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Beach Hazards Statement 11, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this beach hazards statement at Aug 9, 2024, 4:56 PM EDT for 9 counties in New York. It took effect at Aug 9, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 57 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 9, 2024, 4:56 PM EDT (20:56 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 9, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Aug 12, 2024, 4:36 AM EDT
- In force
- 57 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
Counties Cayuga County, NY, Chautauqua County, NY, Erie County, NY, Jefferson County, NY, Monroe County, NY, Niagara County, NY, Orleans County, NY, Oswego County, NY, Wayne County, NY
The radar
The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 94 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:57 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Buffalo Intl Airport, NY (KBUF), launched 12:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 91 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
- 167 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -46 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 646 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 21 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 111 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 140 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.4
The text
As transmitted.
294 WHUS41 KBUF 092056 CFWBUF Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 456 PM EDT Fri Aug 9 2024 NYZ002>004-100500- /O.NEW.KBUF.BH.S.0011.240810T0000Z-240810T0900Z/ Orleans-Monroe-Wayne- 456 PM EDT Fri Aug 9 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions expected. * WHERE...Beaches of Orleans, Monroe, and Wayne counties. * WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ NYZ005>007-100500- /O.NEW.KBUF.BH.S.0011.240810T0200Z-240810T0900Z/ Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson- 456 PM EDT Fri Aug 9 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions expected. * WHERE...Beaches of Northern Cayuga, Oswego, and Jefferson counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM EDT this evening through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ JJR
10 follow-up statements
387 WHUS41 KBUF 100223 CFWBUF Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1023 PM EDT Fri Aug 9 2024 NYZ002>004-100900- /O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240810T0900Z/ Orleans-Monroe-Wayne- 1023 PM EDT Fri Aug 9 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Orleans, Monroe, and Wayne counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ NYZ005>007-100900- /O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240810T0900Z/ Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson- 1023 PM EDT Fri Aug 9 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Northern Cayuga, Oswego, and Jefferson counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$
331 WHUS41 KBUF 100816 CFWBUF Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 416 AM EDT Sat Aug 10 2024 NYZ002>004-100930- /O.CAN.KBUF.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240810T0900Z/ Orleans-Monroe-Wayne- 416 AM EDT Sat Aug 10 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED... $$ NYZ001-101630- /O.EXB.KBUF.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240810T2200Z/ Niagara- 416 AM EDT Sat Aug 10 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Niagara county. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ NYZ010-019-085-101630- /O.EXB.KBUF.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240810T2200Z/ Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- 416 AM EDT Sat Aug 10 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Erie and Chautauqua counties. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ NYZ005>007-101630- /O.EXT.KBUF.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240810T2200Z/ Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson- 416 AM EDT Sat Aug 10 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Northern Cayuga, Oswego, and Jefferson counties. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$
691 WHUS41 KBUF 101350 CFWBUF Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 950 AM EDT Sat Aug 10 2024 NYZ005>007-102200- /O.EXT.KBUF.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240811T2200Z/ Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson- 950 AM EDT Sat Aug 10 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Northern Cayuga, Oswego, and Jefferson counties. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ NYZ010-019-085-102200- /O.EXT.KBUF.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240811T2200Z/ Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- 950 AM EDT Sat Aug 10 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Erie and Chautauqua counties. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ NYZ001-102200- /O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240810T2200Z/ Niagara- 950 AM EDT Sat Aug 10 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Niagara county. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$
245 WHUS41 KBUF 102154 CFWBUF Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 554 PM EDT Sat Aug 10 2024 NYZ001-102300- /O.EXP.KBUF.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240810T2200Z/ Niagara- 554 PM EDT Sat Aug 10 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... $$ NYZ005>007-110600- /O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240811T2200Z/ Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson- 554 PM EDT Sat Aug 10 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Northern Cayuga, Oswego, and Jefferson counties. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ NYZ010-019-085-110600- /O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240811T2200Z/ Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- 554 PM EDT Sat Aug 10 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Erie and Chautauqua counties. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$
583 WHUS41 KBUF 110402 CFWBUF Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1202 AM EDT Sun Aug 11 2024 NYZ005>007-111215- /O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240811T2200Z/ Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson- 1202 AM EDT Sun Aug 11 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Northern Cayuga, Oswego, and Jefferson counties. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ NYZ010-019-085-111215- /O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240811T2200Z/ Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- 1202 AM EDT Sun Aug 11 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Erie and Chautauqua counties. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$
223 WHUS41 KBUF 110756 CFWBUF Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 356 AM EDT Sun Aug 11 2024 NYZ001>004-111600- /O.EXB.KBUF.BH.S.0011.240811T1400Z-240812T0300Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne- 356 AM EDT Sun Aug 11 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions expected. * WHERE...Beaches of Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, and Wayne counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ NYZ005>007-111600- /O.EXT.KBUF.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240812T0900Z/ Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson- 356 AM EDT Sun Aug 11 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Northern Cayuga, Oswego, and Jefferson counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ NYZ010-019-085-111600- /O.EXT.KBUF.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240812T0300Z/ Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- 356 AM EDT Sun Aug 11 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Erie and Chautauqua counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$
417 WHUS41 KBUF 111424 CFWBUF Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1024 AM EDT Sun Aug 11 2024 NYZ001>004-112230- /O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240812T0300Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne- 1024 AM EDT Sun Aug 11 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions expected. * WHERE...Beaches of Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, and Wayne counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ NYZ005>007-112230- /O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240812T0900Z/ Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson- 1024 AM EDT Sun Aug 11 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Northern Cayuga, Oswego, and Jefferson counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ NYZ010-019-085-112230- /O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240812T0300Z/ Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- 1024 AM EDT Sun Aug 11 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Erie and Chautauqua counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$
045 WHUS41 KBUF 112018 CFWBUF Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 418 PM EDT Sun Aug 11 2024 NYZ001>004-120300- /O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240812T0300Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne- 418 PM EDT Sun Aug 11 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, and Wayne counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ NYZ005>007-120430- /O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240812T0900Z/ Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson- 418 PM EDT Sun Aug 11 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Northern Cayuga, Oswego, and Jefferson counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ NYZ010-019-085-120300- /O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240812T0300Z/ Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- 418 PM EDT Sun Aug 11 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Erie and Chautauqua counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ Hitchcock
294 WHUS41 KBUF 120224 CFWBUF Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1024 PM EDT Sun Aug 11 2024 NYZ001>004-120900- /O.EXT.KBUF.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240812T0900Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne- 1024 PM EDT Sun Aug 11 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, and Wayne counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ NYZ010-019-085-120900- /O.EXT.KBUF.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240812T0900Z/ Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- 1024 PM EDT Sun Aug 11 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Erie and Chautauqua counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ NYZ005>007-120900- /O.CON.KBUF.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240812T0900Z/ Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson- 1024 PM EDT Sun Aug 11 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Northern Cayuga, Oswego, and Jefferson counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ Hitchcock
043 WHUS41 KBUF 120836 CFWBUF Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 436 AM EDT Mon Aug 12 2024 NYZ001>007-010-019-085-120945- /O.CAN.KBUF.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240812T0900Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson- Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- 436 AM EDT Mon Aug 12 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED... Conditions will continue to improve and therefore the Beach Hazard Statement is no longer in effect. $$ Reynolds
The office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 5:45 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | BUF | 71 hr | |
| Aug 9, 8:42 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | BUF | Allegany | 6 hr |
| Aug 9, 9:56 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | BUF | Allegany, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Wayne | 9 hr |
| Aug 9, 10:49 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Erie | 56 min |
| Aug 9, 11:14 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | BUF | Allegany | 6 hr |
| Aug 9, 11:55 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Erie | 50 min |
| Aug 9, 12:22 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | BUF | Ontario | 4 hr |
| Aug 9, 12:55 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | BUF | Cayuga, Oswego | 8 hr |
| Aug 9, 1:25 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Cayuga | 35 min |
| Aug 9, 1:41 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | BUF | Cayuga, Ontario, Oswego, Wayne | 4 hr |
| Aug 9, 1:43 PM EDT | Wind Advisory | BUF | Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego | 5 hr |
| Aug 9, 1:52 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | BUF | Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego | 8 hr |
| Aug 9, 2:51 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | BUF | Jefferson, Oswego | 4 hr |
| Aug 9, 3:00 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego | 60 min |
| Aug 9, 3:50 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego | 85 min |
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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.