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Wind Advisory 4, NWS State College, PA

February 12, 201733 counties in Pennsylvania

NWS State College, PA issued this wind advisory at Feb 12, 2017, 4:22 AM EST for 33 counties in Pennsylvania. It took effect at Feb 12, 2017, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 22 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 12, 2017, 4:22 AM EST (09:22 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 12, 2017, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 13, 2017, 5:00 PM EST
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS State College, PA
All 33 counties

Adams County, PA, Bedford County, PA, Blair County, PA, Cambria County, PA, Cameron County, PA, Centre County, PA, Clearfield County, PA, Clinton County, PA, Columbia County, PA, Cumberland County, PA, Dauphin County, PA, Elk County, PA, Franklin County, PA, Fulton County, PA, Huntingdon County, PA, Juniata County, PA, Lancaster County, PA, Lebanon County, PA, Lycoming County, PA, McKean County, PA, Mifflin County, PA, Montour County, PA, Northumberland County, PA, Perry County, PA, Potter County, PA, Schuylkill County, PA, Snyder County, PA, Somerset County, PA, Sullivan County, PA, Tioga County, PA, Union County, PA, Warren County, PA, York County, PA

The radar

The State College radar (KCCX), 43 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:22 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Washington/Dulle, VA (KIAD), launched 00:00Z, 9.4 hours before the alert went out and 201 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Washington/Dulle, VA at 00:00Z on 2017-02-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Washington/Dulle, VA at 00:00Z on 2017-02-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 68 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1933 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
56 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
68 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
112 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

791 
WWUS71 KCTP 120922
NPWCTP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service STATE COLLEGE PA
422 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

PAZ004-005-121730-
/O.NEW.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.170213T0000Z-170213T0900Z/
Warren-McKean-
Including the cities of Warren and Bradford
422 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in State College has issued a Wind 
Advisory, which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EST 
Monday.

* WINDS...West-northwest 15 to 25 MPH with gusts between 40 and 50
  MPH.

* TIMING...Winds will increase Sunday night and persist for much 
  of Monday.


* IMPACTS...Strong winds gusts may blow down tree limbs, trees and
  power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Driving in
  high profile vehicles will be difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Review wind safety and preparedness information at
weather.gov/wind.

&&

$$

PAZ006-010>012-017>019-024>028-033>035-037-041-042-045-046-
049>053-121730-
/O.NEW.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.170213T0000Z-170213T1800Z/
Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Clearfield-Northern Centre-
Southern Centre-Cambria-Blair-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Somerset-
Bedford-Fulton-Tioga-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Clinton-
Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-
Including the cities of Coudersport, St. Marys, Ridgway, 
Emporium, Renovo, DuBois, Clearfield, Philipsburg, State College,
Johnstown, Altoona, Huntingdon, Mount Union, Lewistown, 
Mifflintown, Somerset, Bedford, McConnellsburg, Mansfield, 
Wellsboro, Trout Run, Laporte, Lock Haven, Williamsport, 
Lewisburg, Selinsgrove, Danville, Sunbury, Shamokin, Bloomsburg, 
and Berwick
422 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in State College has issued a Wind 
Advisory, which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST 
Monday.

* WINDS...West-northwest 15 to 25 MPH with gusts between 45 and 55 
MPH.

* TIMING...Winds will increase Sunday evening and persist for much
  of Monday.


* IMPACTS...Strong winds gusts may blow down tree limbs, trees and
  power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Driving in
  high profile vehicles will be difficult.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Review wind safety and preparedness information at
weather.gov/wind.

&&

$$

PAZ036-056>059-063>066-121730-
/O.NEW.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.170213T0400Z-170213T2200Z/
Franklin-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-York-
Lancaster-
Including the cities of Chambersburg, Newport, Harrisburg, 
Hershey, Pottsville, Lebanon, Carlisle, Gettysburg, York, 
and Lancaster
422 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EST
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in State College has issued a Wind 
Advisory, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to 5 PM EST 
Monday.

* WINDS...West-northwest 15 to 25 MPH with gusts between 45 and 55 
MPH.

* TIMING...Winds will increase Sunday night and persist for much 
  of Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds gusts may blow down tree limbs, trees and
  power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Driving in
  high profile vehicles will be difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Review wind safety and preparedness information at
weather.gov/wind.

&&

$$

MD/BG
4 follow-up statements
390 
WWUS71 KCTP 121704
NPWCTP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service STATE COLLEGE PA
1204 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...Strong West to Northwest winds will Impact the Region this 
Evening through Early Monday...

.Low pressure will rapidly intensify late today and tonight as it
moves northeast along the New England Coast. Colder air will pour
into the Commonwealth on strong and gusty West to Northwest winds.

PAZ004-005-130900-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.170213T0000Z-170213T0900Z/
Warren-McKean-
Including the cities of Warren and Bradford
1204 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
EST MONDAY...

* WINDS...West-northwest 15 to 25 MPH with occasional gusts
  between 45 and 50 MPH.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this evening and persist through
  much of Monday. The strongest wind gusts will be later this
  evening through early Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds gusts may blow down tree limbs, trees 
  and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Driving 
  in high profile vehicles will be difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Review wind safety and preparedness information at
weather.gov/wind.

&&

$$

PAZ006-010>012-017>019-024>028-033>035-037-041-042-045-046-
049>053-131000-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.170213T0000Z-170213T1800Z/
Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Clearfield-Northern Centre-
Southern Centre-Cambria-Blair-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Somerset-
Bedford-Fulton-Tioga-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Clinton-
Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-
Including the cities of Coudersport, St. Marys, Ridgway, 
Emporium, Renovo, DuBois, Clearfield, Philipsburg, State College,
Johnstown, Altoona, Huntingdon, Mount Union, Lewistown, 
Mifflintown, Somerset, Bedford, McConnellsburg, Mansfield, 
Wellsboro, Trout Run, Laporte, Lock Haven, Williamsport, 
Lewisburg, Selinsgrove, Danville, Sunbury, Shamokin, Bloomsburg, 
and Berwick
1204 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
EST MONDAY...

* WINDS...West-northwest 20 to 25 MPH with gusts between 45 and 
55 MPH.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this evening and persist through
  much of Monday. The strongest wind gusts will be later this
  evening through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds gusts may blow down tree limbs, trees 
  and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Driving 
  in high profile vehicles will be difficult. 
  PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Review wind safety and preparedness information at
weather.gov/wind.

&&

$$

PAZ036-056>059-063>066-131000-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.170213T0400Z-170213T2200Z/
Franklin-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-York-
Lancaster-
Including the cities of Chambersburg, Newport, Harrisburg, 
Hershey, Pottsville, Lebanon, Carlisle, Gettysburg, York, 
and Lancaster
1204 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 PM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS...West-northwest 20 to 25 MPH with gusts between 45 and 
  55 MPH.

* TIMING...Winds will increase late this evening and persist for
  much of Monday. The strongest wind gusts will be late tonight
  through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds gusts may blow down tree limbs, trees 
  and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Driving 
  in high profile vehicles will be difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Review wind safety and preparedness information at
weather.gov/wind.

&&

$$

Lambert
212 
WWUS71 KCTP 130225
NPWCTP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service STATE COLLEGE PA
925 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...Strong West to Northwest winds will Impact the Region this
Evening through Early Monday...

.Low pressure will rapidly intensify late today and tonight as it
moves northeast along the New England Coast. Colder air will pour
into the Commonwealth on strong and gusty West to Northwest
winds.

PAZ036-056>059-063>066-131030-
/O.EXT.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.170213T0225Z-170213T2200Z/
Franklin-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-York-
Lancaster-
Including the cities of Chambersburg, Newport, Harrisburg, 
Hershey, Pottsville, Lebanon, Carlisle, Gettysburg, York, 
and Lancaster
925 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS...West-northwest 15 to 25 MPH with occasional gusts
  between 45 and 50 MPH.

* TIMING...Winds will increase late this evening and persist for 
  much of Monday. The strongest wind gusts will be late tonight 
  through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Review wind safety and preparedness information at
weather.gov/wind.

&&

$$

PAZ004-005-130900-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170213T0900Z/
Warren-McKean-
Including the cities of Warren and Bradford
925 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS...West-northwest 15 to 25 MPH with occasional gusts
  between 45 and 50 MPH.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this evening and persist through 
  much of Monday. The strongest wind gusts will be later this 
  evening through early Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Review wind safety and preparedness information at
weather.gov/wind.

&&

$$

PAZ006-010>012-017>019-024>028-033>035-037-041-042-045-046-
049>053-131030-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/
Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Clearfield-Northern Centre-
Southern Centre-Cambria-Blair-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Somerset-
Bedford-Fulton-Tioga-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Clinton-
Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-
Including the cities of Coudersport, St. Marys, Ridgway, 
Emporium, Renovo, DuBois, Clearfield, Philipsburg, State College,
Johnstown, Altoona, Huntingdon, Mount Union, Lewistown, 
Mifflintown, Somerset, Bedford, McConnellsburg, Mansfield, 
Wellsboro, Trout Run, Laporte, Lock Haven, Williamsport, 
Lewisburg, Selinsgrove, Danville, Sunbury, Shamokin, Bloomsburg, 
and Berwick
925 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...

* WINDS...West-northwest 15 to 25 MPH with occasional gusts
  between 45 and 50 MPH.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this evening and persist through 
  much of Monday. The strongest wind gusts will be later this 
  evening through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Review wind safety and preparedness information at
weather.gov/wind.

&&

$$
508 
WWUS71 KCTP 130912
NPWCTP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service STATE COLLEGE PA
412 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017


PAZ004-005-131015-
/O.EXP.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170213T0900Z/
Warren-McKean-
Including the cities of Warren and Bradford
412 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The wind gusts will stay under 45 mph.

$$

PAZ006-010>012-017>019-024>028-033>035-037-041-042-045-046-
049>053-131715-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/
Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Clearfield-Northern Centre-
Southern Centre-Cambria-Blair-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Somerset-
Bedford-Fulton-Tioga-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Clinton-
Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-
Including the cities of Coudersport, St. Marys, Ridgway, 
Emporium, Renovo, DuBois, Clearfield, Philipsburg, State College,
Johnstown, Altoona, Huntingdon, Mount Union, Lewistown, 
Mifflintown, Somerset, Bedford, McConnellsburg, Mansfield, 
Wellsboro, Trout Run, Laporte, Lock Haven, Williamsport, 
Lewisburg, Selinsgrove, Danville, Sunbury, Shamokin, Bloomsburg, 
and Berwick
412 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Gusty northwest will persist through the morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
  lines. Scattered power outages are possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Review wind safety and preparedness information at
weather.gov/wind.

&&

$$

PAZ036-056>059-063>066-131715-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170213T2200Z/
Franklin-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-York-
Lancaster-
Including the cities of Chambersburg, Newport, Harrisburg, 
Hershey, Pottsville, Lebanon, Carlisle, Gettysburg, York, 
and Lancaster
412 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Gusty northwest will persist through the day.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
  lines. Scattered power outages are possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Review wind safety and preparedness information at
weather.gov/wind.

&&

$$
485 
WWUS71 KCTP 131216
NPWCTP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service STATE COLLEGE PA
716 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017


PAZ006-010>012-017>019-024>028-033>035-037-041-042-045-046-
049>053-131800-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/
Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Clearfield-Northern Centre-
Southern Centre-Cambria-Blair-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Somerset-
Bedford-Fulton-Tioga-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Clinton-
Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-
Including the cities of Coudersport, St. Marys, Ridgway, 
Emporium, Renovo, DuBois, Clearfield, Philipsburg, State College,
Johnstown, Altoona, Huntingdon, Mount Union, Lewistown, 
Mifflintown, Somerset, Bedford, McConnellsburg, Mansfield, 
Wellsboro, Trout Run, Laporte, Lock Haven, Williamsport, 
Lewisburg, Selinsgrove, Danville, Sunbury, Shamokin, Bloomsburg, 
and Berwick
716 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph,
  decreasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph late this
  afternoon.

* TIMING...Strong and gusty northwest will persist through the
  midday hours before slowly decreasing during the mid to late
  afternoon hours.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Review wind safety and preparedness information at
weather.gov/wind.

&&

$$

PAZ036-056>059-063>066-132030-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170213T2200Z/
Franklin-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-York-
Lancaster-
Including the cities of Chambersburg, Newport, Harrisburg, 
Hershey, Pottsville, Lebanon, Carlisle, Gettysburg, York, 
and Lancaster
716 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Strong and gusty northwest will persist throughout 
  the day.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Review wind safety and preparedness information at
weather.gov/wind.

&&

$$

Lambert

The office that day

Everything else NWS State College, PA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 12, 4:00 AM ESTLake Effect Snow WarningCTPWarren33 hr
Feb 12, 4:00 AM ESTLake Effect Snow AdvisoryCTPMcKean33 hr
Feb 12, 4:00 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryCTPCambria, Somerset33 hr
Feb 12, 4:00 AM ESTFreezing Rain AdvisoryCTPLycoming, Potter, Schuylkill, Sullivan, Tioga13 hr

Nearby

Wind Advisories in Pennsylvania, 2017Every wind advisory in 2017

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.