Waterspout, Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay Ny
- When
- August 9, 7:21 PM EST
- Where
- Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay Ny forecast zone, Oswego
- Reported by
- Social Media
- Coordinates
- 43.470, -76.510
Waterspout in Lake Ontario, August 9, 2019
A weak cell popped up along the lake shore in the evening. This cell was very isolated, but due to cold air aloft coming over the lake and warm late summer water temperatures, a water spout was reported from SUNY-Oswego.
Where it happened
Every event with a place to put it. Tap one for its entry below.
- Tornadoes
- Tropical storms and surge
- Floods
- Wind
- Hail
- Winter weather
- Heat and drought
- Cold
- Fire, smoke and dust
- Marine and coastal
- Other
The toll
- Deaths
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Property damage
- None recorded
- Crop damage
- None recorded
- Events
- 1
Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.
What happened
The episode as NWS BUF wrote it up.
A weak cell popped up along the lake shore in the evening. This cell was very isolated, but due to cold air aloft coming over the lake and warm late summer water temperatures, a water spout was reported from SUNY-Oswego.
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at Aug 9, 5:47 PM EST, 1 hour 34 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 9, 5:47 PM EST, 1 hour 34 minutes before
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</html>Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 9, 4:08 AM EST, 15 hours 13 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Buffalo NY 508 AM EDT Fri Aug 9 2019 NYZ001>003-008-010>014-020-021-100900- Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Lewis-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming- Livingston-Ontario-Cattaraugus-Allegany- 508 AM EDT Fri Aug 9 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north central New York. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .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 NYZ004>007-100900- Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson- 508 AM EDT Fri Aug 9 2019 ...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north central New York. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Lakeshore Flood Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .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 NYZ019-085-100900- Chautauqua-Southern Erie- 508 AM EDT Fri Aug 9 2019 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Beach Hazards Statement. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .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 LEZ040-041-100900- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 508 AM EDT Fri Aug 9 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Erie. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. There is a slight chance of waterspouts this afternoon and tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. There is a slight chance of waterspouts Saturday morning. .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 LOZ042>045-062>065-100900- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- 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 the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 508 AM EDT Fri Aug 9 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Ontario. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. There is a chance of waterspouts this afternoon and tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. There is a chance of waterspouts Saturday morning. .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-LOZ030-100900- Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 508 AM EDT Fri Aug 9 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .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 SLZ022-024-100900- Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg- Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis- 508 AM EDT Fri Aug 9 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the New York waters of the Saint Lawrence River. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .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 JJR
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Aug 9, 2:04 PM EST, 5 hours 17 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
304 PM EDT Fri Aug 9 2019
NYZ007-091945-
Jefferson-
304 PM EDT Fri Aug 9 2019
...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT NORTHERN JEFFERSON
COUNTY...
At 303 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Wellesley Island State Park to 11
miles west of Cedar Point State Park. Movement was east at 35 mph.
Winds in excess of 35 mph and half inch hail are possible with these
storms.
Locations impacted include...
Fort Drum, Clayton, Wellesley Island State Park, Cedar Point State
Park, Redwood, Kring Point State Park, Philadelphia, Alexandria Bay,
Theresa, Antwerp, Evans Mills, Millen Bay, Grindstone, Fishers
Landing, La Fargeville, Perch Lake, Plessis, Oxbow, Depauville and
Muskellunge Lake.
This includes Interstate 81 between exits 49 and 52.
LAT...LON 4440 7583 4439 7584 4422 7545 4412 7553
4405 7562 4415 7634 4420 7631 4420 7624
4424 7617 4429 7615 4430 7610 4435 7601
4435 7595 4440 7586
TIME...MOT...LOC 1903Z 273DEG 30KT 4439 7606 4425 7642
WelchSpecial weather statement, Aug 9, 4:38 PM EST, 2 hours 43 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
538 PM EDT Fri Aug 9 2019
NYZ003-004-092230-
Wayne-Monroe-
538 PM EDT Fri Aug 9 2019
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN WAYNE AND EAST
CENTRAL MONROE COUNTIES...
At 538 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Webster, moving
east at 30 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail are possible with this
storm.
Locations impacted include...
East Rochester, Webster, Ontario, Penfield, Williamson, Marion,
Sodus, Chimney Bluffs State Park, Walworth, Sodus Point, Union Hill,
West Walworth, East Williamson, Alton and Pultneyville.
LAT...LON 4331 7697 4333 7693 4316 7689 4312 7748
4329 7755 4328 7754 4332 7735 4333 7714
TIME...MOT...LOC 2138Z 260DEG 26KT 4323 7745
WelchSpecial weather statement, Aug 9, 5:29 PM EST, 1 hour 52 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
629 PM EDT Fri Aug 9 2019
NYZ003>005-092300-
Wayne-Monroe-Northern Cayuga-
629 PM EDT Fri Aug 9 2019
...A CLUSTER OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT WAYNE...CAYUGA AND
NORTHEASTERN MONROE COUNTIES...
At 626 PM EDT, an area of strong thunderstorms extended from Webster
to Clyde, with this line moving east at 30 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail are possible with these
storms.
Locations impacted include...
Webster, Ontario, Newark, Williamson, Marion, Lyons, Clyde, Sodus,
Weedsport, Cato, Chimney Bluffs State Park, Walworth, Rose, Ira,
Huron, Conquest, Savannah, Wolcott, Port Byron and Sodus Point.
This includes Interstate 90 near exit 40.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 4303 7650 4303 7671 4302 7676 4301 7700
4315 7742 4326 7747 4330 7672 4328 7661
4325 7661 4326 7655 4325 7649
TIME...MOT...LOC 2226Z 270DEG 25KT 4317 7693
ApffelThe radar
The Ft Drum radar (KTYX), 74 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 00:21 UTC.
Event by event
1 waterspout. Local standard time, as filed.
What these are
- Waterspout
- A tornado over water. One that moves ashore is filed as a tornado from the coastline on.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
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- Hail and Damaging Winds in Nebraska, August 9, 2019
- Hail and Damaging Wind in South Dakota, August 9, 2019
- Hail and Damaging Winds in South Dakota, August 9, 2019
- Hail and Damaging Winds in Virginia, August 9, 2019
- Marine Thunderstorm Winds in North Atlantic Coastal Waters, August 9, 2019
More
Every storm in Lake Ontario in 2019Every state in 2019This day in weather history
Sources
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-30. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 853905.