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Tornado Warning 4, NWS Charleston, WV

March 1, 20175 counties in West Virginia

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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Mar 1, 6:48 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC5 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Pittsburgh, PA at 12:00Z on 2017-03-01Temperature 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, Pittsburgh, PA at 12:00Z on 2017-03-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 605 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
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.

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

$$

09
3 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

$$

13
477 
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

$$

13
027 
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 

$$

13

The office that day

Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 1, 4:14 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXWood31 min
Mar 1, 4:23 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRLXDoddridge, Harrison, Taylor, Tyler37 min
Mar 1, 5:30 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRLXMason30 min
Mar 1, 5:44 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXJackson, Mason, Wirt, Wood31 min
Mar 1, 6:15 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXCalhoun, Gilmer, Jackson, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt30 min
Mar 1, 6:44 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXJackson, Mason31 min
Mar 1, 6:46 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXBarbour, Calhoun, Gilmer, Harrison, Lewis, Ritchie and 1 more29 min
Mar 1, 6:58 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRLXDoddridge, Harrison, Taylor32 min
Mar 1, 7:15 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRLXCalhoun, Jackson, Roane30 min
Mar 1, 7:17 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRLXBarbour, Lewis28 min
Mar 1, 7:36 AM ESTFlash Flood WarningRLXCalhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Jackson, Lewis, Ritchie and 2 more5 hr
Mar 1, 8:47 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXCabell, Mason28 min
Mar 1, 8:58 AM ESTTornado WarningRLXJackson, Mason, Wood32 min
Mar 1, 9:01 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXCabell, Wayne44 min
Mar 1, 9:07 AM ESTFlash Flood WarningRLXJackson, Mason, Wirt5 hr
Mar 1, 9:09 AM ESTFlash Flood WarningRLXDoddridge, Harrison, Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler, Wirt and 1 more5 hr
Mar 1, 9:16 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXCabell, Jackson, Mason, Putnam29 min
Mar 1, 9:26 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXBoone, Cabell, Kanawha, Lincoln, Mingo, Putnam and 1 more49 min
Mar 1, 9:28 AM ESTTornado WarningRLXCalhoun, Jackson, Ritchie, Wirt, Wood32 min
Mar 1, 9:33 AM ESTTornado WarningRLXCalhoun, Jackson, Mason, Putnam, Roane27 min
Mar 1, 9:41 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXClay, Jackson, Kanawha, Putnam, Roane34 min
Mar 1, 9:48 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXBoone, Fayette, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mingo and 2 more27 min
Mar 1, 10:01 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXCalhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler and 1 more29 min
Mar 1, 10:07 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXMcDowell, Mingo, Wyoming23 min
Mar 1, 10:16 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXBraxton, Calhoun, Clay, Fayette, Kanawha, Nicholas and 2 more29 min
Mar 1, 10:18 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXBoone, Fayette, Kanawha, Logan, Mingo, Nicholas and 2 more27 min
Mar 1, 10:25 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXBraxton, Gilmer, Lewis, Randolph, Upshur, Webster35 min
Mar 1, 10:28 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXMcDowell, Mingo, Wyoming32 min
Mar 1, 10:32 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRLXDoddridge, Harrison, Lewis, Taylor43 min
Mar 1, 10:44 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXFayette, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Raleigh, Randolph, Webster and 1 more31 min
Mar 1, 10:59 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXPocahontas, Randolph, Upshur31 min
Mar 1, 11:33 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningRLXJackson, Mason, Wirt3 hr
Mar 1, 11:55 AM ESTWind AdvisoryRLXPocahontas, Randolph20 hr
Mar 1, 12:23 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningRLXDoddridge, Harrison, Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler, Wirt and 1 more8 hr
Mar 1, 12:27 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningRLXCalhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Jackson, Lewis, Ritchie and 2 more2 hr
Mar 1, 6:20 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRLXHarrison25 min
Mar 1, 6:49 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRLXNicholas, Webster41 min
Mar 1, 6:52 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRLXRaleigh, Wyoming38 min

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