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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Pittsburgh, PA

February 12, 2017Tucker County, West Virginia

NWS Pittsburgh, PA issued this high wind warning at Feb 12, 2017, 3:40 AM EST for Tucker County, West Virginia. It took effect at Feb 12, 2017, 1:00 PM EST. It was in force for 18 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Feb 12, 2017, 3:40 AM EST (08:40 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 12, 2017, 1:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 13, 2017, 7:19 AM EST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Pittsburgh, PA

County Tucker County, WV

The radar

The Pittsburgh radar (KPBZ), 167 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:44 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 12, 8:59 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 524 Se Canaan Heights, WV

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Pittsburgh, PA (KAGC), launched 00:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 151 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, Pittsburgh, PA 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Pittsburgh, PA at 00:00Z on 2017-02-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 207 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
1306 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
70 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
207 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
231 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

869 
WWUS71 KPBZ 120840
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
340 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

MDZ001-WVZ514-121645-
/O.UPG.KPBZ.HW.A.0001.170212T2100Z-170213T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KPBZ.HW.W.0001.170212T1800Z-170213T1800Z/
Garrett-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland MD, 
Grantsville, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley
340 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM
EST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a High Wind
Warning...which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST
Monday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* PERIOD OF STRONGEST WINDS...This evening through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...High winds will cause downed trees and power lines,
  with power outages possible. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

Please report wind damage by calling 412-262-1988, posting to
the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPITTSBURGH

&&

$$

WVZ512-513-121645-
/O.UPG.KPBZ.HW.A.0001.170212T2100Z-170213T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KPBZ.WI.Y.0003.170212T1800Z-170213T1800Z/
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-
Including the cities of Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, 
Parsons, Hendricks, and Saint George
340 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

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

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM
EST Monday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* PERIOD OF STRONGEST WINDS...This evening through Monday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph or gusts to 45 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Please report down trees or branches by calling 412-262-1988,
posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter
@NWSPITTSBURGH

&&

$$

PAZ074-076-WVZ510-511-121645-
/O.NEW.KPBZ.WI.Y.0003.170212T1800Z-170213T1800Z/
Westmoreland Ridges-Fayette Ridges-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Including the cities of Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, Ohiopyle, 
Coopers Rock, Kingwood, and Bruceton Mills
340 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

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

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM
EST Monday.

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* PERIOD OF STRONGEST WINDS...This evening through Monday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph or gusts to 45 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Please report down trees or branches by calling 412-262-1988,
posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter
@NWSPITTSBURGH

&&

$$

PAZ016-023-121645-
/O.NEW.KPBZ.WI.Y.0003.170213T0000Z-170213T1800Z/
Jefferson-Indiana-
Including the cities of Punxsutawney, Brookville, and Indiana
340 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 Pittsburgh has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST
Monday.

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* PERIOD OF STRONGEST WINDS...Sunday night through Monday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph or gusts to 45 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Please report down trees or branches by calling 412-262-1988,
posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter
@NWSPITTSBURGH

&&

$$

34
6 follow-up statements
037 
WWUS71 KPBZ 121544
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
1044 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017


MDZ001-WVZ514-122345-
/O.CON.KPBZ.HW.W.0001.170212T1800Z-170213T1800Z/
Garrett-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland MD, 
Grantsville, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley
1044 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...

* WIND...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* PERIOD OF STRONGEST WIND...This evening through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging wind may blow down trees and power lines.
  Expect power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property 
damage.

Please report wind damage by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the
NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPITTSBURGH

&&

$$

OHZ040-041-050-PAZ007>009-013>015-020>022-029-031-073-075-WVZ001-
002-509-122345-
/O.EXB.KPBZ.WI.Y.0003.170212T2300Z-170213T1200Z/
Carroll-Columbiana-Jefferson-Mercer-Venango-Forest-Lawrence-
Butler-Clarion-Beaver-Allegheny-Armstrong-Washington-Greene-
Westmoreland-Fayette-Hancock-Brooke-Monongalia-
Including the cities of Carrollton, Malvern, East Liverpool, 
Salem, Columbiana, Steubenville, Sharon, Hermitage, Grove City, 
Oil City, Franklin, Tionesta, New Castle, Ellwood City, Butler, 
Clarion, Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, Ambridge, Monaca, 
Pittsburgh Metro Area, Kittanning, Ford City, Washington, 
Canonsburg, Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, 
Uniontown, Weirton, Follansbee, Wellsburg, and Morgantown
1044 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 7 AM EST
Monday.

* WIND...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* PERIOD OF STRONGEST WIND...Tonight and early Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This Wind Advisory means that wind gusts near 45 mph are 
expected.

Please report down trees or branches by calling 412-262-1988, 
posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter 
@NWSPITTSBURGH

&&

$$

PAZ016-023-122345-
/O.EXT.KPBZ.WI.Y.0003.170212T2300Z-170213T1200Z/
Jefferson-Indiana-
Including the cities of Punxsutawney, Brookville, and Indiana
1044 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WIND...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* PERIOD OF STRONGEST WIND...Tonight and early Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph are 
expected.

Please report down trees or branches by calling 412-262-1988,
posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter
@NWSPITTSBURGH

&&

$$

PAZ074-076-WVZ510>513-122345-
/O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0003.170212T1800Z-170213T1800Z/
Westmoreland Ridges-Fayette Ridges-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-
Including the cities of Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, Ohiopyle, 
Coopers Rock, Kingwood, Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, 
Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, and Saint George
1044 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

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

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* PERIOD OF STRONGEST WIND...This evening through Monday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph are 
expected.

Please report down trees or branches by calling 412-262-1988,
posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter
@NWSPITTSBURGH

&&

$$
15
587 
WWUS71 KPBZ 121930
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
230 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017


MDZ001-WVZ514-130330-
/O.CON.KPBZ.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/
Garrett-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland MD, 
Grantsville, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley
230 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...

* WIND...West 20 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph.

* PERIOD OF STRONGEST WIND...This evening through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging wind may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Expect power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

Please report wind damage by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the
NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPITTSBURGH

&&

$$

PAZ074-076-WVZ510>513-130330-
/O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/
Westmoreland Ridges-Fayette Ridges-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-
Including the cities of Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, Ohiopyle, 
Coopers Rock, Kingwood, Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, 
Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, and Saint George
230 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

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

* WIND...West 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* PERIOD OF STRONGEST WIND...This evening through Monday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph are
expected.

Please report down trees or branches by calling 412-262-1988,
posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter
@NWSPITTSBURGH

&&

$$

OHZ040-041-050-PAZ007>009-013>016-020>023-029-031-073-075-WVZ001-
002-509-130330-
/O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0003.170212T2300Z-170213T1200Z/
Carroll-Columbiana-Jefferson-Mercer-Venango-Forest-Lawrence-
Butler-Clarion-Beaver-Allegheny-Armstrong-Indiana-Washington-
Greene-Westmoreland-Fayette-Hancock-Brooke-Monongalia-
Including the cities of Carrollton, Malvern, East Liverpool, 
Salem, Columbiana, Steubenville, Sharon, Hermitage, Grove City, 
Oil City, Franklin, Tionesta, New Castle, Ellwood City, Butler, 
Clarion, Punxsutawney, Brookville, Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, 
Ambridge, Monaca, Pittsburgh Metro Area, Kittanning, Ford City, 
Indiana, Washington, Canonsburg, Waynesburg, Murrysville, 
Greensburg, New Kensington, Uniontown, Weirton, Follansbee, 
Wellsburg, and Morgantown
230 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST MONDAY...

* WIND...West 15 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph.

* PERIOD OF STRONGEST WIND...Tonight and early Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph are
expected.

Please report down trees or branches by calling 412-262-1988,
posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter
@NWSPITTSBURGH

&&

$$
025 
WWUS71 KPBZ 122336
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
636 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

MDZ001-WVZ514-130745-
/O.CON.KPBZ.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/
Garrett-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland MD, 
Grantsville, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley
636 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...

* WIND...West 20 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph.

* PERIOD OF STRONGEST WIND...9 PM this evening through early Monday
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property
damage.

Please report wind damage by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the
NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPITTSBURGH

&&

$$

OHZ039-048-049-058-059-WVZ003-004-130745-
/O.EXA.KPBZ.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170213T1200Z/
Tuscarawas-Coshocton-Harrison-Guernsey-Belmont-Ohio-Marshall-
Including the cities of New Philadelphia, Dover, Coshocton, 
Cadiz, Cambridge, Martins Ferry, St. Clairsville, Wheeling, 
and Moundsville
636 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect until 7 AM EST Monday.

* WIND...West 15 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph.

* PERIOD OF STRONGEST WIND...This evening into early Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph are
expected.

Please report down trees or branches by calling 412-262-1988,
posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter
@NWSPITTSBURGH

&&

$$

PAZ074-076-WVZ510>513-130745-
/O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/
Westmoreland Ridges-Fayette Ridges-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-
Including the cities of Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, Ohiopyle, 
Coopers Rock, Kingwood, Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, 
Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, and Saint George
636 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

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

* WIND...West 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* PERIOD OF STRONGEST WIND...This evening into Monday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph are
expected.

Please report down trees or branches by calling 412-262-1988,
posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter
@NWSPITTSBURGH

&&

$$

OHZ040-041-050-PAZ007>009-013>016-020>023-029-031-073-075-WVZ001-
002-509-130745-
/O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170213T1200Z/
Carroll-Columbiana-Jefferson-Mercer-Venango-Forest-Lawrence-
Butler-Clarion-Beaver-Allegheny-Armstrong-Indiana-Washington-
Greene-Westmoreland-Fayette-Hancock-Brooke-Monongalia-
Including the cities of Carrollton, Malvern, East Liverpool, 
Salem, Columbiana, Steubenville, Sharon, Hermitage, Grove City, 
Oil City, Franklin, Tionesta, New Castle, Ellwood City, Butler, 
Clarion, Punxsutawney, Brookville, Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, 
Ambridge, Monaca, Pittsburgh Metro Area, Kittanning, Ford City, 
Indiana, Washington, Canonsburg, Waynesburg, Murrysville, 
Greensburg, New Kensington, Uniontown, Weirton, Follansbee, 
Wellsburg, and Morgantown
636 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...

* WIND...West 15 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph.

* PERIOD OF STRONGEST WIND...This evening into early Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph are
expected.

Please report down trees or branches by calling 412-262-1988,
posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter
@NWSPITTSBURGH

&&

$$
853 
WWUS71 KPBZ 130225
NPWPBZ

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

MDZ001-WVZ514-131030-
/O.CON.KPBZ.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/
Garrett-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland MD, 
Grantsville, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley
925 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...

* WIND...West 20 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph.

* PERIOD OF STRONGEST WIND...Ongoing through early Monday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult... especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property
damage.

Please report wind damage by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the
NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPITTSBURGH

&&

$$

PAZ074-076-WVZ510>513-131030-
/O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/
Westmoreland Ridges-Fayette Ridges-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-
Including the cities of Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, Ohiopyle, 
Coopers Rock, Kingwood, Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, 
Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, and Saint George
925 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

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

* WIND...West 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* PERIOD OF STRONGEST WIND...Ongoing through Monday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph are
expected.

Please report down trees or branches by calling 412-262-1988,
posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter
@NWSPITTSBURGH

&&

$$

OHZ039>041-048>050-058-059-PAZ007>009-013>016-020>023-029-031-073-
075-WVZ001>004-509-131030-
/O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170213T1200Z/
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson-
Guernsey-Belmont-Mercer-Venango-Forest-Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-
Beaver-Allegheny-Armstrong-Indiana-Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-
Fayette-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-Monongalia-
Including the cities of New Philadelphia, Dover, Carrollton, 
Malvern, East Liverpool, Salem, Columbiana, Coshocton, Cadiz, 
Steubenville, Cambridge, Martins Ferry, St. Clairsville, Sharon, 
Hermitage, Grove City, Oil City, Franklin, Tionesta, New Castle, 
Ellwood City, Butler, Clarion, Punxsutawney, Brookville, 
Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, Ambridge, Monaca, Pittsburgh Metro Area,
Kittanning, Ford City, Indiana, Washington, Canonsburg, 
Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, Uniontown, 
Weirton, Follansbee, Wellsburg, Wheeling, Moundsville, 
and Morgantown
925 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...

* WIND...West 15 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph.

* PERIOD OF STRONGEST WIND...Ongoing into early Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph are
expected.

Please report down trees or branches by calling 412-262-1988,
posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter
@NWSPITTSBURGH

&&

$$
553 
WWUS71 KPBZ 130832
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
332 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

OHZ039>041-048>050-058-059-PAZ007>009-013>016-020>023-029-031-073-
075-WVZ001>004-509-130945-
/O.CAN.KPBZ.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170213T1200Z/
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson-
Guernsey-Belmont-Mercer-Venango-Forest-Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-
Beaver-Allegheny-Armstrong-Indiana-Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-
Fayette-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-Monongalia-
Including the cities of New Philadelphia, Dover, Carrollton, 
Malvern, East Liverpool, Salem, Columbiana, Coshocton, Cadiz, 
Steubenville, Cambridge, Martins Ferry, St. Clairsville, Sharon, 
Hermitage, Grove City, Oil City, Franklin, Tionesta, New Castle, 
Ellwood City, Butler, Clarion, Punxsutawney, Brookville, 
Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, Ambridge, Monaca, Pittsburgh Metro Area,
Kittanning, Ford City, Indiana, Washington, Canonsburg, 
Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, Uniontown, 
Weirton, Follansbee, Wellsburg, Wheeling, Moundsville, 
and Morgantown
332 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has cancelled the Wind
Advisory.

Wind gusts will continue to diminish this morning. With all
observations over the last three hours now under 40 miles per
hour, the advisory has been cancelled. 

$$

MDZ001-WVZ514-131645-
/O.CON.KPBZ.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/
Garrett-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland MD, 
Grantsville, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley
332 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WIND...West 20 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph.

* PERIOD OF STRONGEST WIND...wind gusts in the highest elevations
  will pick up again after sunrise.

* IMPACTS...Damaging wind may blow down trees and power lines.
  Expect power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property
damage.

Please report wind damage by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the
NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPITTSBURGH

&&

$$

PAZ074-076-WVZ510>513-131645-
/O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/
Westmoreland Ridges-Fayette Ridges-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-
Including the cities of Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, Ohiopyle, 
Coopers Rock, Kingwood, Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, 
Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, and Saint George
332 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

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

* WIND...West 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* PERIOD OF STRONGEST WIND...wind gusts in the highest elevations
  will pick up again after sunrise..

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph are
expected.

Please report down trees or branches by calling 412-262-1988,
posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter
@NWSPITTSBURGH

&&

$$
579 
WWUS71 KPBZ 131219
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
719 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017


MDZ001-WVZ514-131800-
/O.CAN.KPBZ.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KPBZ.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/
Garrett-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland MD, 
Grantsville, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley
719 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect until 1 PM EST this afternoon. The
High Wind Warning has been cancelled.

* WIND...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

* PERIOD OF STRONGEST WIND...wind gusts in the highest 
  elevations will pick up again after sunrise..

* IMPACTS...Strong wind may blow down limbs and poorly rooted
  trees. Scattered power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are 
expected.

Please report down trees or branches by calling 412-262-1988, 
posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter 
@NWSPITTSBURGH

&&

$$

PAZ074-076-WVZ510>513-131800-
/O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/
Westmoreland Ridges-Fayette Ridges-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-
Including the cities of Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, Ohiopyle, 
Coopers Rock, Kingwood, Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, 
Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, and Saint George
719 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

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

* WIND...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

* PERIOD OF STRONGEST WIND...wind gusts in the highest 
  elevations will pick up again after sunrise..

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are 
expected.

Please report down trees or branches by calling 412-262-1988,
posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter
@NWSPITTSBURGH

&&

$$

15

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Pittsburgh, PA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Feb 12, 12:55 AM EST, 2 hours 45 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 12, 12:55 AM EST, 2 hours 45 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
1255 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
Low pressure will bring rain and warm temperatures overnight
into Sunday. Snow showers and colder air will return for the
start of the new week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TODAY/...
Deeper moisture, associated with blossoming precipitation just
south of I-70 in Ohio, will slowly spread northeastward through
the night as low pressure approaches. Adjusted PoPs based on the
latest hi res model guidance but generally kept the trend of
previous shifts...categorical precip until the front passage
this afternoon.

Warm advection overnight should support nearly steady or rising
temperatures, moderated slightly by anticipated rainfall. Values
will remain well above seasonal averages with a slightly early
reach to max temperatures with an afternoon cold front passage.

The low pressure system is expected to intensify before
transitioning to the coast. During this time, a tightening
pressure gradient will support some strong wind gusts through
the afternoon and into Sunday night. The HWO continues to
highlight the wind concerns, with a watch in effect for the
ridges, where the highest wind gusts are possible.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Updated Sunday night through Monday morning for the inclusion of
High Wind Watch in the mountains of WV and MD. Guidance
continues to show deep mixing behind the cold front, tapping
into a stout 60+ knot jet near the descending tropopause.

Previous Discussion...
Wind gusts will really crank up Sunday evening, especially in
the ridges. The higher elevations appear likely to reach
advisory criteria and probably Warning criteria. In addition to
the winds, snow showers will pick up as well. There is some
uncertainty as to exactly when rain will change over to snow,
and considering the dynamics involve, the changeover could have
an impact on how much snow occurs. The typical locations in the
ridges and I-80 corridor will have the highest snowfall totals,
and the need for winter weather advisories can't be ruled out
in these areas.

Both wind gusts and snow should be settling down by Monday
morning, with accumulating snow expected to be over by Monday
afternoon. High pressure will enter the region on Monday and
bring a brief tranquil period. Highs will drop 5 to 10 degrees
below normal on Monday and rise back slightly above normal on
Tuesday.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As northwest flow develops through the middle part of the week,
cooler air will bring a chance of snow showers as temperatures
drop below normal once again. By Thursday night precipitation
chances should come to an end. Temperatures should moderate for
Friday and Saturday.

&&

.AVIATION /05Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
MVFR cigs spreading north with low level moisture and light rain
will deteriorate to IFR late tonight into early Sunday morning as
low pressure crosses the region. Behind low by afternoon a cold
front will bring a wind shift 15-18Z with light easterly winds
becoming west to northwest with gusts to 30 KTs behind front. CIGs
will improve behind the front, but scattered restrictions in snow
showers will develop toward evening.

.OUTLOOK...
Restrictions can be expected into early Tuesday as cold flow in
the wake of the aforementioned low supports stratocu and snow
showers.

&&

.PBZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MD...High Wind Watch from this afternoon through Monday afternoon
     for MDZ001.
OH...None.
PA...None.
WV...High Wind Watch from this afternoon through Monday afternoon
     for WVZ512>514.

&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 11, 8:26 PM EST, 7 hours 14 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
826 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017

MDZ001-WVZ512>514-130130-
Garrett-Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
826 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western Maryland and northern
West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

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

   High Wind Watch.

In addition to the High Wind Watch, 2 to 4 inches of snow will also
be possible Sunday night into Monday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

PAZ023-074-076-130130-
Indiana-Westmoreland Ridges-Fayette Ridges-
826 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Pennsylvania and
west central Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Wind gusts will range from 45 to 60 mph Sunday evening into Monday
morning. In addition, 2 to 4 inches of snow will also be possible
during that time period. A High Wind Advisory or Warning and/or
Winter Weather Advisory may be needed.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

PAZ007>009-015-016-130130-
Mercer-Venango-Forest-Clarion-Jefferson-
826 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Pennsylvania and
west central Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Two to four inches of snow will be possible Sunday night into Monday
morning. In addition, Wind gusts could increase to 45 to 50 mph
Sunday evening into Monday morning. A Winter Weather and/or Wind
Advisory may be needed.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ013-014-020>022-029-031-073-
075-WVZ001>004-012-021-509>511-130130-
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson-Muskingum-
Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Lawrence-Butler-Beaver-Allegheny-
Armstrong-Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-Fayette-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-
Marshall-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
826 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Ohio, southwest
Pennsylvania, west central Pennsylvania, western Pennsylvania,
northern West Virginia and northern panhandle of West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Wind gusts could increase to 40 to 50 mph Sunday evening into Monday
morning. A Wind Advisory may be needed.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 11, 8:19 PM ESTHigh Wind WatchPBZ7 hr
Feb 12, 3:40 AM ESTWind AdvisoryPBZ31 hr
Feb 12, 3:40 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryPBZ28 hr

Nearby

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Sources

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