High Wind in Connecticut, November 30, 2020

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service New York NY
1147 AM EST Mon Nov 30 2020

.SYNOPSIS...
A deepening area of low pressure will approach from the
southwest today before passing west of the area this evening.
The low will meander across upstate New York on Tuesday before
gradually lifting north into southeast Canada on Wednesday into
Thursday. High pressure builds across the Middle Atlantic on
Thursday. The next frontal system may impact the region Friday
with potential for another wave of low pressure this weekend.

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.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
A large area of low pressure entering western PA this morning
will deepen as it lifts north today, eventually passing west of
the region this evening.

The primary threat with this system continues to be the
potential for strong gusty winds. Have upgraded to high wind
warning for Suffolk County, and expanded winds advisory for all
of CT, NYC and coastal NJ, based on strong low level jet
crossing the area between 18-00Z, with 50-70 kt winds at 925
mb.

Always a question of how much of the higher winds will be able
to mix down to the surface, with model soundings indicating that
the lowest 2000 ft of the atmosphere remains inverted through
early afternoon. With upstream obs showing peak gusts of 35 to
40 kt into southern and central NJ this morning, and SE llj
strengthening into the region this aft, felt prudent to expand
wind advisory for coastal plain for 50 mph gusts likely. With
core of jet strengthens as it moves over Suffolk County late
this afternoon with potential for 60 mph gusts likely this
afternoon.

In terms of precipitation, overrunning moderate to locally heavy
rain will continue across the area into early afternoon, with
warm front approaching mid afternoon and lifting north into
early this evening. Potential for convection (currently across
DelMarVa) to develop mid afternoon with warm frontal approach
and continue into this evening with warm frontal passage/pre-
frontal trough. Best points of focus for convection appear to be
with the warm front mid to late afternoon, and then potentially
with a broken line approaching along the pre-frontal trough
this evening. High shear, strong veering wind profile, and
marginal elevated instability will pose a localized threat for
strong to damaging winds with any stronger convection, and even
a brief tornado. SPC continues to include the entire area in a
Marginal Risk of severe weather.

Peak rainfall rates have generally been 1/4: to 1/2" per hour,
which should mitigate any hydrologic issues to minor urban and
poor drainage.

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.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM TUESDAY/...
Rain and wind both come to an end quickly this evening as the
low level jet moves east and a dry slot develops across the
region. After late day highs in the 60s, overnight lows will
range from the mid 40s well north and west of NYC to the low to
mid 50s across far eastern Connecticut and Long Island. These
temperatures are around 15 degrees above normal for the last day
of November.

Both the surface and upper lows will meander over upstate New
York on Tuesday. In addition to plenty of cloud cover, the
combination of falling heights and the main lobe of vorticity
crossing the area should be enough to spark scattered showers.
While the better rain chances are likely across the interior,
can't rule out a shower anywhere, and continued with chance
PoPs.

Temperatures on Tuesday will remain nearly steady during the day,
rising only a few degrees after daybreak.

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.LONG TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/...
The energy aloft moves east of the area Tuesday evening as the
upper low shifts farther north. The surface low follow as it
becomes vertically stacked with the upper low. The system will
only slowly lift across southeast Canada on Wednesday, leaving
cyclonic flow aloft. Dry conditions are forecast on Wednesday,
but there should be at least a scattered stratocu deck which
could become broken at times. The upper cyclone lifts further
north and east Wednesday night into Thursday with height rises
occurring aloft and high pressure building across the Middle
Atlantic.

Forecast confidence is very low Friday into next weekend. The
deterministic and ensemble runs are showing little run-to-run
consistency. The main feature that is another upper low and packet
of vorticity energy that dives out of Central Canada on Tuesday.
This system should eventually move around the base of the overall
mean trough Wednesday into Thursday. The challenge then becomes how
much energy interacts with the remaining upper cyclone remaining
over southeast Canada at the end of the week. The 12z 11/28 runs had
another rapidly deepening low pressure that tracks inland, similar
to the one that will occur early this week. The 12z 11/29 runs are
much different with the GFS and CMC showing more of a frontal system
passage Friday or early next weekend. The ECMWF on the other hand
still indicates potential for a more significant low pressure over
the Middle Atlantic. The ensembles of the EPS and GEFS show a wide
range of solutions as well, and suspect this will continue for a few
days as the models resolve the overall anomalous large scale pattern
of North America. Something to watch for now and will leave a low
chance PoP in the forecast Friday into the weekend.

Temperatures will be warmest on Tuesday, especially in the morning
before cooler air filters in as the upper low settles over the
northeast. Wednesday looks like the coldest day with temperatures in
the 40s, then temperatures should get a few degrees above normal for
the end of the week

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.AVIATION /16Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Deepening low pres will reach wrn PA by 18Z and Lake Ontario by
00Z. The low will then meander near the lake til at least 18Z
Tue.

Conditions will deteriorate today as rain overspreads the
region from the sw and winds increase. Winds are expected to
ramp up aft 15Z, peak in the 18-00Z time frame, then diminish
gradually overnight. There could be some peak gusts around 50kt,
particularly east of the NYC arpts. IFR and lower can be
expected in hvy rain today, before improving to VFR tngt.

LLWS with winds 70+ kt at 2000 ft by this aftn.

There is a low chance for embedded tstms this aftn and early eve
with the heaviest rain. The prob is too low to include in the
TAFs however.

Mainly VFR expected on Tue attm. There is a chance that cigs
drop to MVFR in any shwrs.

 ...NY Metro (KEWR/KLGA/KJFK/KTEB) TAF Uncertainty...

The EWR, JFK and LGA haze forecast for today is MODERATE (YELLOW).
Amendments can be expected today for changing vis and cigs. Peak
gusts may be higher by 5-10kt than those in the TAFs, especially JFK
and LGA.

.OUTLOOK FOR 12Z TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...

.Tuesday...MVFR possible with sct showers. S-SW winds G15-20kt
inland and 20-25kt NYC metros/coast.
.Wednesday...VFR. W/SW winds G20kt.
.Thursday...VFR.
.Friday...Mainly VFR. MVFR possible with any scattered showers.

Detailed information, including hourly TAF wind component forecasts,
can be found at: http:/www.weather.gov/zny/n90

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.MARINE...
A Gale Warning remains in effect on all waters into this
evening as an approaching area of low pressure will result in
gusts to 40-45 kt on the ocean and 35-40 kt elsewhere. In
addition, seas will build to 10-14 ft on the ocean this
afternoon, and 3-6 ft across the central and eastern Long
Island Sound. While winds will fall below gale force tonight, a
relatively strong pressure gradient will remain in place Tuesday
and Tuesday night, resulting in SCA conditions.

Winds will subside on the non-ocean waters on Wednesday,
although SCA winds will likely continue on the ocean. In
addition, seas will remain elevated Wednesday into Wednesday
night before gradually falling below 5 ft during the day on
Thursday. Sub-SCA conditions then return for the end of the
week.

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.HYDROLOGY...
1 to 2 inches of rain is expected across the area today, with
locally higher amounts possible. Localized minor urban flooding
is possible during this afternoon during the periods of heaviest
rainfall.

No hydrologic impacts are forecast at this time from Tuesday
through next weekend.

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.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Beach erosion with localized dune erosion is likely along the
oceanfront this afternoon through Tuesday due to large breaking
waves.

The strongest winds and highest surge today will occur
generally closest to low tide. Best potential of coincidence of
residual surge and high tide and wave action to result in
localized minor coastal impacts appears to be across SE CT. The
south shore bays of W LI may see some localized issues as well
due to southerly gale winds and tidal piling. A statements may
have to be issued this afternoon.

The southerly flow weakens considerably tonight. There may
still be some tidal piling into Tuesday morning, and the
guidance does indicate some minor flooding is possible. After
Tuesday morning high tide, no coastal flooding is anticipated
through the middle of the week.

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.OKX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...Wind Advisory until 10 PM EST this evening for CTZ005>012.
NY...High Wind Warning until 10 PM EST this evening for NYZ078>081.
     Wind Advisory until 7 PM EST this evening for NYZ071>075-176-
     178.
     Wind Advisory until 10 PM EST this evening for NYZ177-179.
NJ...Wind Advisory until 7 PM EST this evening for NJZ006-104-106-
     108.
MARINE...Gale Warning until 1 AM EST Tuesday for ANZ330-335-338-340-345-
     350-353-355.

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SYNOPSIS...FEB/DS
NEAR TERM...FEB/NV
SHORT TERM...FEB
LONG TERM...DS
AVIATION...
MARINE...FEB/DS
HYDROLOGY...FEB/DS
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
1204 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020

NJZ002-004-103-105-107-NYZ067>070-011715-
Western Passaic-Eastern Passaic-Western Bergen-Western Essex-
Western Union-Orange-Putnam-Rockland-Northern Westchester-
1204 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast New Jersey and
southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Isolated thunderstorms with strong to damaging wind gusts are
possible mid afternoon into this evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time that would meet NWS
warning criteria.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

NJZ106-108-011715-
Eastern Essex-Eastern Union-
1204 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.

Isolated thunderstorms with strong to damaging wind gusts are
possible mid afternoon into this evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time that would meet NWS
warning criteria.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation according to Standard Operating Procedures is
requested and appreciated. Please safely report significant weather
conditions while following local, state, and CDC guidelines.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

ANZ330-335-338-340-345-350-353-355-011715-
Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY-
Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY-
New York Harbor-Peconic and Gardiners Bays-
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm-
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm-
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm-
1204 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time that would meet NWS
warning criteria.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation according to Standard Operating Procedures is
requested and appreciated. Please safely report significant weather
conditions while following local, state, and CDC guidelines.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

NJZ006-104-NYZ071>075-176-178-011715-
Hudson-Eastern Bergen-Southern Westchester-New York (Manhattan)-
Bronx-Richmond (Staten Island)-Kings (Brooklyn)-Northern Queens-
Southern Queens-
1204 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast New Jersey and
southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.

Isolated thunderstorms with strong to damaging wind gusts are
possible mid afternoon into this evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time that would meet NWS
warning criteria.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation according to Standard Operating Procedures is
requested and appreciated. Please safely report significant weather
conditions while following local, state, and CDC guidelines.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

CTZ005>012-NYZ177-179-011715-
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex-
Northern New London-Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-
Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-Northern Nassau-
Southern Nassau-
1204 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut and
southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

  Wind Advisory.

Isolated thunderstorms with strong to damaging wind gusts are
possible mid afternoon into this evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time that would meet NWS
warning criteria.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation according to Standard Operating Procedures is
requested and appreciated. Please safely report significant weather
conditions while following local, state, and CDC guidelines.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

NYZ078>081-011715-
Northwestern Suffolk-Northeastern Suffolk-Southwestern Suffolk-
Southeastern Suffolk-
1204 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Warning.

Isolated thunderstorms with strong to damaging wind gusts are
possible mid afternoon into this evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time that would meet NWS
warning criteria.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation according to Standard Operating Procedures is
requested and appreciated. Please safely report significant weather
conditions while following local, state, and CDC guidelines.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.