Damaging Winds in New York, August 25, 2020

AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Albany NY
239 PM EDT Tue Aug 25 2020

.SYNOPSIS...
A strong cold front will usher in scattered showers and
thunderstorms today. Gusty winds will develop in the wake of the
front along with much cooler and drier air for Tuesday night and
Wednesday. Rounds of showers and thunderstorms will return starting
on Thursday and continue into the weekend.

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.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
As of 02 PM EDT, the main cold front has pushed into the Tug
Hill Plateau as surface observations show winds have shifted to
the north-northwest and increased to 10-20mph with gusts to
30mph. Dew points have also fallen into the upper 50s due to
strong cold air advection ensuing in its wake. The GOES16
visible and Day Cloud Phase distinction channels show that the
cold font is indeed acting as the impetus for the scattered
showers and thunderstorms that are now pushing into the southern
Adirondacks, Mohawk Valley and Upper Hudson Valley.

While current radar trends have not been impressive, the
environment downstream from the Capital District south and east
including the Berkshires, NW CT, mid-Hudson Valley and southern
VT have now had a number of hours through the morning and early
afternoon to recover. With dew points in the mid-60s and partly
to mostly sunny skies, SPC mesoanalysis shows SB CAPE values
have increased to 1500-2000 J/kg. The strong upper level trough
swinging into the region has also ushered in strong mid-level
winds, resulting in effective shear values 30 to 35kts in this
region. Therefore, thinking this environment will support storm
organization and upscale growth. SPC has outlined part of this
region in its latest MCD and we agree. Damaging winds continues
to be the main hazard mainly from storms obtaining a linear and
bowing structure. The ALY 12 UTC Sounding shows an inverted-V
signature in the lowest levels which would support damaging
winds. DCAPE values on the latest SPC mesoanalysis page show
values 500 - 1000K/kg from the eastern Catskills, mid-Hudson
Valley to NW CT and the Berkshires which seems reasonable.
Strong winds aloft with 700 - 500mb layer winds ranging
30-50kts means storms will also be fast moving which should
limit the flash flooding potential.

Convection should quickly diminish by 22 - 00 UTC as the front
should clear our area and exit into New England by then. Winds
will pick up behind the front where wind gusts to 30 mph will be
possible this afternoon. Dew points will drop off quickly as
well, falling into the 50s to lower 60s by early evening. People
will feel the air mass change behind the front. High
temperatures today will range from the low to mid- 70s across
the Adirondacks to the upper 80s across the mid- Hudson Valley.

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.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT/...
High pressure will gradually build in from Canada Tuesday night
through Wednesday with a period of dry, cooler and less humid
weather. In fact, it will feel more like fall on Wednesday than
summer. Lows Tuesday night will fall into the 40s and 50s. Highs
Saturday will only reach the 60s and 70s, despite plenty of
sunshine. Northwesterly winds gusting to 20 mph will add to the
fall-like feel Wednesday afternoon.

The cold front, which moved through the region on Tuesday, will
begin to lift back northward Wednesday night into Thursday as
our next system approaches from the west. Wednesday night will
start out mostly clear, which should aid in temperatures falling
quickly. Lows Wednesday night will dip into the 40s and 50s once
again.

Moisture will begin to return to the region late Wednesday night
through Thursday as the front lifts northward across the
Adirondacks. At this time, a soaking rainfall will be possible
north of I-90 late Wednesday night through Thursday morning.
Along and south of I-90, enough breaks in the showers will aid
in the areas warming up and destabilizing. As the front drops
southward again during Thursday afternoon, showers and a few
thunderstorms will develop. It is too soon to know whether or
not any storms could become strong. Showers will come to an end
Thursday night as the front drops back to the south of the
forecast area.

Highs on Thursday will range from the upper 60s/lower 70s across
the far north to the mid- and upper 80s across the far south.

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.LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Friday should start out mostly fair with an upper level ridge axis
just to the west of our area providing subsidence. A warm front will
approach from the west with increasing clouds and chance POPs by
the end of the day. 850mb temps moderate to between 12C and 17C so
Highs on Friday should range from the low to mid 70s north to low to
mid 80s south.

Friday night, low pressure moves into the lower Great Lakes
associated with a digging upper level wave. Dynamics from this
system combined with some moisture entrained from the remnants of
T.S. Laura should produce rain over most of the area with lighter
amounts as you go south. Lows from the mid 50s hill towns to the mid
60s valleys.

On Saturday, low pressure continues eastward into New England as the
upper level trough continues to dig. Cloudy skies and continued
rainfall are expected. Highs on Saturday mainly in the 70s. Gradual
clearing is expected Saturday night as storm system moves east of
New England and cooler and drier air filters in behind the system.
Lows saturday night mainly in the 50s.

For Sunday and Sunday night, the upper level trough will be swinging
through the area. With cold temperatures aloft, expect partly cloudy
and cool conditions with slight chances for showers over the hills.
Highs Sunday in the upper 60s in the hill towns to the upper 70s in
the valleys. Lows Sunday night in the 40s and 50s.

Monday looks fair and cool as high pressure at the surface and
aloft moves over the area. Highs on Monday from the upper 60s hills
to upper 70s valleys. Clouds will increase Monday night as the
next front approaches from the west. Lows Monday night in the 40s in
the hill towns to 50s valleys.

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.AVIATION /19Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
This afternoon, a cold front will move through the region.
Flying conditions will generally be VFR, although any
thunderstorm can briefly reduce visibility/ceiling. Given the
scattered nature of the convection, have included VCSH across
all TAFS timing the frontal passage from northwest to southeast.
The front and shower activity should exit the entire area by 00Z
with clearing/VFR conditions through the night and into the day
tomorrow.

Westerly winds at 10 to 15 kts during the afternoon and then
northwesterly during the evening hours with a few west or
northwest gusts up to 30 kts behind the cold front.

Outlook...

Wednesday Night: Moderate Operational Impact. Chance of SHRA.
Thursday: High Operational Impact. Likely SHRA...TSRA.
Thursday Night: Moderate Operational Impact. Chance of SHRA...TSRA.
Friday: Moderate Operational Impact. Chance of SHRA.
Friday Night: Moderate Operational Impact. Likely SHRA...TSRA.
Saturday: High Operational Impact. Likely SHRA...TSRA.
Saturday Night: Low Operational Impact. Slight Chance of SHRA...TSRA.
Sunday: No Operational Impact. NO SIG WX.

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.FIRE WEATHER...
Sustained winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph possible this
afternoon...

Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected across the region
through this afternoon before cooler, drier and less humid
weather arrives Tuesday night through Wednesday. RH values will
fall to between 50 and 65 percent this afternoon before
rebounding to 75 and 90 percent tonight. RH values will lower
into the 35 to 45 percent range on Wednesday.

West-northwesterly winds will pick up this afternoon,
increasing to between 10-20 mph gusts to 30 mph possible.
Winds will lessen to 5-10 mph tonight before increasing to 10-20
mph on Wednesday.

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.HYDROLOGY...
A potent cold front will bring scattered showers and a few
thunderstorms to the area today. A few storms could be heavy and
gusty and lead to localized flash flooding, but no widespread
flooding problems are expected. There will be little to no
response on larger rivers.

High pressure and much drier air arrives Tuesday night into
Wednesday. There will be multiple chances for additional showers
and thunderstorms starting on Thursday and continuing into the
weekend.

For details on specific area rivers and lakes,
including observed and forecast river stages and lake
elevations, please visit the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction
Service /AHPS/ graphs on our website.

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.ALY WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
NY...None.
MA...None.
VT...None.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Rathbun/Speciale
NEAR TERM...Rathbun/Speciale
SHORT TERM...Rathbun
LONG TERM...SND
AVIATION...JLV
FIRE WEATHER...Rathbun/Speciale
HYDROLOGY...Rathbun/Speciale

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Albany NY
419 AM EDT Tue Aug 25 2020

CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ032-033-038>043-047>054-058>061-063>066-
082>084-VTZ013>015-261100-
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire-
Southern Berkshire-Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Southern Herkimer-
Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Northern Saratoga-Northern Warren-
Northern Washington-Schoharie-Western Schenectady-
Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-Western Albany-Eastern Albany-
Western Rensselaer-Eastern Rensselaer-Western Greene-Eastern Greene-
Western Columbia-Eastern Columbia-Western Ulster-Eastern Ulster-
Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess-Northern Fulton-Southeast Warren-
Southern Washington-Bennington-Western Windham-Eastern Windham-
419 AM EDT Tue Aug 25 2020

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwestern Connecticut,
western Massachusetts, east central New York, eastern New York and
southern Vermont.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

There is a Marginal to Slight Risk for severe thunderstorms through
this afternoon. Damaging winds will be the main threat.

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

There is a chance of thunderstorms Thursday through Saturday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to send any reports of wind damage,
hail or flooding to the National Weather Service via phone, email or
social media, while following local, state and CDC guidelines.

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBANY NY
1147 AM EDT TUE AUG 25 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0657 PM     TSTM WND DMG     1 E WHITEHALL           43.56N  73.40W
08/24/2020                   WASHINGTON         NY   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            TREES DOWN ON WIRES ON NORTH MOUNTAIN STREET AND TREE
            DONW ON MCCOTTER STREET. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.

&&

EVENT NUMBER ALY2002844

IAA

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBANY NY
1203 PM EDT TUE AUG 25 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0445 PM     TSTM WND DMG     2 WNW WHITEHALL         43.57N  73.45W
08/24/2020                   WASHINGTON         NY   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON COUNTY ROUTE 7 AND BLUE GOOSE
            ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.

0450 PM     TSTM WND DMG     WHITEHALL               43.56N  73.41W
08/24/2020                   WASHINGTON         NY   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            TREES WERE REPORTED DOWN ON BELLAMY, NORTH, WEST,
            SAUNDERS AND KIRTLAND STREETS AND ON RAILRAD AVENUE.
            TREE DOWN ON A VEHICLE ON KIRTLAND. TIME ESTIMATED BY
            RADAR.

0500 PM     TSTM WND DMG     1 SE WHITEHALL          43.55N  73.40W
08/24/2020                   WASHINGTON         NY   SOCIAL MEDIA

            TREES DOWNED ON SKENESBOROUGH DRIVE IN FRONT OFF
            SKENESBOROUGH EMS BUILDING

0502 PM     TSTM WND DMG     2 SE WHITEHALL          43.54N  73.39W
08/24/2020                   WASHINGTON         NY   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            TREES DOWN ON WIRES ON ROUTE 12/UPPER TURNPIKE RD. TIME
            ESTIMATED BY RADAR.

0503 PM     TSTM WND DMG     1 SE WHITEHALL          43.55N  73.40W
08/24/2020                   WASHINGTON         NY   SOCIAL MEDIA

            NUMEROUS SNAPPED AND DOWNED TREES NEAR SKENESBOROUGH
            DRIVE IN WHITEHALL. HOUSE NEARBY HAS ROOF DAMAGE.

0505 PM     TSTM WND DMG     1 SE WHITEHALL          43.55N  73.40W
08/24/2020                   WASHINGTON         NY   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            TREES DOWN NORTH AND SOUTH WILLIAMS STREETS AND COUNTY
            ROUTE 12. TREE WAS ON VEHICLE ON SOUTH WILLIAMS. TIME
            ESTIMATED BY RADAR.

0605 PM     TSTM WND DMG     5 E WHITEHALL           43.57N  73.32W
08/24/2020                   WASHINGTON         NY   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            TREE DOWN ROUTE 4 AND ROUTE 21. TIME ESTIMATED BY
            RADAR.

0606 PM     FLASH FLOOD      1 SE WHITEHALL          43.55N  73.40W
08/24/2020                   WASHINGTON         NY   SOCIAL MEDIA

            BROADWAY IN WHITEHALL IS FLOODED

0610 PM     FLASH FLOOD      1 SE WHITEHALL          43.55N  73.40W
08/24/2020                   WASHINGTON         NY   SOCIAL MEDIA

            GILMORE STREET FLOODED IN WHITEHALL, NY. CAR PARTIALLY
            SUBMERGED.

0615 PM     FLASH FLOOD      1 SE WHITEHALL          43.55N  73.41W
08/24/2020                   WASHINGTON         NY   SOCIAL MEDIA

            CARS SUBMERGED NEAR INTERSECTION ON ROUTE 4 AND ROUTE
            22 IN WHITEHALL.

0630 PM     FLASH FLOOD      3 NNW WHITEHALL         43.60N  73.43W
08/24/2020                   WASHINGTON         NY   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            FLOODED ROADWAY REPORTED STATE ROUTE 22 AND BLUE GOOSE
            RD.

0655 PM     TSTM WND DMG     1 SSE WHITEHALL         43.55N  73.41W
08/24/2020                   WASHINGTON         NY   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            TREES DOWON ON WIES ON GLIMORE STREET AND POTTER
            TERRACE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.

0657 PM     TSTM WND DMG     1 E WHITEHALL           43.56N  73.40W
08/24/2020                   WASHINGTON         NY   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            TREES DOWN ON WIRES ON NORTH MOUNTAIN STREET AND TREE
            DONW ON MCCOTTER STREET. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.

0850 PM     TSTM WND DMG     2 WSW HAMPTON MANOR     42.61N  73.77W
08/24/2020                   ALBANY             NY   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            TREES DOWN ALONG RIVER ROAD TO THE ALBANY CITY LINE.

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EVENT NUMBER ALY2002838 ALY2002839 ALY2002832 ALY2002840 ALY2002835
ALY2002841 ALY2002842 ALY2002834 ALY2002833 ALY2002836 ALY2002845
ALY2002843 ALY2002844 ALY2002837

IAA

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
126 PM EDT Tue Aug 25 2020

NYZ033-251800-
Hamilton-
126 PM EDT Tue Aug 25 2020

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN HAMILTON COUNTY...

At 125 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 10 miles southwest
of Horseshoe Lake, or 21 miles southwest of Tupper Lake, moving east
at 40 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Blue Mountain Lake, Lake Eaton Campground, Forked Lake Public
Campground, Lake Durant Campground, Long Lake, Hasbroucks, Nehasane,
Eagle Nest, Quaker Beach, Catlin Lake, Deerland, Sabattis, Partlow,
Robinwood, Woods, Little Tupper Lake, Lake Lila and Keepawa.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

LAT...LON 4400 7426 4397 7425 4392 7434 4389 7430
      4373 7440 4392 7483 4396 7484 4408 7481
      4409 7468
TIME...MOT...LOC 1725Z 292DEG 33KT 4400 7475

JPV

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
157 PM EDT Tue Aug 25 2020

NYZ033-042-251830-
Hamilton-Northern Warren-
157 PM EDT Tue Aug 25 2020

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT EAST CENTRAL HAMILTON AND
NORTHWESTERN WARREN COUNTIES...

At 157 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Lake Durant
Campground, or 7 miles west of Indian Lake, moving southeast at 45
mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Indian Lake, Speculator, Blue Mountain Lake, North Creek, Lake Durant
Campground, Byrnes Corners, Eagle Nest, Sodom, Edwards Hill,
Christian Hill, Holcombville, North River, Igerna, Bakers Mills and
Sabael.

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 4384 7424 4381 7422 4382 7419 4378 7405
      4374 7406 4375 7398 4372 7388 4349 7408
      4379 7458 4390 7444
TIME...MOT...LOC 1757Z 300DEG 38KT 4381 7442

JPV

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
236 PM EDT Tue Aug 25 2020

NYZ042-043-083-084-251900-
Northern Washington-Southern Washington-Southeast Warren-Northern
Warren-
236 PM EDT Tue Aug 25 2020

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN WARREN AND CENTRAL
WASHINGTON COUNTIES...

At 236 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Lake George
Village, moving east at 45 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Glens Falls, Hudson Falls, Lake George Village, Fort Edward,
Granville, Hartford, West Glens Falls, Glens Falls North, Queensbury,
Kingsbury, Porter, South Glens Falls, Lake George, Fort Ann, Big
Hollow, Beartown, French Mountain, Braymer School, Dunham Basin and
Smiths Basin.

This includes Interstate 87 between exits 18 and 23.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

LAT...LON 4321 7327 4326 7359 4327 7360 4330 7359
      4331 7360 4331 7364 4329 7364 4329 7368
      4327 7366 4328 7369 4328 7370 4330 7383
      4349 7377 4343 7327
TIME...MOT...LOC 1836Z 284DEG 39KT 4339 7370

NAS

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
259 PM EDT Tue Aug 25 2020

NYZ043-084-VTZ013>015-252000-
Northern Washington-Southern Washington-Eastern Windham-Western
Windham-Bennington-
259 PM EDT Tue Aug 25 2020

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT EAST CENTRAL WASHINGTON...
NORTHERN BENNINGTON AND NORTHERN WINDHAM COUNTIES...

At 259 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Hartford, or 9
miles east of Hudson Falls, moving east at 45 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Bellows Falls, Londonderry, Townshend, Salem, Manchester, Stratton,
Putney, Hartford, Dorset, Saxtons River, Westminster, Newfane,
Manchester Center, West Wardsboro, Windham, Porter, Rockingham,
Jamaica, Sunderland and Wardsboro.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

LAT...LON 4296 7251 4295 7253 4292 7253 4319 7350
      4342 7346 4337 7325 4331 7324 4330 7299
      4329 7299 4330 7297 4322 7269 4323 7264
      4318 7244 4315 7246 4311 7243
TIME...MOT...LOC 1859Z 290DEG 38KT 4331 7339

NAS