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Wind Advisory 8, NWS Charleston, WV

October 29, 2017Pocahontas County, Randolph County, Webster County, West Virginia

NWS Charleston, WV issued this wind advisory at Oct 29, 2017, 3:20 AM EDT for Pocahontas County, Randolph County, Webster County, West Virginia. It took effect at Oct 29, 2017, 5:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 13 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 29, 2017, 3:20 AM EDT (07:20 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 29, 2017, 5:00 PM EDT
Expired
Oct 30, 2017, 5:56 AM EDT
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, WV

Counties Pocahontas County, WV, Randolph County, WV, Webster County, WV

The radar

The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 143 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:21 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

Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 00:00Z, 7.3 hours before the alert went out and 157 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, Roanoke, VA at 00:00Z on 2017-10-29Temperature 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, Roanoke, VA at 00:00Z on 2017-10-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 70 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
3645 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
57 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
70 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-126 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

297 
WWUS71 KRLX 290720
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
320 AM EDT Sun Oct 29 2017


WVZ522>526-291530-
/O.NEW.KRLX.WI.Y.0008.171029T2100Z-171030T1400Z/
Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-
Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, and Harman
320 AM EDT Sun Oct 29 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EDT
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 5 PM this afternoon to 10 AM
EDT Monday.

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

* Timing...Late this afternoon and overnight hours.

* Impacts...These wind gusts could cause some weak tree limbs to
  snap. Light weight objects may be blown onto roads. Sudden cross
  winds, on the high speed routes, may cause driving 
  difficulties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph or wind gusts above 45
mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving 
difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra 
caution.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
544 
WWUS71 KRLX 291434
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1034 AM EDT Sun Oct 29 2017


WVZ522>526-292245-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0008.171029T2100Z-171030T1400Z/
Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-
Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, and Harman
1034 AM EDT Sun Oct 29 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM EDT MONDAY...

* Winds...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible
  along mountain tops.

* Timing...Late this afternoon and overnight hours.

* Impacts...These wind gusts could cause some weak tree limbs to 
  snap. Light weight objects may be blown onto roads. Sudden 
  cross winds, on the high speed routes, may cause driving 
  difficulties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph or wind gusts above
45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

KISTNER
111 
WWUS71 KRLX 291844
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
244 PM EDT Sun Oct 29 2017


KYZ101>103-105-OHZ067-076-087-VAZ004-WVZ005>011-013>020-024>034-
039-040-515-517-519-300300-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FZ.W.0010.171030T0300Z-171030T1400Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Morgan-Washington-Lawrence OH-
Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-
Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-
Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-
Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-
Northwest Nicholas-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Greenup, Grayson, Olive Hill, 
Ashland, Louisa, McConnelsville, Stockport, Marietta, Belpre, 
Ironton, South Point, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, 
Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, 
Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, 
Sistersville, Middlebourne, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, 
Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, 
Saint Albans, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville, Harrisville, 
Pennsboro, West Union, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, 
Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, 
Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, 
Oceana, Pineville, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, Bradley, 
Prosperity, Sophia, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, 
Summersville, Craigsville, and Birch River
244 PM EDT Sun Oct 29 2017

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Freeze
Warning, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to 10 AM EDT
Monday.

* Temperatures...In the Low 30s.

* Timing...Overnight Sunday into Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

WVZ522>526-300300-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0008.171029T2100Z-171030T1400Z/
Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-
Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, and Harman
244 PM EDT Sun Oct 29 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT MONDAY...

* Winds...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...Late this afternoon and overnight hours.

* Impacts...These wind gusts could cause some weak tree limbs to 
  snap. Light weight objects may be blown onto roads. Sudden 
  cross winds, on the high speed routes, may cause driving 
  difficulties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph or wind gusts above
45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

Kistner
560 
WWUS71 KRLX 300155
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
955 PM EDT Sun Oct 29 2017

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ067-076-087-VAZ004-WVZ005>011-013>020-024>034-
039-040-515-517-519-301000-
/O.CON.KRLX.FZ.W.0010.171030T0300Z-171030T1400Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Morgan-Washington-Lawrence OH-
Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-
Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-
Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-
Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-
Northwest Nicholas-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Greenup, Grayson, Olive Hill, 
Ashland, Louisa, McConnelsville, Stockport, Marietta, Belpre, 
Ironton, South Point, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, 
Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, 
Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, 
Sistersville, Middlebourne, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, 
Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, 
Saint Albans, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville, Harrisville, 
Pennsboro, West Union, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, 
Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, 
Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, 
Oceana, Pineville, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, Bradley, 
Prosperity, Sophia, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, 
Summersville, Craigsville, and Birch River
955 PM EDT Sun Oct 29 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT MONDAY...

* Temperatures...Dropping into the lower 30s by sunrise Monday 
  morning.

* Impacts...Those that still have sensitive vegetation will need 
  to take action to protect it or it will be damaged or killed.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill unprotected crops and 
other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

WVZ522>526-301000-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-171030T1400Z/
Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-
Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, and Harman
955 PM EDT Sun Oct 29 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT MONDAY...

* Winds...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph,
  primarily for elevations above 2500 feet.

* Timing...Tonight through Monday morning. The strongest winds
  will occur through 3 AM.

* Impacts...These wind gusts could cause some weak tree limbs to 
  snap. Light weight objects may be blown onto roads. Sudden 
  cross winds, on the high speed routes, may cause driving 
  difficulties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph or wind gusts above
45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$
804 
WWUS71 KRLX 300548
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
148 AM EDT Mon Oct 30 2017

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ067-076-087-VAZ004-WVZ005>011-013>020-024>034-
039-040-515-517-519-301400-
/O.CON.KRLX.FZ.W.0010.000000T0000Z-171030T1400Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Morgan-Washington-Lawrence OH-
Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-
Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-
Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-
Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-
Northwest Nicholas-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Greenup, Grayson, Olive Hill, 
Ashland, Louisa, McConnelsville, Stockport, Marietta, Belpre, 
Ironton, South Point, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, 
Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, 
Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, 
Sistersville, Middlebourne, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, 
Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, 
Saint Albans, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville, Harrisville, 
Pennsboro, West Union, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, 
Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, 
Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, 
Oceana, Pineville, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, Bradley, 
Prosperity, Sophia, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, 
Summersville, Craigsville, and Birch River
148 AM EDT Mon Oct 30 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* Temperatures...Dropping into the upper 20s to lower 30s by
  sunrise.

* Impacts...Those that still have sensitive vegetation will need 
  to take action to protect it or it will be damaged or killed.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill unprotected crops and
other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

WVZ522>526-301400-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-171030T1400Z/
Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-
Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, and Harman
148 AM EDT Mon Oct 30 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* Winds...West to northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph,
  primarily for elevations above 2500 feet.

* Timing...Through mid morning. The strongest winds will occur
  prior to sunrise.

* Impacts...These wind gusts could cause some weak tree limbs to 
  snap. Light weight objects may be blown onto roads. Sudden 
  cross winds, on the high speed routes, may cause driving 
  difficulties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph or wind gusts above
45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$
442 
WWUS71 KRLX 300613
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
213 AM EDT Mon Oct 30 2017

VAZ003-301400-
/O.EXA.KRLX.FZ.W.0010.000000T0000Z-171030T1400Z/
Dickenson-
Including the city of Clintwood
213 AM EDT Mon Oct 30 2017

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Freeze
Warning, which is in effect until 10 AM EDT this morning.

* Temperatures...Dropping into the upper 20s to lower 30s by 
  sunrise.

* Impacts...Those that still have sensitive vegetation will need
  to take action to protect it or it will be damaged or killed.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill unprotected crops and
other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ067-076-087-VAZ004-WVZ005>011-013>020-024>034-
039-040-515-517-519-301400-
/O.CON.KRLX.FZ.W.0010.000000T0000Z-171030T1400Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Morgan-Washington-Lawrence OH-
Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-
Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-
Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-
Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-
Northwest Nicholas-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Greenup, Grayson, Olive Hill, 
Ashland, Louisa, McConnelsville, Stockport, Marietta, Belpre, 
Ironton, South Point, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, 
Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, 
Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, 
Sistersville, Middlebourne, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, 
Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, 
Saint Albans, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville, Harrisville, 
Pennsboro, West Union, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, 
Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, 
Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, 
Oceana, Pineville, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, Bradley, 
Prosperity, Sophia, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, 
Summersville, Craigsville, and Birch River
213 AM EDT Mon Oct 30 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* Temperatures...Dropping into the upper 20s to lower 30s by 
  sunrise.

* Impacts...Those that still have sensitive vegetation will need 
  to take action to protect it or it will be damaged or killed.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill unprotected crops and
other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

WVZ522>526-301400-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-171030T1400Z/
Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-
Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, and Harman
213 AM EDT Mon Oct 30 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* Winds...West to northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph,
   primarily for elevations above 2500 feet.

* Timing...Through mid morning. The strongest winds will occur 
  prior to sunrise.

* Impacts...These wind gusts could cause some weak tree limbs to 
  snap. Light weight objects may be blown onto roads. Sudden 
  cross winds, on the high speed routes, may cause driving 
  difficulties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph or wind gusts above
45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$
618 
WWUS71 KRLX 300956
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
556 AM EDT Mon Oct 30 2017

WVZ522>526-301100-
/O.CAN.KRLX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-171030T1400Z/
Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-
Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, and Harman
556 AM EDT Mon Oct 30 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Winds are subsiding and gusts are no longer expected to reach wind
advisory criteria, thus the advisory has been cancelled.

$$

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ067-076-087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>011-013>020-
024>034-039-040-515-517-519-301400-
/O.CON.KRLX.FZ.W.0010.000000T0000Z-171030T1400Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Morgan-Washington-Lawrence OH-
Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-
Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-
Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-
McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-
Northwest Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Greenup, Grayson, Olive Hill, 
Ashland, Louisa, McConnelsville, Stockport, Marietta, Belpre, 
Ironton, South Point, Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo,
Wayne, Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley,
Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, 
Sistersville, Middlebourne, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, 
Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, 
Saint Albans, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville, Harrisville, 
Pennsboro, West Union, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, 
Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, 
Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, 
Oceana, Pineville, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, Bradley, 
Prosperity, Sophia, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, 
Summersville, Craigsville, and Birch River
556 AM EDT Mon Oct 30 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* Temperatures...Dropping into the upper 20s to lower 30s by 
  sunrise.

* Impacts...Those that still have sensitive vegetation will need 
  to take action to protect it or it will be damaged or killed.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill unprotected crops and
other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 29, 3:23 AM EDTWinter Weather AdvisoryRLXPocahontas, Randolph26 hr
Oct 29, 2:44 PM EDTFreeze WarningRLXBarbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay and 25 more19 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.