Alert archive / West Virginia / Wind Advisories in 2018
Wind Advisory 2, NWS Charleston, WV
NWS Charleston, WV issued this wind advisory at Apr 4, 2018, 3:14 AM EDT for Morgan County, Perry County, Washington County, Ohio; 8 counties in West Virginia. It took effect at Apr 4, 2018, 5:35 AM EDT. It was in force for 13 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 4, 2018, 3:14 AM EDT (07:14 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 4, 2018, 5:35 AM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 4, 2018, 7:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 13 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, WV
Counties Morgan County, OH, Perry County, OH, Washington County, OH, Barbour County, WV, Doddridge County, WV, Harrison County, WV, Pleasants County, WV, Pocahontas County, WV, Randolph County, WV, Taylor County, WV, Tyler County, WV
The radar
The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 132 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:17 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Pittsburgh, PA (KAGC), launched 00:00Z, 7.2 hours before the alert went out and 141 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
- 1265 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 58 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 228 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 404 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
220 WWUS71 KRLX 040714 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 314 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 WVZ523-524-526-041515- /O.NEW.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.180404T1200Z-180404T2300Z/ Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Snowshoe, Marlinton, and Harman 314 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 7 PM EDT this evening. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING... * 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. && $$ Kistner
6 follow-up statements
966 WWUS71 KRLX 040735 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 335 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 WVZ523-524-526-041545- /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.180404T1200Z-180404T2300Z/ Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Snowshoe, Marlinton, and Harman 335 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING...This morning into this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 46 mph to 57 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Kistner
823 WWUS71 KRLX 040935 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 535 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 OHZ066-067-076-WVZ010-011-020-031-041700- /O.EXB.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.180404T0935Z-180404T1700Z/ Perry-Morgan-Washington-Pleasants-Tyler-Doddridge-Harrison- Including the cities of New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, McConnelsville, Stockport, Marietta, Belpre, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, West Union, Clarksburg, and Bridgeport 535 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 1 PM EDT this afternoon. * WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 46 mph. * TIMING...This morning into 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. && $$ WVZ032-040-525-041745- /O.EXA.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.180404T1200Z-180404T2300Z/ Taylor-Barbour-Northwest Randolph- Including the cities of Grafton, Philippi, Belington, and Elkins 535 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM EDT this evening. * WINDS...West 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * TIMING...This morning into this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 46 mph to 57 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ WVZ523-524-526-041745- /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.180404T1200Z-180404T2300Z/ Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Snowshoe, Marlinton, and Harman 535 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING...This morning into this evening. * 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. && $$ Kistner
972 WWUS71 KRLX 041440 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 1040 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 WVZ032-040-523>526-042245- /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180404T2300Z/ Taylor-Barbour-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas- Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Grafton, Philippi, Belington, Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, and Harman 1040 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 46 mph to 57 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ OHZ066-067-076-WVZ010-011-020-031-041700- /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180404T1700Z/ Perry-Morgan-Washington-Pleasants-Tyler-Doddridge-Harrison- Including the cities of New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, McConnelsville, Stockport, Marietta, Belpre, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, West Union, Clarksburg, and Bridgeport 1040 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 46 mph. * TIMING...Through midday. * 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. && $$
050 WWUS71 KRLX 041704 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 104 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 OHZ066-067-076-WVZ010-011-020-031-041815- /O.EXP.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180404T1700Z/ Perry-Morgan-Washington-Pleasants-Tyler-Doddridge-Harrison- Including the cities of New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, McConnelsville, Stockport, Marietta, Belpre, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, West Union, Clarksburg, and Bridgeport 104 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Gusty winds to 40 mph can be expected this afternoon before diminishing this evening. $$ WVZ032-040-523>526-042300- /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180404T2300Z/ Taylor-Barbour-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas- Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Grafton, Philippi, Belington, Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, and Harman 104 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING...Through this evening. * 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. && $$
395 WWUS71 KRLX 041818 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 218 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 KYZ101>103-105-050230- /O.NEW.KRLX.FZ.W.0001.180405T0600Z-180405T1400Z/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY- Including the cities of Flatwoods, Greenup, Grayson, Olive Hill, Ashland, and Louisa 218 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EDT THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Freeze Warning, which is in effect from 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Thursday. * TEMPERATURES...Mid 20s in the hollows....near 30 close to rivers and on hilltops. * TIMING...Overnight into Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions may damage sensitive vegetation. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$ WVZ032-040-523>526-042300- /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180404T2300Z/ Taylor-Barbour-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas- Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Grafton, Philippi, Belington, Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, and Harman 218 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING...Through early 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. && $$
280 WWUS71 KRLX 042250 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 650 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 WVZ032-040-523>526-050000- /O.EXP.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180404T2300Z/ Taylor-Barbour-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas- Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Grafton, Philippi, Belington, Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, and Harman 650 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... Winds will continue to remain gusty at times tonight, but are expected to generally remain below advisory criteria. $$ KYZ101>103-105-050700- /O.CON.KRLX.FZ.W.0001.180405T0600Z-180405T1400Z/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY- Including the cities of Flatwoods, Greenup, Grayson, Olive Hill, Ashland, and Louisa 650 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EDT THURSDAY... * TEMPERATURES...Mid 20s in the hollows...near 30 close to rivers and on hilltops. * TIMING...Overnight into Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions may damage sensitive vegetation. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 8:15 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Athens, Gallia, Meigs, Vinton | 45 min |
| Apr 3, 11:47 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | RLX | Athens | 54 hr |
| Apr 4, 3:45 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Athens, Meigs, Morgan, Vinton, Washington | 36 hr |
| Apr 4, 4:48 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | RLX | Morgan, Washington | 24 hr |
| Apr 4, 6:22 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Morgan, Washington | 6 hr |
| Apr 4, 10:59 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | RLX | Washington | 62 hr |
| Apr 4, 10:59 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | RLX | Washington | 50 hr |
| Apr 4, 10:59 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | RLX | Meigs | 3 days |
| Apr 4, 10:59 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | RLX | Meigs | 3 days |
| Apr 4, 10:59 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | RLX | Gallia | 3 days |
| Apr 4, 11:21 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Washington | 15 hr |
| Apr 4, 1:56 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | RLX | Meigs | 63 hr |
| Apr 3, 8:42 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Jackson, Mason | 33 min |
| Apr 3, 10:06 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Doddridge, Harrison | 24 min |
| Apr 3, 10:13 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Doddridge, Harrison | 34 min |
| Apr 3, 11:37 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Wayne | 23 min |
| Apr 4, 12:46 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Lincoln | 29 min |
| Apr 4, 12:57 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Wayne | 33 min |
| Apr 4, 1:29 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Boone, Kanawha, Logan, Mingo | 31 min |
| Apr 4, 1:35 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Mingo | 55 min |
| Apr 4, 1:57 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Braxton, Clay | 63 min |
| Apr 4, 2:07 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Fayette | 23 min |
| Apr 4, 2:09 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Fayette | 21 min |
| Apr 4, 2:16 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Boone, Logan, McDowell, Mingo, Wyoming | 29 min |
| Apr 4, 2:51 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Fayette, Raleigh, Wyoming | 24 min |
| Apr 4, 3:00 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Barbour, Randolph, Upshur, Webster | 60 min |
| Apr 4, 5:46 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Clay | 44 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.