High Wind Warning Preparation during the High Wind Storm Feb 24 -25 2019

High Wind Warning from February 24 at 7 AM EST, Until February 25 at 10 AM EST 2019

Written at 2:50 AM EST

Updated at 4:30 AM EST

Written by: Andrew Ditch Armature Meteorologist, Certified NWS SKYWARN Storm Spotter Until December 31, 2020.

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Important Key Notes: 

High Wind Safety is important to us like any weather or man-made disaster. To keep your family safe please prepare a disaster kit as said in this article and video and download the check list at top of page. Stay in an interior room away from windows, or if in mobile home, trailer, or high-profile vehicle please go to sturdy structure away from windows. Windows may break at winds over 60 MPH and especially at 70 - 75 MPH Wind Gusts. Winds gusts over 80 MPH are possible especially over North Buffalo into Grand Island and Niagara Falls New York. Winds will be out of the southwest and south early before the strong cold front that should pass quickly by 10 AM and start the peak wind gusts out of the West. The peak highest winds should be generally between 10 or 11 AM to around Midnight tomorrow and will remain strong overnight.

Sources:
NWS Buffalo Warnings Page for Zip Code 14150 - https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=NYZ010&warncounty=NYC029&firewxzone=NYZ010&local_place1=Tonawanda%20NY&product1=High+Wind+Warning&lat=43.01&lon=-78.88#.XHJHcndFwuU

NWS Buffalo Forecast for Zip Code - https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?textField1=43.01&textField2=-78.88#.XHJLgndFwuX


NWS Buffalo Home Page - https://www.weather.gov/buf/


NWS Buffalo Forecasters Discussion Page - https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=BUF&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1&highlight=on



NWS Buffalo Hourly Weather Graph - https://forecast.weather.gov/gridpoint.php?site=buf&TypeDefault=graphical

NWS Buffalo 2d Weather Graphics - https://graphical.weather.gov/sectors/buf.php 


Wind Damage based on Wind Beafort Scale - https://www.hwn.org/resources/bws.html

Buffalo News Article on the High Wind Event - https://buffalonews.com/2019/02/23/deadhead-trailers-banned-from-thruway/

NWS Storm Prediction Center - https://www.spc.noaa.gov/

Winter Weather 75 MPH Winds Buffalo, NY Western New York

Sources - National Weather Service Buffalo Website - Forecast Zone zip-code 14150 https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?textField1=43.01&textField2=-78.88#.XHI9THdFwuX


National Weather Service Buffalo Website Warnings Page for Zip-Code Zone 14150 - https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=NYZ010&warncounty=NYC029&firewxzone=NYZ010&local_place1=Tonawanda%20NY&product1=High+Wind+Warning&lat=43.01&lon=-78.88#.XHJHcndFwuU

NWS Storm Prediction Center - https://www.spc.noaa.gov/

NWS Home Page - www.weather.gov

NWS Buffalo Home Page - www.weather.gov/buf/

My First Weather Forecast in ages

I been busy and been doing forecasts in the busy stressful personal life. I am going to do a weather forecast in a bit and will include the severe weather including tornado, wind, and winter threat part on this Mid-March like storm system. Stay Tuned it should be up and running in around or just after midnight pending on the length of video and my hardware now renders videos much faster as I upgraded my desktop into much faster computer and better graphics and I may have over killed my computer far as the graphics because I wanted something that I would not need to upgrade later and that it would help me with faster video rendering.

High Wind Warning For WNY

High Wind Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 658 PM EST Sat Feb 23 2019 NYZ001>003-010-011-085-241000- /O.CON.KBUF.HW.W.0002.190224T1200Z-190225T1500Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, Orchard Park, and Springville 658 PM EST Sat Feb 23 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EST MONDAY... * LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, and Genesee counties. * TIMING...From early Sunday morning through late Monday morning. The strongest winds will be Sunday afternoon and evening. * WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong wind gusts will bring down numerous trees and power lines and result in widespread power outages. Power may be out for several days in some areas. Shallow rooted pines will be particularly vulnerable. Property damage is also likely, especially to roofs and siding. Buildings under construction and old deteriorating buildings may be damaged significantly. Travel in high profile vehicles will be very difficult at times, and empty tractor trailers may be in danger of being blown off the road. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High winds of 58 mph or greater will make driving difficult and will result in property damage, including downed trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Home owners should secure loose objects. && $$

Lakeshore Flood Warning

Lakeshore Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 652 PM EST Sat Feb 23 2019 NYZ001-010-019-085-241000- /O.CON.KBUF.LS.W.0001.190224T1200Z-190225T0900Z/ Niagara-Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- 652 PM EST Sat Feb 23 2019 ...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM EST MONDAY... * LOCATIONS...Lake Erie shore in Erie and Chautauqua counties and the Upper Niagara River in Erie and Niagara counties. * LAKE SHORE FLOODING...Powerful southwest winds will gust up to 75 mph. This will result in the water level at Buffalo rising to 9 to 11 feet above low water datum. This rise will also break up ice on Lake Erie and result in significant ice movement. * TIMING...From 7 AM Sunday to 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Lakeshore flooding is expected along the Lake Erie shoreline, including the Buffalo Harbor and waterfront. If water levels exceed 10 feet above low water datum flooding may occur in the Old First Ward section of Buffalo and at Canalside. Rising waters will also push ice chunks onshore, potentially damaging structures. Ice will also get pushed across the ice boom and into the Upper Niagara River resulting in damage along the Upper Niagara River shoreline. The ice may dam up at river outlets and result in flooding near river mouths. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Lakeshore Flood Warning means lakeshore flooding is occurring, is imminent, or is expected to occur. People in the warning area should take immediate action to protect life and property. Listen to local radio...television...or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. && $$

Winter Weather Advisory

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 651 PM EST Sat Feb 23 2019 NYZ010-011-241000- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0022.190224T2000Z-190225T0900Z/ Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Buffalo and Batavia 651 PM EST Sat Feb 23 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph will produce significant blowing snow and brief whiteouts. * WHERE...Northern Erie and Genesee counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to 4 AM EST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$