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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Charleston, WV

April 4, 2018Morgan County, Perry County, Washington County, Ohio; 8 counties in West Virginia

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

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

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Pittsburgh, PA at 00:00Z on 2018-04-04Temperature 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, Pittsburgh, PA at 00:00Z on 2018-04-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 228 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
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

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 3, 8:15 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXAthens, Gallia, Meigs, Vinton45 min
Apr 3, 11:47 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningRLXAthens54 hr
Apr 4, 3:45 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningRLXAthens, Meigs, Morgan, Vinton, Washington36 hr
Apr 4, 4:48 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningRLXMorgan, Washington24 hr
Apr 4, 6:22 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningRLXMorgan, Washington6 hr
Apr 4, 10:59 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningRLXWashington62 hr
Apr 4, 10:59 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningRLXWashington50 hr
Apr 4, 10:59 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningRLXMeigs3 days
Apr 4, 10:59 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningRLXMeigs3 days
Apr 4, 10:59 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningRLXGallia3 days
Apr 4, 11:21 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningRLXWashington15 hr
Apr 4, 1:56 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningRLXMeigs63 hr
Apr 3, 8:42 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXJackson, Mason33 min
Apr 3, 10:06 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXDoddridge, Harrison24 min
Apr 3, 10:13 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXDoddridge, Harrison34 min
Apr 3, 11:37 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXWayne23 min
Apr 4, 12:46 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXLincoln29 min
Apr 4, 12:57 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXWayne33 min
Apr 4, 1:29 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXBoone, Kanawha, Logan, Mingo31 min
Apr 4, 1:35 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXMingo55 min
Apr 4, 1:57 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXBraxton, Clay63 min
Apr 4, 2:07 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXFayette23 min
Apr 4, 2:09 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXFayette21 min
Apr 4, 2:16 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXBoone, Logan, McDowell, Mingo, Wyoming29 min
Apr 4, 2:51 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXFayette, Raleigh, Wyoming24 min
Apr 4, 3:00 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXBarbour, Randolph, Upshur, Webster60 min
Apr 4, 5:46 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXClay44 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.