WFO BUFFALO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, August 5, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
319 PM EDT Fri Aug 5 2022
...A strong thunderstorm with torrential rain will impact portions
of southwestern Ontario County through 400 PM EDT...
At 318 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Naples, or 15 miles southwest of Canandaigua. Torrential rain is
occurring with this storm with reduced visibility. This storm was
nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Naples, Canadice, Bristol Mountain and Hunt Hollow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 4267 7749 4267 7760 4275 7761 4275 7732
4273 7734 4267 7736 4267 7737 4258 7737
4258 7749
TIME...MOT...LOC 1918Z 184DEG 2KT 4268 7740
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Orange
County through 400 PM EDT...
At 320 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Harriman, or near Monroe. This storm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Pea size hail.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Monroe, Harriman and Central Valley.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
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 4128 7404 4124 7411 4123 7421 4133 7423
4134 7406
TIME...MOT...LOC 1920Z 262DEG 3KT 4129 7414
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 8 PM EDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values in the mid to upper 90s expected.
* WHERE...The Champlain Valley of Vermont and New York, including
Grand Isle and western Rutland Counties of Vermont.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 8 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses to occur, especially during the early to mid afternoon
hours.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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