Alert archive / New York / Tornado Warnings in 2024
Tornado Warning 7, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this tornado warning at Jul 10, 2024, 1:43 PM EDT for Jefferson County, Oswego County, New York. It was in force for 47 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 10, 2024, 1:43 PM EDT (17:43 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 10, 2024, 2:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 47 min
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Jefferson County, NY, Oswego County, NY
The radar
The Ft Drum radar (KTYX), 53 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 1:51 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Mexico, NY | Tree and wires down. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 12:06 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 11 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Buffalo Intl Airport, NY (KBUF), launched 12:00Z, 5.7 hours before the alert went out and 209 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
- 52 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -248 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 948 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 69 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 448 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 543 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 5.3
The text
As transmitted.
821
WFUS51 KBUF 101743
TORBUF
NYC045-075-101830-
/O.NEW.KBUF.TO.W.0007.240710T1743Z-240710T1830Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
143 PM EDT Wed Jul 10 2024
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Jefferson County in central New York...
Northern Oswego County in central New York...
* Until 230 PM EDT.
* At 143 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Nine Mile Point, or near Oswego, moving northeast
at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Sandy Island Beach State Park, Pulaski, Selkirk Shores State Park,
Nine Mile Point, Mexico Point State Park, Richland, New Haven,
Mexico, Orwell, and Sandy Creek.
This includes Interstate 81 between exits 34 and 39.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4339 7639 4353 7646 4357 7638 4357 7636
4356 7631 4356 7628 4358 7626 4363 7626
4375 7602 4348 7584
TIME...MOT...LOC 1743Z 240DEG 28KT 4349 7638
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Apffel2 follow-up statements
589
WWUS51 KBUF 101757 RRA
SVSBUF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
157 PM EDT Wed Jul 10 2024
NYC045-075-101830-
/O.CON.KBUF.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-240710T1830Z/
Jefferson NY-Oswego NY-
157 PM EDT Wed Jul 10 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN JEFFERSON AND NORTHEASTERN OSWEGO COUNTIES...
At 157 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Mexico Point State Park, or near Sandy Island Beach
State Park, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Sandy Island Beach State Park, Pulaski, Selkirk Shores State Park,
Mexico Point State Park, Richland, Mexico, Orwell, Sandy Creek,
Lacona, and Altmar.
This includes Interstate 81 between exits 34 and 39.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4343 7626 4355 7634 4356 7632 4356 7628
4358 7626 4363 7626 4375 7602 4348 7584
TIME...MOT...LOC 1757Z 240DEG 28KT 4354 7625
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Apffel588
WWUS51 KBUF 101814
SVSBUF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
214 PM EDT Wed Jul 10 2024
NYC045-075-101830-
/O.CON.KBUF.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-240710T1830Z/
Jefferson NY-Oswego NY-
214 PM EDT Wed Jul 10 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN JEFFERSON AND NORTHEASTERN OSWEGO COUNTIES...
At 213 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Pulaski, or near Sandy Island Beach State Park,
moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Pulaski, Richland, Orwell, Sandy Creek, Lacona, Altmar, Mannsville,
Smartville, Howardville, and Salmon River Reservoir.
This includes Interstate 81 between exits 36 and 39.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4346 7607 4366 7620 4375 7602 4348 7584
TIME...MOT...LOC 1813Z 240DEG 28KT 4361 7609
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
ApffelThe office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 9:41 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | BUF | 40 hr | |
| Jul 10, 3:15 AM EDT | Flood Watch | BUF | Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego | 19 hr |
| Jul 10, 4:37 AM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | BUF | Monroe, Niagara, Orleans | 17 hr |
| Jul 10, 7:04 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Orleans | 41 min |
| Jul 10, 7:21 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 54 min | |
| Jul 10, 9:39 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 66 min | |
| Jul 10, 10:30 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Jefferson, Lewis | 60 min |
| Jul 10, 11:01 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Jefferson, Lewis | 59 min |
| Jul 10, 11:11 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Chautauqua | 64 min |
| Jul 10, 11:29 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 44 min | |
| Jul 10, 11:36 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 54 min | |
| Jul 10, 11:48 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Chautauqua | 27 min |
| Jul 10, 12:07 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 83 min | |
| Jul 10, 12:09 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie | 66 min |
| Jul 10, 12:21 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie | 24 min |
| Jul 10, 12:30 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Allegany, Cattaraugus, Livingston | 75 min |
| Jul 10, 12:31 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 89 min | |
| Jul 10, 12:44 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Erie | 31 min |
| Jul 10, 12:48 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 57 min | |
| Jul 10, 12:57 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Lewis | 48 min |
| Jul 10, 1:06 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Erie, Niagara | 31 min |
| Jul 10, 1:12 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Erie, Genesee, Wyoming | 33 min |
| Jul 10, 1:27 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Wayne | 63 min |
| Jul 10, 1:29 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 52 min | |
| Jul 10, 1:33 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego | 57 min |
| Jul 10, 1:36 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Allegany, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario | 39 min |
| Jul 10, 1:39 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Lewis | 22 min |
| Jul 10, 1:42 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Allegany | 33 min |
| Jul 10, 1:44 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Genesee, Monroe, Orleans | 20 min |
| Jul 10, 2:01 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 89 min | |
| Jul 10, 2:17 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Ontario, Wayne | 43 min |
| Jul 10, 2:18 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego | 42 min |
| Jul 10, 2:21 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Monroe, Wayne | 24 min |
| Jul 10, 2:24 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Cattaraugus, Chautauqua | 28 min |
| Jul 10, 2:26 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Wayne | 34 min |
| Jul 10, 2:36 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Monroe, Ontario, Wayne | 39 min |
| Jul 10, 2:42 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Ontario, Wayne | 48 min |
| Jul 10, 2:43 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Chautauqua | 29 min |
| Jul 10, 2:45 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 90 min | |
| Jul 10, 2:56 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Ontario, Wayne | 49 min |
| Jul 10, 2:59 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Lewis | 46 min |
| Jul 10, 3:06 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | BUF | Lewis | 7 hr |
| Jul 10, 3:09 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Cayuga, Oswego, Wayne | 51 min |
| Jul 10, 3:20 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Cayuga, Oswego, Wayne | 40 min |
| Jul 10, 4:05 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego | 40 min |
| Jul 10, 4:06 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 39 min | |
| Jul 10, 4:26 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Oswego | 28 min |
| Jul 10, 4:32 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Wayne | 28 min |
| Jul 10, 5:04 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Lewis | 56 min |
| Jul 10, 6:17 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Lewis | 43 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.