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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this high wind warning at Mar 16, 2025, 3:06 AM EDT for Chautauqua County, Erie County, New York. It was in force for 11 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
- Mar 16, 2025, 3:06 AM EDT (07:06 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 16, 2025, 2:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 11 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
Counties Chautauqua County, NY, Erie County, NY
The radar
The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 55 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:08 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 8:45 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 4 Wnw Forestville, NY | Wires down. |
| Mar 16, 9:00 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Clymer, NY | Trees and wires downed in the Town of Clymer. |
| Mar 16, 9:00 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Mina, NY | Trees and wires downed in the Town of Mina. |
| Mar 16, 9:15 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Busti, NY | Trees and wires downed in the Town of Busti. |
| Mar 16, 9:15 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Gerry, NY | Trees and wires downed in the Town of Gerry. |
| Mar 16, 9:15 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Sherman, NY | Trees and wires downed in the Town of Sherman. |
| Mar 16, 9:16 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 3 Ene Dunkirk, NY | ASOS station KDKK Dunkirk Airport. |
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 00:00Z, 7.1 hours before the alert went out and 55 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1540 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 21 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 260 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 236 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
076 WWUS71 KBUF 160706 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 306 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025 NYZ019-085-161800- /O.UPG.KBUF.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250316T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.HW.W.0002.250316T0706Z-250316T1800Z/ Chautauqua-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 306 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie Counties. Strongest wind gusts will be near the Lake Erie shore. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on the New York Thruway where strong winds will be blowing directly across the highway. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NYZ001-002-010-011-162000- /O.EXA.KBUF.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250317T0000Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, and Batavia 306 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph, becoming southwest later this afternoon. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few isolated power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NYZ003-004-162000- /O.EXA.KBUF.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250316T2100Z/ Monroe-Wayne- Including the cities of Rochester and Newark 306 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Monroe and Wayne Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few isolated power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NYZ005-006-162000- /O.EXA.KBUF.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250317T0000Z/ Northern Cayuga-Oswego- Including the cities of Fair Haven and Oswego 306 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Northern Cayuga and Oswego Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few isolated power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NYZ007-008-162000- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250317T0000Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 306 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. Strongest wind gusts will likely be on the northern slopes of the Tug Hill Plateau to near Fort Drum. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few isolated power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NYZ012>014-020-021-162000- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250316T2100Z/ Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Cattaraugus-Allegany- Including the cities of Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Olean, and Wellsville 306 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. Strongest wind gusts will likely be over and just north of the higher hilltops, and also near the north end of the Finger Lakes. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Hitchcock
2 follow-up statements
292 WWUS71 KBUF 161409 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1009 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025 NYZ019-085-161800- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250316T1800Z/ Chautauqua-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 1009 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie Counties. Strongest wind gusts will be near the Lake Erie shore. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on the New York Thruway where strong winds will be blowing directly across the highway. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NYZ001-002-010-011-170000- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250317T0000Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, and Batavia 1009 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph, becoming southwest later this afternoon. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few isolated power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NYZ003-004-162100- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250316T2100Z/ Monroe-Wayne- Including the cities of Rochester and Newark 1009 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Monroe and Wayne Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few isolated power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NYZ005-006-170000- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250317T0000Z/ Northern Cayuga-Oswego- Including the cities of Fair Haven and Oswego 1009 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Northern Cayuga and Oswego Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few isolated power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NYZ007-008-170000- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250317T0000Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 1009 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. Strongest wind gusts will likely be on the northern slopes of the Tug Hill Plateau to near Fort Drum. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few isolated power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NYZ012>014-020-021-162100- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250316T2100Z/ Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Cattaraugus-Allegany- Including the cities of Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Olean, and Wellsville 1009 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. Strongest wind gusts will likely be over and just north of the higher hilltops, and also near the north end of the Finger Lakes. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Apffel
876 WWUS71 KBUF 161745 NPWBUF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 145 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025 NYZ019-085-161845- /O.EXP.KBUF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250316T1800Z/ Chautauqua-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Jamestown, Orchard Park, and Springville 145 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... Winds have diminished below thresholds likely to cause damage, therefore the High Wind Warning will be allowed to expire. $$ NYZ001-002-010-011-170000- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250317T0000Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, and Batavia 145 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph, becoming southwest later this afternoon. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few isolated power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NYZ003-004-162100- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250316T2100Z/ Monroe-Wayne- Including the cities of Rochester and Newark 145 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Monroe and Wayne Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few isolated power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NYZ005-006-170000- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250317T0000Z/ Northern Cayuga-Oswego- Including the cities of Fair Haven and Oswego 145 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Northern Cayuga and Oswego Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few isolated power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NYZ007-008-170000- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250317T0000Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 145 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. Strongest wind gusts will likely be on the northern slopes of the Tug Hill Plateau to near Fort Drum. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will 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. && $$ NYZ012>014-020-021-162100- /O.CON.KBUF.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250316T2100Z/ Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Cattaraugus-Allegany- Including the cities of Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Olean, and Wellsville 145 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. Strongest wind gusts will likely be over and just north of the higher hilltops, and also near the north end of the Finger Lakes. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Apffel
The office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 1:18 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Chautauqua | 27 min |
| Mar 16, 1:22 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Cattaraugus, Chautauqua | 53 min |
| Mar 16, 1:44 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 61 min | |
| Mar 16, 1:49 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Allegany, Cattaraugus | 56 min |
| Mar 16, 2:16 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 29 min | |
| Mar 16, 2:19 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, Wyoming | 56 min |
| Mar 16, 2:27 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 59 min | |
| Mar 16, 2:37 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Allegany, Cattaraugus, Livingston, Ontario, Wyoming | 53 min |
| Mar 16, 2:57 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Wyoming | 63 min |
| Mar 16, 3:11 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 64 min | |
| Mar 16, 3:28 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Allegany, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Wayne | 62 min |
| Mar 16, 4:03 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 57 min | |
| Mar 16, 4:24 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Cayuga, Oswego, Wayne | 54 min |
| Mar 16, 4:46 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 35 min | |
| Mar 16, 4:54 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego | 81 min |
| Mar 16, 5:06 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | BUF | Lewis, Oswego | 9 hr |
| Mar 16, 5:24 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Jefferson | 22 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.