Alert archive / West Virginia / Wind Advisories in 2017
Wind Advisory 9, NWS Charleston, WV
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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2:54 PM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | RLX | Pocahontas, Randolph, Webster | 31 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.