Alert archive / West Virginia / Tornado Warnings in 2017
Tornado Warning 4, NWS Charleston, WV
NWS Charleston, WV issued this tornado warning at Mar 1, 2017, 9:55 AM EST for 5 counties in West Virginia. It was in force for 35 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, 9:55 AM EST (14:55 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 1, 2017, 10:30 AM EST
- In force
- 35 min
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, WV
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Braxton County, WV, Calhoun County, WV, Gilmer County, WV, Jackson County, WV, Roane County, WV
The radar
The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 72 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:58 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 6:48 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 5 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Pittsburgh, PA (KAGC), launched 12:00Z, 2.9 hours before the alert went out and 206 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.
- 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
The text
As transmitted.
986
WFUS51 KRLX 011455
TORRLX
WVC007-013-021-035-087-011530-
/O.NEW.KRLX.TO.W.0004.170301T1455Z-170301T1530Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
955 AM EST WED MAR 1 2017
The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Calhoun County in north central West Virginia...
Southwestern Gilmer County in north central West Virginia...
Northwestern Braxton County in north central West Virginia...
Roane County in central West Virginia...
Southeastern Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia...
* Until 1030 AM EST
* At 954 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Spencer, moving east at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Arnoldsburg around 1010 AM EST.
Cedar Creek State Park around 1025 AM EST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Shock,
Millstone, Wilsie, Harmony, Tariff, Rosedale, Mount Zion, Orma,
Looneyville and Nicut.
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.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
Please report Severe Weather to the National Weather Service by
calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
You may also report severe weather by posting your report to the
Charleston West Virginia National Weather Service Facebook Page, or
by using the Twitter Hashtag, NWSRLX.
&&
LAT...LON 3866 8081 3865 8101 3867 8103 3865 8105
3863 8157 3886 8156 3897 8080
TIME...MOT...LOC 1454Z 264DEG 56KT 3876 8145
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
093 follow-up statements
052
WWUS51 KRLX 011505
SVSRLX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1005 AM EST WED MAR 1 2017
WVC035-011514-
/O.CAN.KRLX.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170301T1530Z/
Jackson WV-
1005 AM EST WED MAR 1 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN JACKSON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 100 PM EST for
central, north central and northwestern West Virginia.
LAT...LON 3866 8081 3865 8101 3867 8103 3865 8105
3863 8153 3867 8155 3881 8152 3887 8152
3897 8080
TIME...MOT...LOC 1504Z 264DEG 56KT 3878 8124
$$
WVC007-013-021-087-011530-
/O.CON.KRLX.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170301T1530Z/
Calhoun WV-Gilmer WV-Braxton WV-Roane WV-
1005 AM EST WED MAR 1 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 AM EST FOR
CALHOUN...SOUTHWESTERN GILMER...NORTHWESTERN BRAXTON AND ROANE
COUNTIES...
At 1004 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Arnoldsburg, or near Spencer, moving east at 65 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Arnoldsburg around 1010 AM EST.
Cedar Creek State Park around 1025 AM EST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Shock,
Millstone, Wilsie, Harmony, Tariff, Rosedale, Mount Zion, Orma,
Looneyville and Nicut.
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.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
Please report Severe Weather to the National Weather Service by
calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
You may also report severe weather by posting your report to the
Charleston West Virginia National Weather Service Facebook Page, or
by using the Twitter Hashtag, NWSRLX.
&&
LAT...LON 3866 8081 3865 8101 3867 8103 3865 8105
3863 8153 3867 8155 3881 8152 3887 8152
3897 8080
TIME...MOT...LOC 1504Z 264DEG 56KT 3878 8124
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
13477
WWUS51 KRLX 011516
SVSRLX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1016 AM EST WED MAR 1 2017
WVC087-011526-
/O.CAN.KRLX.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170301T1530Z/
Roane WV-
1016 AM EST WED MAR 1 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR ROANE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 100 PM EST for
central and north central West Virginia.
LAT...LON 3866 8081 3865 8101 3867 8103 3865 8105
3865 8116 3867 8116 3868 8117 3874 8117
3879 8123 3880 8122 3883 8122 3885 8123
3885 8125 3887 8124 3891 8126 3897 8080
TIME...MOT...LOC 1516Z 264DEG 56KT 3880 8099
$$
WVC007-013-021-011530-
/O.CON.KRLX.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170301T1530Z/
Calhoun WV-Gilmer WV-Braxton WV-
1016 AM EST WED MAR 1 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 AM EST FOR
CALHOUN...SOUTHWESTERN GILMER AND NORTHWESTERN BRAXTON COUNTIES...
At 1016 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles east of Arnoldsburg, or 9 miles southeast of
Grantsville, moving east at 65 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Cedar Creek State Park around 1025 AM EST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Shock,
Millstone, Orma, Wilsie, Rosedale, Nicut, Stumptown, Mount Zion,
Cedarville and Chloe.
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.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
Please report Severe Weather to the National Weather Service by
calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
You may also report severe weather by posting your report to the
Charleston West Virginia National Weather Service Facebook Page, or
by using the Twitter Hashtag, NWSRLX.
&&
LAT...LON 3866 8081 3865 8101 3867 8103 3865 8105
3865 8116 3867 8116 3868 8117 3874 8117
3879 8123 3880 8122 3883 8122 3885 8123
3885 8125 3887 8124 3891 8126 3897 8080
TIME...MOT...LOC 1516Z 264DEG 56KT 3880 8099
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
13027
WWUS51 KRLX 011527
SVSRLX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1027 AM EST WED MAR 1 2017
WVC007-013-021-011535-
/O.EXP.KRLX.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170301T1530Z/
Calhoun WV-Gilmer WV-Braxton WV-
1027 AM EST WED MAR 1 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CALHOUN...SOUTHWESTERN GILMER AND
NORTHWESTERN BRAXTON COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 1030 AM EST...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved east
of the area and weakened. The storm was still capable of producing
strong winds and damaging hail. The tornado warning will be allowed
to expire.
A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 100 PM EST for
central and north central West Virginia.
LAT...LON 3866 8081 3865 8101 3867 8103 3865 8105
3865 8116 3867 8116 3868 8117 3874 8117
3879 8123 3880 8122 3883 8122 3885 8123
3885 8125 3887 8124 3891 8126 3897 8080
TIME...MOT...LOC 1525Z 264DEG 56KT 3881 8086
$$
13The office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 4:14 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Wood | 31 min |
| Mar 1, 4:23 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Doddridge, Harrison, Taylor, Tyler | 37 min |
| Mar 1, 5:30 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Mason | 30 min |
| Mar 1, 5:44 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Jackson, Mason, Wirt, Wood | 31 min |
| Mar 1, 6:15 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Calhoun, Gilmer, Jackson, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt | 30 min |
| Mar 1, 6:44 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Jackson, Mason | 31 min |
| Mar 1, 6:46 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Barbour, Calhoun, Gilmer, Harrison, Lewis, Ritchie and 1 more | 29 min |
| Mar 1, 6:58 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Doddridge, Harrison, Taylor | 32 min |
| Mar 1, 7:15 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Calhoun, Jackson, Roane | 30 min |
| Mar 1, 7:17 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Barbour, Lewis | 28 min |
| Mar 1, 7:36 AM EST | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Jackson, Lewis, Ritchie and 2 more | 5 hr |
| Mar 1, 8:47 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Cabell, Mason | 28 min |
| Mar 1, 8:58 AM EST | Tornado Warning | RLX | Jackson, Mason, Wood | 32 min |
| Mar 1, 9:01 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Cabell, Wayne | 44 min |
| Mar 1, 9:07 AM EST | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Jackson, Mason, Wirt | 5 hr |
| Mar 1, 9:09 AM EST | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Doddridge, Harrison, Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler, Wirt and 1 more | 5 hr |
| Mar 1, 9:16 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Cabell, Jackson, Mason, Putnam | 29 min |
| Mar 1, 9:26 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Boone, Cabell, Kanawha, Lincoln, Mingo, Putnam and 1 more | 49 min |
| Mar 1, 9:28 AM EST | Tornado Warning | RLX | Calhoun, Jackson, Ritchie, Wirt, Wood | 32 min |
| Mar 1, 9:33 AM EST | Tornado Warning | RLX | Calhoun, Jackson, Mason, Putnam, Roane | 27 min |
| Mar 1, 9:41 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Clay, Jackson, Kanawha, Putnam, Roane | 34 min |
| Mar 1, 9:48 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Boone, Fayette, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mingo and 2 more | 27 min |
| Mar 1, 10:01 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler and 1 more | 29 min |
| Mar 1, 10:07 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | McDowell, Mingo, Wyoming | 23 min |
| Mar 1, 10:16 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Braxton, Calhoun, Clay, Fayette, Kanawha, Nicholas and 2 more | 29 min |
| Mar 1, 10:18 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Boone, Fayette, Kanawha, Logan, Mingo, Nicholas and 2 more | 27 min |
| Mar 1, 10:25 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Braxton, Gilmer, Lewis, Randolph, Upshur, Webster | 35 min |
| Mar 1, 10:28 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | McDowell, Mingo, Wyoming | 32 min |
| Mar 1, 10:32 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Doddridge, Harrison, Lewis, Taylor | 43 min |
| Mar 1, 10:44 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Fayette, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Raleigh, Randolph, Webster and 1 more | 31 min |
| Mar 1, 10:59 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Pocahontas, Randolph, Upshur | 31 min |
| Mar 1, 11:33 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Jackson, Mason, Wirt | 3 hr |
| Mar 1, 11:55 AM EST | Wind Advisory | RLX | Pocahontas, Randolph | 20 hr |
| Mar 1, 12:23 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Doddridge, Harrison, Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler, Wirt and 1 more | 8 hr |
| Mar 1, 12:27 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Jackson, Lewis, Ritchie and 2 more | 2 hr |
| Mar 1, 6:20 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Harrison | 25 min |
| Mar 1, 6:49 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Nicholas, Webster | 41 min |
| Mar 1, 6:52 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Raleigh, Wyoming | 38 min |
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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.