Alert archive / West Virginia / Wind Advisories in 2018

Wind Advisory 1, NWS Charleston, WV

March 1, 20184 states

NWS Charleston, WV issued this wind advisory at Mar 1, 2018, 3:27 AM EST for 4 states. It took effect at Mar 1, 2018, 3:00 PM EST. It was in force for 23 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 1, 2018, 3:27 AM EST (08:27 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 1, 2018, 3:00 PM EST
Expired
Mar 2, 2018, 2:18 PM EST
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, WV
All 40 counties

Boyd County, KY, Carter County, KY, Greenup County, KY, Athens County, OH, Gallia County, OH, Jackson County, OH, Lawrence County, OH, Meigs County, OH, Morgan County, OH, Perry County, OH, Vinton County, OH, Washington County, OH, Buchanan County, VA, Dickenson County, VA, Barbour County, WV, Braxton County, WV, Cabell County, WV, Clay County, WV, Doddridge County, WV, Fayette County, WV, Gilmer County, WV, Harrison County, WV, Jackson County, WV, Lewis County, WV, Mason County, WV, McDowell County, WV, Nicholas County, WV, Pleasants County, WV, Pocahontas County, WV, Putnam County, WV, Raleigh County, WV, Randolph County, WV, Ritchie County, WV, Taylor County, WV, Tyler County, WV, Upshur County, WV, Webster County, WV, Wirt County, WV, Wood County, WV, Wyoming County, WV

The radar

The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 52 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:29 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

Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 00:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 218 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, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 00:00Z on 2018-03-01Temperature 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, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 00:00Z on 2018-03-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 118 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
547 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
68 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
118 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.

840 
WWUS71 KRLX 010827
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
327 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

WVZ516-518-520-522-524-525-011630-
/O.NEW.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.180301T2300Z-180302T2200Z/
Southeast Raleigh-Southeast Fayette-Southeast Nicholas-
Southeast Webster-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-
Including the cities of Beckley, Meadow Bridge, Richwood, 
Marlinton, and Elkins
327 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EST
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 5 PM EST
Friday. 

* TIMING...Early this evening through Friday afternoon.

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may bring down small limbs and some
  weakly rooted trees. Isolated power outages are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 35 mph are expected
or gusts of 46 mph to 57 mph. Winds this strong can make driving 
difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra 
caution.

&&

$$

WVZ523-526-011630-
/O.CON.KRLX.HW.A.0001.180302T0300Z-180303T0600Z/
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe and Harman
327 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Tonight through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may bring down large limbs and some trees.
  Scattered power outages are expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
131 
WWUS71 KRLX 011520
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1020 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

WVZ523-526-012330-
/O.UPG.KRLX.HW.A.0001.180302T0300Z-180303T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KRLX.HW.W.0001.180302T0300Z-180303T0600Z/
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe and Harman
1020 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
EST SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EST
Saturday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph,
  especially on higher ridge lines.

* TIMING...Tonight through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may bring down large limbs and some 
  trees. Scattered power outages are expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WVZ516-518-520-522-524-525-012330-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.180301T2300Z-180302T2200Z/
Southeast Raleigh-Southeast Fayette-Southeast Nicholas-
Southeast Webster-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-
Including the cities of Beckley, Meadow Bridge, Richwood, 
Marlinton, and Elkins
1020 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM
EST FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Early this evening through Friday afternoon.

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may bring down small limbs and some 
  weakly rooted trees. Isolated power outages are expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 35 mph are expected
or gusts of 46 mph to 57 mph. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

MZ
911 
WWUS71 KRLX 011641
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1141 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...Gusty winds expected this evening into tonight...

WVZ523-526-020045-
/O.CON.KRLX.HW.W.0001.180302T0300Z-180303T0600Z/
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe and Harman
1141 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph, 
  especially on higher ridge lines.

* TIMING...Tonight through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult
  at times, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

KYZ101>103-OHZ083>087-WVZ006>008-014-017-020045-
/O.EXB.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.180301T2000Z-180302T0300Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-
Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Putnam-Wirt-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Greenup, Grayson, Olive Hill, 
Ashland, Jackson, Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, Hamden, Pomeroy, 
Gallipolis, Ironton, South Point, Huntington, Point Pleasant, 
New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Teays Valley, Hurricane, 
and Elizabeth
1141 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to 10 PM
EST this evening.

* TIMING...Late this afternoon into this evening.

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees
  and 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 to 57 mph are 
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially
for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

OHZ066-067-075-076-WVZ009>011-019-020-031-032-040-020045-
/O.EXB.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.180301T2000Z-180302T0700Z/
Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Ritchie-
Doddridge-Harrison-Taylor-Barbour-
Including the cities of New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, 
McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Parkersburg,
Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, 
Middlebourne, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, Clarksburg, 
Bridgeport, Grafton, Philippi, and Belington
1141 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EST
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EST
Friday.

* TIMING...Late this afternoon into tonight.

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees
  and 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 to 57 mph are 
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially
for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

WVZ516-518-520-522-524-525-020045-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.180301T2300Z-180302T2200Z/
Southeast Raleigh-Southeast Fayette-Southeast Nicholas-
Southeast Webster-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-
Including the cities of Beckley, Meadow Bridge, Richwood, 
Marlinton, and Elkins
1141 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM
EST FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Early this evening through Friday afternoon.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees
  and 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 to 57 mph are 
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially
for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution

&&

$$

MZ
819 
WWUS71 KRLX 012107
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
407 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...Gusty winds expected this evening into tonight...

WVZ523-526-020515-
/O.CON.KRLX.HW.W.0001.180302T0300Z-180303T0600Z/
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe and Harman
407 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Tonight, beginning in gusty showers between 7 pm and 8
  pm, and then more widespread through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WVZ516-518-520-522-524-525-020515-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.180301T2300Z-180302T2200Z/
Southeast Raleigh-Southeast Fayette-Southeast Nicholas-
Southeast Webster-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-
Including the cities of Beckley, Meadow Bridge, Richwood, 
Marlinton, and Elkins
407 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST FRIDAY...

* TIMING...In gusty showers this evening, and then more widespread
  tonight through Friday afternoon.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* 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 to 57 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution

&&

$$

KYZ101>103-OHZ083>087-WVZ006>008-014-017-020300-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180302T0300Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-
Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Putnam-Wirt-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Greenup, Grayson, Olive Hill, 
Ashland, Jackson, Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, Hamden, Pomeroy, 
Gallipolis, Ironton, South Point, Huntington, Point Pleasant, 
New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Teays Valley, Hurricane, 
and Elizabeth
407 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...In gusty showers this afternoon into this evening, and
  then more widespread through late this evening.

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to around 45 mph.

* 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 to 57 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

OHZ066-067-075-076-WVZ009>011-019-020-031-032-040-020515-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180302T0700Z/
Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Ritchie-
Doddridge-Harrison-Taylor-Barbour-
Including the cities of New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, 
McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Parkersburg,
Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, 
Middlebourne, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, Clarksburg, 
Bridgeport, Grafton, Philippi, and Belington
407 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY...

* TIMING...In gusty showers this afternoon into tonight, and then
  becoming more widepsread later tonight.

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to around 45 mph.

* 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 to 57 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

TRM
163 
WWUS71 KRLX 020126
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
826 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...Strong, gusty winds expected tonight...

WVZ523-526-020930-
/O.CON.KRLX.HW.W.0001.180302T0300Z-180303T0600Z/
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe and Harman
826 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Tonight through Friday, gradually diminishing Friday
  night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WVZ516-518-520-522-524-525-020930-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180302T2200Z/
Southeast Raleigh-Southeast Fayette-Southeast Nicholas-
Southeast Webster-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-
Including the cities of Beckley, Meadow Bridge, Richwood, 
Marlinton, and Elkins
826 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Tonight through Friday afternoon.

* 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 to 57 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution

&&

$$

KYZ101>103-OHZ083>087-WVZ006>008-014-017-020300-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180302T0300Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-
Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Putnam-Wirt-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Greenup, Grayson, Olive Hill, 
Ashland, Jackson, Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, Hamden, Pomeroy, 
Gallipolis, Ironton, South Point, Huntington, Point Pleasant, 
New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Teays Valley, Hurricane, 
and Elizabeth
826 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...Through late this evening.

* 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 to 57 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

OHZ066-067-075-076-WVZ009>011-019-020-031-032-040-020700-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180302T0700Z/
Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Ritchie-
Doddridge-Harrison-Taylor-Barbour-
Including the cities of New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, 
McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Parkersburg,
Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, 
Middlebourne, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, Clarksburg, 
Bridgeport, Grafton, Philippi, and Belington
826 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...Tonight.

* 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 to 57 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

TRM
441 
WWUS71 KRLX 020258
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
958 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...Strong, gusty winds expected tonight...

KYZ101>103-OHZ083-086-087-WVZ006>008-014-020400-
/O.CAN.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180302T0300Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Jackson OH-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Cabell-Mason-
Jackson WV-Putnam-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Greenup, Grayson, Olive Hill, 
Ashland, Jackson, Wellston, Oak Hill, Gallipolis, Ironton, 
South Point, Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, 
Ripley, Teays Valley, and Hurricane
958 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS ALLOWED TO EXPIRE...

The National Weather Service in Charleston has allowed the Wind 
Advisory to expire.

Strong winds have diminished, therefore, the wind advisory is 
allowed toe expire.

$$

WVZ523-526-021100-
/O.CON.KRLX.HW.W.0001.180302T0300Z-180303T0600Z/
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe and Harman
958 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* TIMING...Tonight through Friday, gradually diminishing Friday 
  night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

VAZ003-004-WVZ027>030-033-034-039-515-517-519-521-020900-
/O.EXB.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180302T0900Z/
Dickenson-Buchanan-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-McDowell-Wyoming-
Upshur-Northwest Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-
Northwest Webster-
Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Clay, Sutton,
Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, Welch, Gary, War, 
Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Buckhannon, Bradley, Prosperity, 
Sophia, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Summersville, 
Craigsville, Birch River, Holly River State, Webster Springs, 
and Cowen
958 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 4 AM EST Friday.

* WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...Tonight.

* 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 to 57 mph 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.

&&

$$

OHZ084-085-WVZ017-020600-
/O.EXT.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180302T0600Z/
Vinton-Meigs-Wirt-
Including the cities of McArthur, Hamden, Pomeroy, and Elizabeth
958 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...Through tonight.

* 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 to 57 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

OHZ066-067-075-076-WVZ009>011-019-020-031-032-040-020900-
/O.EXT.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180302T0900Z/
Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Ritchie-
Doddridge-Harrison-Taylor-Barbour-
Including the cities of New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, 
McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Parkersburg,
Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, 
Middlebourne, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, Clarksburg, 
Bridgeport, Grafton, Philippi, and Belington
958 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...Tonight.

* 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 to 57 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

WVZ516-518-520-522-524-525-021100-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180302T2200Z/
Southeast Raleigh-Southeast Fayette-Southeast Nicholas-
Southeast Webster-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-
Including the cities of Beckley, Meadow Bridge, Richwood, 
Marlinton, and Elkins
958 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Tonight through Friday afternoon.

* 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 to 57 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution

&&

$$

TRM
505 
WWUS71 KRLX 020553
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1253 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...Strong, gusty winds expected tonight...

OHZ084-085-WVZ017-020700-
/O.EXP.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180302T0600Z/
Vinton-Meigs-Wirt-
Including the cities of McArthur, Hamden, Pomeroy, and Elizabeth
1253 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Strong winds have diminished, therefore, the wind advisory is 
allowed to expire.

$$

WVZ523-526-021400-
/O.CON.KRLX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180303T0600Z/
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe and Harman
1253 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* TIMING...Tonight through Friday, gradually diminishing Friday 
  night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WVZ516-518-520-522-524-525-021400-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180302T2200Z/
Southeast Raleigh-Southeast Fayette-Southeast Nicholas-
Southeast Webster-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-
Including the cities of Beckley, Meadow Bridge, Richwood, 
Marlinton, and Elkins
1253 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Tonight through Friday afternoon.

* 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 to 57 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution

&&

$$

OHZ066-067-075-076-WVZ009>011-019-020-031-032-040-020900-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180302T0900Z/
Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Ritchie-
Doddridge-Harrison-Taylor-Barbour-
Including the cities of New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, 
McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Parkersburg,
Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, 
Middlebourne, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, Clarksburg, 
Bridgeport, Grafton, Philippi, and Belington
1253 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...Tonight.

* 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 to 57 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

VAZ003-004-WVZ027>030-033-034-039-515-517-519-521-020900-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180302T0900Z/
Dickenson-Buchanan-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-McDowell-Wyoming-
Upshur-Northwest Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-
Northwest Webster-
Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Clay, Sutton,
Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, Welch, Gary, War, 
Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Buckhannon, Bradley, Prosperity, 
Sophia, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Summersville, 
Craigsville, Birch River, Holly River State, Webster Springs, 
and Cowen
1253 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...West around 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* TIMING...Tonight.

* 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 to 57 mph 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.

&&

$$
742 
WWUS71 KRLX 020908
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
408 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...Strong, gusty winds expected today and tonight...

OHZ066-067-075-076-VAZ003-004-WVZ009>011-019-020-027>034-039-040-
515-517-519-521-021015-
/O.EXP.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180302T0900Z/
Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wood-Pleasants-
Tyler-Ritchie-Doddridge-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-
McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-
Northwest Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Northwest Webster-
Including the cities of New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, 
McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Clintwood, 
Grundy, Vansant, Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, 
Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, Harrisville, Pennsboro, 
West Union, 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, Birch River, Holly River State, 
Webster Springs, and Cowen
408 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Strong winds have diminished, therefore, the wind advisory is 
allowed to expire.

$$

WVZ523-526-021715-
/O.CON.KRLX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180303T0600Z/
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe and Harman
408 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* TIMING...Today, gradually diminishing through tonight.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WVZ516-518-520-522-524-525-021715-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180302T2200Z/
Southeast Raleigh-Southeast Fayette-Southeast Nicholas-
Southeast Webster-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-
Including the cities of Beckley, Meadow Bridge, Richwood, 
Marlinton, and Elkins
408 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* TIMING...Through this afternoon.

* 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 to 57 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution

&&

$$
821 
WWUS71 KRLX 021357
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
857 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...Strong, gusty winds expected today and tonight...

WVZ516-518-520-522-525-021500-
/O.CAN.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180302T2200Z/
Southeast Raleigh-Southeast Fayette-Southeast Nicholas-
Southeast Webster-Northwest Randolph-
Including the cities of Beckley, Meadow Bridge, Richwood, 
and Elkins
857 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

The strongest winds have subsided. Winds will remain gusty today,
but are expected to remain below wind advisory levels.

$$

WVZ523-526-022200-
/O.CON.KRLX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180303T0600Z/
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe and Harman
857 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Today, gradually diminishing through tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult
  at times, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WVZ524-022200-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180302T2200Z/
Southeast Pocahontas-
Including the city of Marlinton
857 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees
  and 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 to 57 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution

&&

$$
768 
WWUS71 KRLX 021918
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
218 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

WVZ523-526-022030-
/O.CAN.KRLX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180303T0600Z/
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe and Harman
218 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Charleston has cancelled the High
Wind Warning.

Wind gusts in the 35-45 mph range are expected to continue into
tonight, but the strongest winds have passed.

$$

WVZ524-022030-
/O.CAN.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180302T2200Z/
Southeast Pocahontas-
Including the city of Marlinton
218 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Wind gusts in the 35-45 mph range are expected to continue into
tonight, but the strongest winds have passed.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 1, 3:31 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryRLXNicholas, Pocahontas, Randolph, Webster35 hr
Mar 1, 10:20 AM ESTHigh Wind WarningRLXPocahontas, Randolph28 hr
Mar 1, 6:12 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRLXCalhoun, Doddridge, Jackson, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt63 min

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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.