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Tornado Warning 1, NWS Pittsburgh, PA

March 1, 2017Belmont County, Monroe County, Ohio; Marshall County, Wetzel County, West Virginia

NWS Pittsburgh, PA issued this tornado warning at Mar 1, 2017, 9:36 AM EST for Belmont County, Monroe County, Ohio; Marshall County, Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was in force for 9 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Mar 1, 2017, 9:36 AM EST (14:36 UTC)
Expired: Mar 1, 2017, 9:45 AM EST
In force: 9 min
Issued by: NWS Pittsburgh, PA
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 0.75 in

Counties Belmont County, OH, Monroe County, OH, Marshall County, WV, Wetzel County, WV

The radar

The Pittsburgh radar (KPBZ), 103 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:36 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.

Did it verify

Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this tornado warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The nearest sounding before it

Pittsburgh, PA (KAGC), launched 12:00Z, 2.6 hours before the alert went out and 98 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-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

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: 991 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 46 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 605 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 588 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

265 
WFUS51 KPBZ 011436
TORPBZ
OHC013-111-WVC051-103-011445-
/O.NEW.KPBZ.TO.W.0001.170301T1436Z-170301T1445Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
936 AM EST WED MAR 1 2017

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Monroe County in east central Ohio...
  Southeastern Belmont County in east central Ohio...
  Northwestern Wetzel County in northern West Virginia...
  Southern Marshall County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 945 AM EST..

* At 936 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 7 miles west of Fairview, or 7 miles northwest of New
  Martinsville, moving east at 60 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado. 

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely. 

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Powhatan Point around 945 AM EST. 

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lynn
Camp, Clarington, Grove Oak, Glen Easton, Proctor, Woodlands,
Hannibal, Cameron and Laings.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3963 8098 3981 8104 3992 8063 3967 8054
TIME...MOT...LOC 1436Z 256DEG 52KT 3975 8092 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this tornado 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 tornado warning went out at Mar 1, 8:22 AM EST, 1 hour 14 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 1, 8:22 AM EST, 1 hour 14 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
822 AM EST Wed Mar 1 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
The advance of a strong cold front has brought showers and
thunderstorms to the Upper Ohio Region for today. Much cooler
temperatures will then last through much of the weekend.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
The second crossing shortwave has been supporting showers and
some thunderstorms to move across the area with the third round
of convection not lagging too far behind. As low level moisture
increases and daytime heating gradually rises, the concern for
severe thunderstorms enhances as instability potentially
increases. With large amounts of shear in place, developing
convection from now into the afternoon hours has a good
potential to produce damaging winds. As the third round of
convection exits the area, hi-res models are indicating a break
in convection before the cold front starts to initiate some
convection again late in the afternoon. Uncertain to how strong
these showers or thunderstorms may become due to the amount of
instability present at the time.

Late day cold frontal passage will end these threats and return
cold and snow showers chances to the region. Wind gusts behind
the front are expected to approach advisory criteria as cold
advection at the top of the boundary layer improves mixing. An
HWO mention will suffice for this mornings package given the
ongoing issues.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
After the FROPA, upper troughing, cold advection, and limited
lake and terrain enhancement should result in scattered snow
showers through Thursday as temperatures return to sub average.

Clipper system which has been well-advertised by the models
digs over the region on Thursday night with some accumulating
snow expected. Snow showers should linger and possibly
reenhance Friday afternoon with steep low-level lapse rates.
Accumulation rates may initially struggle with warm ground, but
cannot rule out the eventual need for a winter weather advisory
in at least the ridges.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Troughing pattern in the wake of the clipper Saturday
transitions to a more zonal/flat ridge pattern for Sunday and
Monday, and then a more amplified pattern once again by Tuesday
with another trough/front approaching. Mainly dry weather for
Saturday may be followed by a weak disturbance on Sunday, and
then better precipitation chances thereafter as southwest flow
and moisture ramp up again. Below average temperatures at the
start will rise moderate early in the new week.

&&

.AVIATION /13Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Shortwaves ahead of an approaching cold front should result in
mainly MVFR conditions through early this morning. The waves
should spread showers and thunderstorms across the region
through this morning with occasional IFR possible, with
additional showers and possible thunderstorms are expected with
the passage of the cold front this afternoon.

A strong jet in place will result in a LLWS potential early
until mixing begins later this morning results in mixing some of
this wind to the ground as sfc gusts. A strong pressure gradient
and cold advection should keep strong W gusts in the TAF
tonight.

.OUTLOOK...
Periodic restrictions are likely through Friday as cold low
pressure crosses the region.

&&

.PBZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MD...Flash Flood Watch through this evening for MDZ001.
OH...Flash Flood Watch through this evening for OHZ039>041-048>050-
     057>059-068-069.
PA...Flash Flood Watch through this evening for PAZ020-021-029-031-
     073>076.
WV...Flash Flood Watch through this evening for WVZ001>004-012-021-
     509>514.

&&

Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 1, 2:45 AM EST, 6 hours 51 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
245 AM EST Wed Mar 1 2017

MDZ001-OHZ057>059-068-069-PAZ021-029-031-073>076-WVZ002>004-012-021-
509>514-020745-
Garrett-Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Allegheny-Washington-
Greene-Westmoreland-Westmoreland Ridges-Fayette-Fayette Ridges-
Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
245 AM EST Wed Mar 1 2017

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EST THIS MORNING THROUGH
THIS EVENING...

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

There is an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms today. The main
severe threat is expected to be damaging wind. Isolated tornadoes are
also possible.

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

   Flash Flood Watch.

A cold front will end these threats by this evening, but wind gusts
in excess of 40 mph may require a wind advisory, especially over the
ridges.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Accumulating snowfall is expected on Thursday night and early
Friday. An Advisory may be required, especially over the higher
elevations.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

OHZ039>041-048>050-PAZ007>009-013>016-020-022-023-WVZ001-020745-
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson-Mercer-
Venango-Forest-Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Beaver-Armstrong-Indiana-
Hancock-
245 AM EST Wed Mar 1 2017

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Severe thunderstorms are possible today with the main threat coming
from damaging wind.

A cold front will end that threat by this evening, but wind gusts in
excess of 40 mph may require a wind advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Accumulating snowfall is expected on Thursday night and early Friday.
An Advisory may be required.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

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In the hours before

Special weather statement, Mar 1, 6:13 AM EST, 3 hours 23 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
613 AM EST WED MAR 1 2017

PAZ023-073>076-011145-
Fayette Ridges-Westmoreland Ridges-Westmoreland-Indiana-Fayette-
613 AM EST WED MAR 1 2017

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING GUSTY WIND WILL AFFECT
SOUTHERN INDIANA...SOUTHEASTERN WESTMORELAND AND NORTHEASTERN FAYETTE
COUNTIES...

At 612 AM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located 8 miles east of
Mount Pleasant, or 12 miles south of Latrobe, moving east at 70 mph.

Wind gusts up to 55 mph are possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Greensburg...                     Latrobe...
Mount Pleasant...                 McChesneytown-Loyalhanna...
Derry...                          Lawson Heights...
Ligonier...                       Seven Springs...
Calumet-Norvelt...                New Florence...
Youngstown...                     Laurel Mountain...

This includes  Pennsylvania Turnpike between mile markers 80 and 99.

LAT...LON 4018 7913 4018 7914 4016 7914 4016 7916
      4013 7917 4011 7919 4012 7921 4010 7923
      4009 7926 3997 7934 3997 7953 4029 7955
      4040 7898
TIME...MOT...LOC 1112Z 254DEG 59KT 4014 7938

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Local storm report, Mar 1, 7:51 AM EST, 1 hour 45 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PITTSBURGH PA
751 AM EST WED MAR 01 2017

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

0751 AM     FLASH FLOOD      CAMERON                 39.83N  80.57W
03/01/2017                   MARSHALL           WV   EMERGENCY MNGR

            WOLF RUN ROAD FLOODED

&&

EVENT NUMBER PBZ1700819

Local storm report, Mar 1, 7:52 AM EST, 1 hour 44 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PITTSBURGH PA
752 AM EST WED MAR 01 2017

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

0751 AM     FLASH FLOOD      MOUNDSVILLE             39.92N  80.74W
03/01/2017                   MARSHALL           WV   EMERGENCY MNGR

            BIG GAVES CREEK OUT OF ITS BANKS AND PARTIALLY FLOODING
            ROADS

&&

EVENT NUMBER PBZ1700820

Local storm report, Mar 1, 7:53 AM EST, 1 hour 43 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PITTSBURGH PA
753 AM EST WED MAR 01 2017

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

0752 AM     FLASH FLOOD      GLENDALE                39.95N  80.75W
03/01/2017                   MARSHALL           WV   EMERGENCY MNGR

            LITTLE GRAVES CREEK OUT OF ITS BANKS NEAR GLENDALE

&&

EVENT NUMBER PBZ1700821

Special weather statement, Mar 1, 7:57 AM EST, 1 hour 39 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
757 AM EST WED MAR 1 2017

MDZ001-WVZ511-512-011330-
Garrett-Eastern Preston-Preston-
757 AM EST WED MAR 1 2017

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING GUSTY WIND WILL AFFECT
CENTRAL GARRETT AND EAST CENTRAL PRESTON COUNTIES...

At 756 AM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located over Terra Alta,
moving east at 65 mph.

Wind gusts up to 55 mph are possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Mountain Lake Park...             Oakland...
Terra Alta...                     Loch Lynn Heights...
Deer Park...                      Albright...
Hutton...                         Deep Creek Lake State Park...
Crellin...                        Swallow Falls State Park...
McHenry...                        Big Run State Park...

LAT...LON 3948 7907 3947 7911 3946 7910 3946 7911
      3945 7910 3944 7912 3943 7911 3943 7913
      3941 7914 3942 7916 3939 7916 3940 7918
      3939 7918 3939 7920 3936 7922 3935 7963
      3953 7965 3960 7900
TIME...MOT...LOC 1256Z 264DEG 58KT 3945 7954

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Local storm report, Mar 1, 8:42 AM EST, 54 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PITTSBURGH PA
842 AM EST WED MAR 01 2017

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

0823 AM     FLASH FLOOD      FARMINGTON              39.81N  79.57W
03/01/2017                   FAYETTE            PA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            MINOR FLOODING ON DEAD MANS CREEK N FARMINGTON AREA.
            1.50 INCHES RAINFALL.

&&

EVENT NUMBER PBZ1700822

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Mar 1, 12:51 AM EST	Flash Flood Watch	PBZ	Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison and 5 more	12 hr
Mar 1, 2:56 AM EST	Special Weather Statement	PBZ	Coshocton, Harrison, Tuscarawas	49 min
Mar 1, 4:06 AM EST	Special Weather Statement	PBZ	Monroe	39 min
Mar 1, 7:35 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PBZ	Belmont, Guernsey, Monroe, Muskingum, Noble	36 hr
Mar 1, 8:15 AM EST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	PBZ	Belmont, Harrison, Jefferson	35 min
Mar 1, 9:00 AM EST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	PBZ	Belmont, Monroe, Noble	45 min
Mar 1, 9:44 AM EST	Tornado Warning	PBZ	Belmont, Monroe	31 min
Mar 1, 10:44 AM EST	Flash Flood Warning	PBZ	Belmont	3 hr
Mar 1, 12:44 PM EST	Wind Advisory	PBZ	Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison and 5 more	17 hr
Mar 1, 3:38 PM EST	Special Weather Statement	PBZ	Coshocton, Muskingum, Tuscarawas	52 min
Mar 1, 4:26 PM EST	Special Weather Statement	PBZ	Carroll, Columbiana, Harrison, Tuscarawas	64 min
Mar 1, 5:26 PM EST	Special Weather Statement	PBZ	Jefferson	49 min
Mar 1, 5:02 AM EST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	PBZ	Marion, Monongalia, Preston	28 min
Mar 1, 7:56 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PBZ	Marion, Monongalia, Preston, Tucker, Wetzel	9 hr
Mar 1, 10:17 AM EST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	PBZ	Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Wetzel	43 min
Mar 1, 11:00 AM EST	Special Weather Statement	PBZ	Preston	45 min
Mar 1, 11:11 AM EST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	PBZ	Marion, Monongalia, Preston, Tucker	49 min
Mar 1, 5:00 PM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PBZ	Marion, Monongalia, Preston, Tucker, Wetzel	6 hr

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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.