Alert archive / West Virginia / Wind Advisories in 2017

Wind Advisory 9, NWS Charleston, WV

November 17, 20177 counties in West Virginia; Buchanan County, Dickenson County, Virginia; 4 counties in Kentucky

NWS Charleston, WV issued this wind advisory at Nov 17, 2017, 9:31 PM EST for 7 counties in West Virginia; Buchanan County, Dickenson County, Virginia; 4 counties in Kentucky. It took effect at Nov 18, 2017, 1:00 PM EST. It was in force for 22 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 17, 2017, 9:31 PM EST (02:31 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 18, 2017, 1:00 PM EST
Expired
Nov 19, 2017, 11:01 AM EST
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, WV

Counties Boyd County, KY, Carter County, KY, Greenup County, KY, Lawrence County, KY, Buchanan County, VA, Dickenson County, VA, Barbour County, WV, Nicholas County, WV, Pocahontas County, WV, Randolph County, WV, Taylor County, WV, Upshur County, WV, Webster County, WV

The radar

The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 36 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:31 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, 2.5 hours before the alert went out and 207 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 2017-11-18Temperature 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 2017-11-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 38 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
2845 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
60 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
38 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
30 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

709 
WWUS71 KRLX 180231
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
931 PM EST Fri Nov 17 2017

KYZ101>103-105-VAZ003-004-181045-
/O.NEW.KRLX.WI.Y.0009.171118T1800Z-171119T0900Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Dickenson-Buchanan-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Greenup, Grayson, Olive Hill, 
Ashland, Louisa, Clintwood, Grundy, and Vansant
931 PM EST Fri Nov 17 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM Saturday to 4 AM EST
Sunday.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 46 mph.

* TIMING...Saturday afternoon into Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 46 mph or greater are 
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially
for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
328 
WWUS71 KRLX 180838
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
338 AM EST Sat Nov 18 2017

...Gusty winds developing later today and tonight...


WVZ520-522>524-526-181645-
/O.EXB.KRLX.WI.Y.0009.171118T2100Z-171119T1700Z/
Southeast Nicholas-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-
Southeast Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Richwood, Snowshoe, Marlinton, and Harman
338 AM EST Sat Nov 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON EST
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to noon EST
Sunday.

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

* TIMING...Saturday afternoon into Saturday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 46 mph or greater are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

KYZ101>103-105-VAZ003-004-181645-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0009.171118T1800Z-171119T0900Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Dickenson-Buchanan-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Greenup, Grayson, Olive Hill, 
Ashland, Louisa, Clintwood, Grundy, and Vansant
338 AM EST Sat Nov 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 46 mph.

* TIMING...Saturday afternoon into Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 46 mph or greater are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
942 
WWUS71 KRLX 181501
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1001 AM EST Sat Nov 18 2017

...Gusty winds developing later today and tonight...

KYZ101>103-105-VAZ003-004-182315-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0009.171118T1800Z-171119T0900Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Dickenson-Buchanan-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Greenup, Grayson, Olive Hill, 
Ashland, Louisa, Clintwood, Grundy, and Vansant
1001 AM EST Sat Nov 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 46 mph.

* TIMING...Saturday afternoon into Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 46 mph or greater are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

WVZ520-522>524-526-182315-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0009.171118T2100Z-171119T1700Z/
Southeast Nicholas-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-
Southeast Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Richwood, Snowshoe, Marlinton, and Harman
1001 AM EST Sat Nov 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
NOON EST SUNDAY...

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

* TIMING...Saturday afternoon into Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 46 mph or greater are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
982 
WWUS71 KRLX 181956
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
256 PM EST Sat Nov 18 2017

...Gusty winds developing later today and tonight...

KYZ101>103-105-VAZ003-004-190400-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-171119T0900Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Dickenson-Buchanan-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Greenup, Grayson, Olive Hill, 
Ashland, Louisa, Clintwood, Grundy, and Vansant
256 PM EST Sat Nov 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 46 mph.

* TIMING...Saturday afternoon into Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 46 mph or greater are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

WVZ520-522>524-526-190400-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0009.171118T2100Z-171119T1700Z/
Southeast Nicholas-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-
Southeast Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Richwood, Snowshoe, Marlinton, and Harman
256 PM EST Sat Nov 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

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

* TIMING...Saturday afternoon into Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 46 mph or greater are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
340 
WWUS71 KRLX 190046
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
746 PM EST Sat Nov 18 2017

WVZ032-039-040-521-525-190900-
/O.EXB.KRLX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-171119T1500Z/
Taylor-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Webster-Northwest Randolph-
Including the cities of Grafton, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington,
Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, and Elkins
746 PM EST Sat Nov 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 10 AM EST Sunday.

* WINDS...West 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Overnight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 46 mph or greater are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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

&&

$$

WVZ520-522>524-526-190900-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-171119T1700Z/
Southeast Nicholas-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-
Southeast Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Richwood, Snowshoe, Marlinton, and Harman
746 PM EST Sat Nov 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

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

* TIMING...Overnight and Sunday 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 wind gusts of 46 mph or greater are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

KYZ101>103-105-VAZ003-004-190900-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-171119T0900Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Dickenson-Buchanan-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Greenup, Grayson, Olive Hill, 
Ashland, Louisa, Clintwood, Grundy, and Vansant
746 PM EST Sat Nov 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...West 15 to 30 mph with isolated gusts over 45 mph.

* TIMING...Through 4 AM.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 46 mph or greater are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
672 
WWUS71 KRLX 190857
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
357 AM EST Sun Nov 19 2017


KYZ101>103-105-VAZ003-004-191000-
/O.EXP.KRLX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-171119T0900Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Dickenson-Buchanan-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Greenup, Grayson, Olive Hill, 
Ashland, Louisa, Clintwood, Grundy, and Vansant
357 AM EST Sun Nov 19 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Winds have decreased below advisory criteria, therefore the
advisory is allowed to expire.

$$

WVZ520-522>524-526-191700-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-171119T1700Z/
Southeast Nicholas-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-
Southeast Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Richwood, Snowshoe, Marlinton, and Harman
357 AM EST Sun Nov 19 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

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

* TIMING...Through noon Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 46 mph or greater are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

WVZ032-039-040-521-525-191500-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-171119T1500Z/
Taylor-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Webster-Northwest Randolph-
Including the cities of Grafton, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington,
Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, and Elkins
357 AM EST Sun Nov 19 2017

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

* WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 46 mph.

* TIMING...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 46 mph or greater are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.


&&

$$
150 
WWUS71 KRLX 191307
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
807 AM EST Sun Nov 19 2017


WVZ032-039-040-521-525-191415-
/O.CAN.KRLX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-171119T1500Z/
Taylor-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Webster-Northwest Randolph-
Including the cities of Grafton, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington,
Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, and Elkins
807 AM EST Sun Nov 19 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Stronger winds have moved off to the east, and therefore the Wind
Advisory has been cancelled. Some gusty winds will remain, but not
as strong as last night. 

$$

WVZ520-522>524-526-191700-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-171119T1700Z/
Southeast Nicholas-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-
Southeast Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Richwood, Snowshoe, Marlinton, and Harman
807 AM EST Sun Nov 19 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 46 mph.

* TIMING...Through noon Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 46 mph or greater are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
739 
WWUS71 KRLX 191601
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1101 AM EST Sun Nov 19 2017


WVZ520-522>524-526-191715-
/O.CAN.KRLX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-171119T1700Z/
Southeast Nicholas-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-
Southeast Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Richwood, Snowshoe, Marlinton, and Harman
1101 AM EST Sun Nov 19 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Stronger winds have moved off to the east, and therefore the Wind
Advisory has been cancelled. Some gusty winds will remain, but not
as strong as last night. 

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 18, 2:54 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryRLXPocahontas, Randolph, Webster31 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.