to the northeast by tonight
into Thursday. Precipitation (mostly rain, though some freezing rain
is possible in a few spots across the Southern Tier and North
Country) and low level clouds will then enter the region by daybreak
Thursday causing flight conditions to deteriorate to MVFR/IFR.
Additionally, expect breezy southwest winds ahead of the system
tonight to ramp up and become windy throughout the day Thursday and
into Thursday night.
Outlook...
Thursday Night...MVFR/IFR due to rain. Windy.
Friday and Saturday...VFR/MVFR with lingering stratus and a small
chance of rain or snow showers.
Sunday...VFR
Monday...VFR
Tuesday...Mainly VFR. A slight chance of rain showers.
&&
.MARINE...
Winds will gradually subside this afternoon as high pressure
builds into the Lower Great Lakes. Dropped the small craft
headlines for western Lake Ontario on the last update.
A stronger area of low pressure will move from the central Great
Lakes late Thursday to southern Quebec by Friday morning. This
system may bring gale force winds to Lake Erie and Lake Ontario from
late Thursday through early Friday. As such a Gale Watch is in place
for the outlined areas above during the Thursday night through early
Friday timeframe.
&&
.BUF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NY...High Wind Watch from Thursday evening through Friday morning
for NYZ001>003-010>012-019-085.
MARINE...Gale Watch from Thursday evening through Friday morning for
LEZ040-041.
Gale Watch from Thursday evening through Friday
morning for LOZ042-062.
Gale Watch from Thursday evening through Friday morning
for LOZ043>045-063>065.
&&
SYNOPSIS...EAJ
NEAR TERM...Apffel/EAJ
SHORT TERM...Hitchcock
LONG TERM...Hitchcock
AVIATION...AR/Apffel
MARINE...Apffel/EAJ/HitchcockHazardous weather outlook, Feb 8, 3:33 AM EST, 10 hours 53 minutes before
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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 LEZ020-LOZ030-SLZ022-024-091100- 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- 333 AM EST Wed Feb 8 2023 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. 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Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2:26 PM EST | Wind Advisory | BUF | Allegany, Cattaraugus, Jefferson, Livingston | 44 hr |
| Feb 8, 2:35 PM EST | Gale Warning | BUF | 43 hr |
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