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Special Weather Statement, NWS Buffalo, NY

July 30, 2024Lewis County, New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this special weather statement at Jul 30, 2024, 2:37 PM EDT for Lewis County, New York. It was in force for 53 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued: Jul 30, 2024, 2:37 PM EDT (18:37 UTC)
Expired: Jul 30, 2024, 3:30 PM EDT
In force: 53 min
Issued by: NWS Buffalo, NY
Hail: 0.25 in
Wind: 40

County Lewis County, NY

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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 Jul 30, 1:38 PM EDT, 59 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 30, 1:38 PM EDT, 59 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 30, 5:13 AM EDT, 9 hours 24 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
513 AM EDT Tue Jul 30 2024

NYZ005>008-310915-
Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
513 AM EDT Tue Jul 30 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms may produce locally heavy
rainfall leading to an isolated flash flood threat this afternoon
through this evening. A few thunderstorms may become severe and
could produce damaging winds.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms may produce locally heavy
rainfall leading to an isolated flash flood threat this afternoon
through this evening.

.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>004-010>014-019>021-085-310915-
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-
Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern Erie-
513 AM EDT Tue Jul 30 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms may produce locally heavy
rainfall leading to an isolated flash flood threat this afternoon
through this evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Hazardous weather is not 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

LEZ020-040-041-LOZ030-042-043-062-063-310915-
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-
513 AM EDT Tue Jul 30 2024

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

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

LOZ044-045-064-065-SLZ022-024-310915-
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-
513 AM EDT Tue Jul 30 2024

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A few thunderstorms this afternoon may produce gusty winds.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

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

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 30, 1:50 PM EDT, 47 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
150 PM EDT Tue Jul 30 2024

NYZ001-301830-
Niagara NY-
150 PM EDT Tue Jul 30 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN NIAGARA COUNTY
THROUGH 230 PM EDT...

At 149 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Newfane, or 7 miles northwest of Lockport, moving north at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and locally heavy rainfall.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Lockport, Newfane, Wilson, Barker, Gasport, Olcott, and Appleton.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4336 7886 4340 7864 4342 7849 4341 7843
      4337 7845 4337 7846 4332 7847 4311 7854
      4321 7886
TIME...MOT...LOC 1749Z 189DEG 23KT 4327 7876

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

JJR

Special weather statement, Jul 30, 2:25 PM EDT, 12 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
225 PM EDT Tue Jul 30 2024

NYZ014-301915-
Ontario NY-
225 PM EDT Tue Jul 30 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL ONTARIO COUNTY THROUGH
315 PM EDT...

At 224 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Vine Valley, or 10 miles southwest of Canandaigua, moving northeast
at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Canandaigua, Bristol, Rushville, Seneca Castle, Cheshire, Cottage
City, and Bristol Mountain.

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.

If on or near Canandaigua Lake, get out of the water and move
indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to
10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you
are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter
now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.

&&

LAT...LON 4269 7752 4284 7745 4297 7734 4289 7704
      4276 7722 4276 7731 4273 7734 4266 7737
      4264 7739
TIME...MOT...LOC 1824Z 224DEG 14KT 4276 7740

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

PP

Special weather statement, Jul 30, 2:37 PM EDT, 0 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
237 PM EDT Tue Jul 30 2024

NYZ008-301930-
Lewis NY-
237 PM EDT Tue Jul 30 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN LEWIS COUNTY THROUGH
330 PM EDT...

At 235 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 8 miles north of Taberg, or 10 miles northeast of
Camden, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, and locally heavy
         rainfall.

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...
Whetstone Gulf State Park, Highmarket, Lyonsdale, Port Leyden, Lyons
Falls, Constableville, Turin, Mohawk Hill, Swancott Mill, West
Leyden, and Talcottville.

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 4342 7553 4346 7571 4371 7549 4357 7521
TIME...MOT...LOC 1835Z 221DEG 12KT 4342 7559

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

JJR

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jul 30, 1:50 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BUF	Niagara	40 min
Jul 30, 2:00 PM EDT	Special Marine Warning	BUF		60 min
Jul 30, 2:25 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BUF	Ontario	50 min
Jul 30, 3:06 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BUF	Seneca	39 min
Jul 30, 3:10 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BUF	Orleans	35 min
Jul 30, 3:17 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BUF	Wayne	43 min
Jul 30, 3:42 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BUF	Cayuga	63 min
Jul 30, 3:55 PM EDT	Special Marine Warning	BUF		70 min
Jul 30, 4:27 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BUF	Oswego	48 min
Jul 30, 4:43 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BUF	Lewis	47 min
Jul 30, 4:46 PM EDT	Special Marine Warning	BUF		65 min
Jul 30, 5:13 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BUF	Jefferson	62 min
Jul 30, 5:20 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BUF	Jefferson	55 min
Jul 30, 5:48 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BUF	Jefferson	57 min
Jul 30, 6:09 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BUF	Livingston	36 min
Jul 30, 6:10 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BUF	Oswego	35 min
Jul 30, 6:34 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BUF	Wayne	56 min
Jul 30, 7:03 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BUF	Monroe	57 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.