Alert archive / West Virginia / Freeze Warnings in 2018
Freeze Warning 13, NWS Charleston, WV
NWS Charleston, WV issued this freeze warning at Oct 20, 2018, 2:05 PM EDT for 4 states. It took effect at Oct 21, 2018, 12:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 10 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 20, 2018, 2:05 PM EDT (18:05 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 21, 2018, 12:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 21, 2018, 10:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, WV
Counties Boyd County, KY, Carter County, KY, Greenup County, KY, Lawrence County, KY, Lawrence County, OH, Buchanan County, VA, Dickenson County, VA, Boone County, WV, Cabell County, WV, Kanawha County, WV, Lincoln County, WV, Logan County, WV, McDowell County, WV, Mingo County, WV, Putnam County, WV, Raleigh County, WV, Wayne County, WV, Wyoming County, WV
The radar
The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 50 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:10 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 0.2 | Beckley Va Hospital, WV | 24-HOUR SNOWFALL. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 6.1 hours before the alert went out and 213 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
- 51 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -10 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 518 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 67 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 63 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 91 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
142 WWUS71 KRLX 201805 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 205 PM EDT Sat Oct 20 2018 VAZ003-004-WVZ033-034-515-516-210215- /O.UPG.KRLX.FZ.A.0003.181021T0400Z-181021T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KRLX.FZ.W.0013.181021T0400Z-181021T1400Z/ Dickenson-Buchanan-McDowell-Wyoming-Northwest Raleigh- Southeast Raleigh- Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, and Beckley 205 PM EDT Sat Oct 20 2018 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM EDT SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Freeze Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 10 AM EDT Sunday. The Freeze Watch is no longer in effect. * TEMPERATURE...in the lower 30s. * IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures could kill sensitive vegetation and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$ KYZ101>103-105-OHZ087-WVZ005-006-013>015-024>026-210215- /O.NEW.KRLX.FZ.W.0013.181021T0400Z-181021T1400Z/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Lincoln- Putnam-Kanawha-Mingo-Logan-Boone- Including the cities of Flatwoods, Greenup, Grayson, Olive Hill, Ashland, Louisa, Ironton, South Point, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, and Madison 205 PM EDT Sat Oct 20 2018 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM EDT SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Freeze Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 10 AM EDT Sunday. * TEMPERATURE...in the lower 30s. * IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures could kill sensitive vegetation and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$
6 follow-up statements
154 WWUS71 KRLX 201949 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 349 PM EDT Sat Oct 20 2018 KYZ101>103-105-OHZ087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005-006-013>015-024>026-033- 034-515-516-210400- /O.CON.KRLX.FZ.W.0013.181021T0400Z-181021T1400Z/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Lawrence OH-Dickenson-Buchanan- Wayne-Cabell-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Mingo-Logan-Boone-McDowell- Wyoming-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh- Including the cities of Flatwoods, Greenup, Grayson, Olive Hill, Ashland, Louisa, Ironton, South Point, Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, and Beckley 349 PM EDT Sat Oct 20 2018 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM EDT SUNDAY... * TEMPERATURE...in the lower 30s. * IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures could kill sensitive vegetation and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$ WVZ523-526-210400- /O.NEW.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.181021T0200Z-181021T1000Z/ Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Snowshoe and Harman 349 PM EDT Sat Oct 20 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EDT SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Sunday. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING...Winds will increase with gusts over 45 mph anticipated by late evening. Winds will gradually decrease after midnight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. The wind will also blow around snow causing reduced visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ ABE
921 WWUS71 KRLX 202300 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 700 PM EDT Sat Oct 20 2018 KYZ101>103-105-OHZ087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005-006-013>015-024>026-033- 034-515-516-210700- /O.CON.KRLX.FZ.W.0013.181021T0400Z-181021T1400Z/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Lawrence OH-Dickenson-Buchanan- Wayne-Cabell-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Mingo-Logan-Boone-McDowell- Wyoming-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh- Including the cities of Flatwoods, Greenup, Grayson, Olive Hill, Ashland, Louisa, Ironton, South Point, Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, and Beckley 700 PM EDT Sat Oct 20 2018 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM EDT SUNDAY... * TEMPERATURE...in the lower 30s. * IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures could kill sensitive vegetation and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$ OHZ066-067-075-076-084-210500- /O.EXB.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.181020T2300Z-181021T0500Z/ Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Vinton- Including the cities of New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, McArthur, and Hamden 700 PM EDT Sat Oct 20 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 1 AM EDT Sunday. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING...Winds will gust up to 50 mph this evening, diminishing by or shortly after midnight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ WVZ523-526-210700- /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.181021T0200Z-181021T1000Z/ Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Snowshoe and Harman 700 PM EDT Sat Oct 20 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING...Winds will increase with gusts up to 50 mph anticipated by late evening. Winds will gradually decrease after midnight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. The wind will also blow around snow causing reduced visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ ABE
427 WWUS71 KRLX 210140 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 940 PM EDT Sat Oct 20 2018 KYZ101>103-105-OHZ087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005-006-013>015-024>026-033- 034-515-516-210945- /O.EXB.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-181021T0600Z/ /O.CON.KRLX.FZ.W.0013.181021T0400Z-181021T1400Z/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Lawrence OH-Dickenson-Buchanan- Wayne-Cabell-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Mingo-Logan-Boone-McDowell- Wyoming-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh- Including the cities of Flatwoods, Greenup, Grayson, Olive Hill, Ashland, Louisa, Ironton, South Point, Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, and Beckley 940 PM EDT Sat Oct 20 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY... ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 2 AM EDT Sunday. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING...Winds will gust up to 50 mph this evening, diminishing by or shortly after midnight. * IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures could kill sensitive vegetation and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ OHZ083-085-086-WVZ007>011-016>020-027>032-039-040-517>522-524-525- 210600- /O.EXB.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-181021T0600Z/ Jackson OH-Meigs-Gallia-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler- Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis- Harrison-Taylor-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Fayette- Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas- Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Southeast Pocahontas- Northwest Randolph- Including the cities of Jackson, Wellston, Oak Hill, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Marlinton, and Elkins 940 PM EDT Sat Oct 20 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 2 AM EDT Sunday. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING...Winds will gust up to 50 mph this evening, diminishing by or shortly after midnight. * 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 winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ WVZ523-526-210945- /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.181021T0200Z-181021T1000Z/ Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Snowshoe and Harman 940 PM EDT Sat Oct 20 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING...Winds will increase with gusts up to 50 mph anticipated by late evening. Winds will gradually decrease after midnight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. The wind will also blow around snow causing reduced visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ OHZ066-067-075-076-084-210500- /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-181021T0500Z/ Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Vinton- Including the cities of New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, McArthur, and Hamden 940 PM EDT Sat Oct 20 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * TIMING...Winds will gust up to 45 mph this evening, diminishing by or shortly after midnight. * 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 winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
236 WWUS71 KRLX 210553 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 153 AM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018 KYZ101>103-105-OHZ087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005-006-013>015-024>026-033- 034-515-516-211400- /O.EXP.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-181021T0600Z/ /O.CON.KRLX.FZ.W.0013.000000T0000Z-181021T1400Z/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Lawrence OH-Dickenson-Buchanan- Wayne-Cabell-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Mingo-Logan-Boone-McDowell- Wyoming-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh- Including the cities of Flatwoods, Greenup, Grayson, Olive Hill, Ashland, Louisa, Ironton, South Point, Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, and Beckley 153 AM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * TIMING...Winds will gust up to 50 mph this evening, diminishing by or shortly after midnight. * IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures could kill sensitive vegetation and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$ OHZ083-085-086-WVZ007>011-016>020-027>032-039-040-517>522-524-525- 210700- /O.EXP.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-181021T0600Z/ Jackson OH-Meigs-Gallia-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler- Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis- Harrison-Taylor-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Fayette- Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas- Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Southeast Pocahontas- Northwest Randolph- Including the cities of Jackson, Wellston, Oak Hill, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Marlinton, and Elkins 153 AM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... Wind gusts have decreased below advisory levels therefore the wind advisory is allowed to expire. $$ WVZ523-526-211000- /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-181021T1000Z/ Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Snowshoe and Harman 153 AM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING...Winds will increase with gusts up to 50 mph anticipated by late evening. Winds will gradually decrease after midnight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
977 WWUS71 KRLX 210711 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 311 AM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018 ...Freezing Temperatures Expected Tonight... KYZ101>103-105-OHZ087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005-006-013>015-024>026-033- 034-515-516-211515- /O.NEW.KRLX.FZ.W.0014.181022T0600Z-181022T1300Z/ /O.CON.KRLX.FZ.W.0013.000000T0000Z-181021T1400Z/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Lawrence OH-Dickenson-Buchanan- Wayne-Cabell-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Mingo-Logan-Boone-McDowell- Wyoming-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh- Including the cities of Flatwoods, Greenup, Grayson, Olive Hill, Ashland, Louisa, Ironton, South Point, Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, and Beckley 311 AM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Freeze Warning, which is in effect from 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Monday. * TEMPERATURES...As low as 30. * IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures could kill sensitive vegetation and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Freezing temperatures could kill sensitive vegetation and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$ WVZ523-526-211000- /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-181021T1000Z/ Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Snowshoe and Harman 311 AM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING...Winds will gradually decrease after midnight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
434 WWUS71 KRLX 210955 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 555 AM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018 ...Freezing Temperatures Expected Tonight... WVZ523-526-211100- /O.EXP.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-181021T1000Z/ Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Snowshoe and Harman 555 AM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... Winds have decreased below advisory criteria, therefore the wind advisory is allowed to expire. However, gusty winds will continue through much of the day. $$ KYZ101>103-105-OHZ087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005-006-013>015-024>026-033- 034-515-516-211800- /O.CON.KRLX.FZ.W.0013.000000T0000Z-181021T1400Z/ /O.CON.KRLX.FZ.W.0014.181022T0600Z-181022T1300Z/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Lawrence OH-Dickenson-Buchanan- Wayne-Cabell-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Mingo-Logan-Boone-McDowell- Wyoming-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh- Including the cities of Flatwoods, Greenup, Grayson, Olive Hill, Ashland, Louisa, Ironton, South Point, Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, and Beckley 555 AM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT MONDAY... * TEMPERATURES...As low as 30. * IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures could kill sensitive vegetation and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Freezing temperatures could kill sensitive vegetation and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this freeze warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Charleston, WV wrote its last area forecast discussion before this freeze warning went out at Oct 20, 1:32 PM EDT, 33 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Oct 20, 1:32 PM EDT, 33 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Charleston WV
132 PM EDT Sat Oct 20 2018
.SYNOPSIS...
Cold front this afternoon. A stronger front tonight. High pressure
builds in Sunday and Monday. Another cold front arrives Tuesday
and Wednesday. High pressure returns for the upcoming work week.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 1130 AM Saturday...
Previous forecast on track. No changes necessary.
As of 335 AM Saturday...
Cold frontal boundary still to the west and expected to sweep
across the CWA today, followed by a secondary front and upper
shortwave trough tonight, which will usher in much colder
weather. Will see rather gusty winds take hold later this
afternoon and tonight, from combination of tightening pressure
gradient/strengthening winds aloft/caa, with some decrease late
tonight/towards Sunday morning. Overall, thinking we will remain
just below wind advisory criteria, but this will need to be
monitored closely, particularly across the higher terrain zones.
Overnight, will see a gradual change over from rain, to light
rain and snow showers, mainly across the mountains, and parts of
north central WV. Even parts of southeast Ohio could see a few
flakes mix in, but duration of any sort of mix or snow showers
across the lowlands will be brief, with lack of support and
significant moisture in crystal growth zone. Still figuring
light accumulations across the mountains, a general 1 to 3
inches, with spots around 4 across the highest peaks.
With the colder air moving in, there exists a possibility for
freezing temperatures/freeze warning criteria tonight across
parts of the southern mountains and southwest Virginia where the
growing season is still active. There is however a high failure
rate in this being recognized, based on how quickly the colder
air is able to move in and linger to result in a killing freeze,
and the winds, which will prevent a widespread frost from
forming and could prevent temperatures from dropping too low.
Did go ahead and decide to issue a freeze watch in
aforementioned areas at this point, with the thoughts the day
shift can always cancel the watch if it appears that freezing
conditions will not be met.
&&
.SHORT TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/...
As of 301 AM Saturday...
Mid/upper level trough axis, and associated moisture depth, will
be quickly shifting east of the CWA on Sunday. This will result
in clearing from west to east through the day along with a
quick end to any precip across the higher terrain of E WV.
Surface high pressure will then build in from the west through
Monday, resulting in quiet wx conditions.
Sunday currently looks to be the coolest day of the upcoming week
as the thermal column is prog to be at its min. Max temps
Sunday afternoon may struggle to get out of the 40s across the
Low Lands and will be stuck in the 30s to even upper 20s across
areas that receive snow accumulations. Nearly the entire CWA is
prog to fall below freezing Sunday night, with moderating temps
on Monday as sfc high pressure center shifts east.
&&
.LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 306 AM Saturday...
Quiet wx is expected for most of the Long Term period. A dry
cold front should push south across the area Tuesday into
Wednesday with lack of any moisture depth precluding any precip
with FROPA. High pressure will then influence area weather
again for the middle/latter part of the week.
&&
.AVIATION /18Z SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 131 PM Saturday...
MVFR ceilings will continue across most portions of WV through
this evening. IFR visibilities possible under light rain and
fog more pronounced over the elevated terrain.
A cold front will sweep across the area through this evening to
provide MVFR/IFR conditions under low clouds, light rain and
mist. Satellite images suggest some clearing spreading from west
to east across OH into southeast OH. This clearing could improve
conditions from west to east early tonight. However, the eastern
mountains should remain at least MVFR or worst overnight.
Another weather system, an upper trough, will move into the
area tonight, with additional rain, and mountain rain and snow
showers. Expect brief MVFR/IFR conditions in precipitation,
particularly across northern WV and the mountains, where more
widespread MVFR and IFR conditions are expected to develop after
03Z.
Models suggest an increase in westerly winds, becoming
northwesterly and gusting tonight. Expect sustained winds in
the teens, with gusts in the 24 to 35 knots range, particularly
in the higher terrain.
FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND ALTERNATE SCENARIOS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY...
FORECAST CONFIDENCE: Medium
ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: Timing of improvement to VFR this
evening may vary. Timing of precipitation and associated
restrictions tonight may vary from forecast.
EXPERIMENTAL TABLE OF FLIGHT CATEGORY OBJECTIVELY SHOWS CONSISTENCY
OF WFO FORECAST TO AVAILABLE MODEL INFORMATION:
H = HIGH: TAF CONSISTENT WITH ALL MODELS OR ALL BUT ONE MODEL.
M = MEDIUM: TAF HAS VARYING LEVEL OF CONSISTENCY WITH MODELS.
L = LOW: TAF INCONSISTENT WITH ALL MODELS OR ALL BUT ONE MODEL.
UTC 1HRLY 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 00 01 02 03 04
EDT 1HRLY 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 00
CRW CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H H H H H H
HTS CONSISTENCY H M H H H H H H H H H H
BKW CONSISTENCY M M H H H H H H H H H H
EKN CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H H L H M H
PKB CONSISTENCY H M H H H H H H H H H H
CKB CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H H H M M L
AFTER 18Z SUNDAY...
IFR possible in rain and snow showers and stratus Sunday
particularly across the higher terrain.
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.RLX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WV...Freeze Watch from midnight EDT tonight through Sunday morning
for WVZ033-034-515-516.
OH...None.
KY...None.
VA...Freeze Watch from midnight EDT tonight through Sunday morning
for VAZ003-004.
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SYNOPSIS...RH/SL
NEAR TERM...ARJ/SL
SHORT TERM...RH
LONG TERM...RH
AVIATION...ARJHazardous weather outlook, Oct 20, 3:16 AM EDT, 10 hours 49 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Charleston WV 316 AM EDT Sat Oct 20 2018 WVZ523-526-210730- Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph- 316 AM EDT Sat Oct 20 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Light snow showers and gusty winds are expected tonight across the higher terrain of Pocahontas and Randolph counties leading to slick roads and reduced visibilities at times. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Light snow showers will continue early Sunday morning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. OHZ066-067-075-076-083>086-WVZ007>011-016>020-027>032-039-040- 517>522-524-525-210730- Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Mason- Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge- Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-Upshur-Barbour- Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas- Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster- Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph- 316 AM EDT Sat Oct 20 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast Ohio, and portions of central West Virginia, northeast West Virginia, northern West Virginia, southeast West Virginia and western West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. No hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. VAZ003-004-WVZ033-034-515-516-210730- Dickenson-Buchanan-McDowell-Wyoming-Northwest Raleigh- Southeast Raleigh- 316 AM EDT Sat Oct 20 2018 ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Virginia, and portions of southeast West Virginia and southern West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Freeze Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Freeze Watch. Cold air moving late this weekend may result in frost and/or freeze conditions Sunday night and Monday morning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. KYZ101>103-105-OHZ087-WVZ005-006-013>015-024>026-210730- Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Lincoln- Putnam-Kanawha-Mingo-Logan-Boone- 316 AM EDT Sat Oct 20 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Kentucky, portions of southeast Ohio, and portions of southern West Virginia and western West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Cold air moving late this weekend may result in frost and/or freeze conditions Sunday night and Monday morning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 3:08 AM EDT | Freeze Watch | RLX | McDowell, Raleigh, Wyoming | 11 hr |
| Oct 20, 3:49 PM EDT | Wind Advisory | RLX | Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay and 28 more | 14 hr |
| Oct 20, 6:56 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Perry | 19 min |
Nearby
Freeze Warnings in West Virginia, 2018Freeze Warnings in Kentucky, 2018Freeze Warnings in Virginia, 2018Every freeze warning in 2018
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.