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High Wind Warning 1, NWS State College, PA

April 12, 20206 counties in Pennsylvania

NWS State College, PA issued this high wind warning at Apr 12, 2020, 12:43 PM EDT for 6 counties in Pennsylvania. It took effect at Apr 13, 2020, 10:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 10 hr. 7 reports 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
Apr 12, 2020, 12:43 PM EDT (16:43 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 13, 2020, 10:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 13, 2020, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS State College, PA

Counties Cambria County, PA, Clearfield County, PA, Elk County, PA, McKean County, PA, Somerset County, PA, Warren County, PA

The radar

The State College radar (KCCX), 68 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:45 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Apr 13, 11:38 AM EDTTSTM WND DMGBeaverdale, PATREES DOWN ON WIRES IN BEAVERDALE
Apr 13, 12:17 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGStoystown, PANUMEROUS TREES AND WIRES DOWN AROUND STOYSTOWN.
Apr 13, 12:17 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGZimmerman, PATREES AND WIRES DOWN NEAR ZIMMERMAN.
Apr 13, 12:20 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGFriedens, PATREES AND WIRES DOWN NEAR FRIEDENS.
Apr 13, 12:23 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGEast Conemaugh, PATREES DOWN IN EAST CONEMAUGH AND FRANKLIN BOROUGH.
Apr 13, 12:38 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGBeaverdale, PATREES DOWN ON WIRES IN BEAVERDALE
Apr 13, 12:49 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGAlmaden, PATREES DOWN ON WIRES NEAR ALMADEN

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Pittsburgh, PA (KPIT), launched 12:00Z, 4.7 hours before the alert went out and 134 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 12:00Z on 2020-04-12Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2020-04-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 129 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
2192 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
52 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
129 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
338 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

343 
WWUS71 KCTP 121643
NPWCTP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
1243 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

PAZ004-005-010-017-024-033-131000-
/O.UPG.KCTP.HW.A.0002.200413T1200Z-200414T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCTP.WI.Y.0007.200413T0800Z-200413T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KCTP.HW.W.0001.200413T1400Z-200414T0000Z/
Warren-McKean-Elk-Clearfield-Cambria-Somerset-
Including the cities of Warren, Bradford, St. Marys, Ridgway, 
DuBois, Clearfield, Johnstown, and Somerset
1243 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM EDT MONDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, West to Southwest winds
  gusting between 55 and 60 mph at times late Monday morning
  through early Monday evening. For the Wind Advisory, Southerly
  winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to around 50 mph expected
  tonight through mid morning Monday, mainly on the ridge tops 
  and immediately to the north of the the ridges and gaps in the 
  ridges.

* WHERE...Warren, McKean, Elk, Clearfield, Cambria and Somerset 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT 
  Monday. For the Wind Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 AM EDT Monday.

* 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...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

For high wind safety information, visit weather.gov/wind.

The latest forecast information can be found on the
NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege,
or on the web at weather.gov/ctp.

&&

$$

PAZ025-034-131000-
/O.UPG.KCTP.HW.A.0002.200413T1600Z-200414T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCTP.WI.Y.0007.200413T0800Z-200414T0000Z/
Blair-Bedford-
Including the cities of Altoona and Bedford
1243 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southerly winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to around 50
  mph expected late tonight through the mid morning Monday, with
  the highest gusts mainly on the ridge tops and locations
  immediately to the north of the the ridges and gaps in the
  ridges. For late Monday morning through early Monday evening
  Southwest to west winds 20 to 25 mph with occasional gusts up 
  to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Blair and Bedford Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

For high wind safety information, visit weather.gov/wind.

The latest forecast information can be found on the
NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege,
or on the web at weather.gov/ctp.

&&

$$

PAZ006-011-037-131000-
/O.UPG.KCTP.HW.A.0002.200413T1200Z-200414T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCTP.WI.Y.0007.200413T0800Z-200414T0000Z/
Potter-Cameron-Tioga-
Including the cities of Coudersport, Emporium, Mansfield, 
and Wellsboro
1243 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southerly winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to around 50
  mph expected late tonight through the mid morning Monday, with
  the highest gusts mainly on the ridge tops and locations
  immediately to the north of the the ridges and gaps in the
  ridges. For late Monday morning through early Monday evening
  Southwest to west winds 20 to 25 mph with occasional gusts up 
  to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Potter, Cameron and Tioga Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

For high wind safety information, visit weather.gov/wind.

The latest forecast information can be found on the
NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege,
or on the web at weather.gov/ctp.

&&

$$

PAZ012-018-019-026>028-035-041-042-045-046-049>053-056-058-131000-
/O.NEW.KCTP.WI.Y.0007.200413T0800Z-200414T0000Z/
Northern Clinton-Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Huntingdon-
Mifflin-Juniata-Fulton-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-
Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour-
Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-Schuylkill-
Including the cities of Renovo, Philipsburg, State College, 
Huntingdon, Mount Union, Lewistown, Mifflintown, McConnellsburg, 
Trout Run, Laporte, Lock Haven, Williamsport, Lewisburg, 
Selinsgrove, Danville, Sunbury, Shamokin, Bloomsburg, Berwick, 
Newport, and Pottsville
1243 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southerly winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to around 50
  mph expected late tonight through the mid morning Monday, with
  the highest gusts mainly on the ridge tops and locations
  immediately to the north of the the ridges and gaps in the
  ridges. For late Monday morning through early Monday evening
  Southwest to West winds 20 to 25 mph with occasional gusts up 
  to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

For high wind safety information, visit weather.gov/wind.

The latest forecast information can be found on the
NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege,
or on the web at weather.gov/ctp.

&&

$$

PAZ036-057-059-063>066-131000-
/O.NEW.KCTP.WI.Y.0007.200413T1100Z-200414T0000Z/
Franklin-Dauphin-Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-York-Lancaster-
Including the cities of Chambersburg, Harrisburg, Hershey, 
Lebanon, Carlisle, Gettysburg, York, and Lancaster
1243 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southerly winds 15 to 25 mph with a few gusts up to 
  around 50 mph expected in the morning, with the highest gusts 
  mainly on the ridge tops. For Monday afternoon through early 
  Monday evening, Southwest to West winds 20 to 25 mph with 
  occasional gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Franklin, Dauphin, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York 
  and Lancaster Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

For high wind safety information, visit weather.gov/wind.

The latest forecast information can be found on the
NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege,
or on the web at weather.gov/ctp.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/ctp
3 follow-up statements
804 
WWUS71 KCTP 130222
NPWCTP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
1022 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

PAZ004-005-010-017-024-033-131430-
/O.CON.KCTP.HW.W.0001.200413T1400Z-200414T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0007.200413T0800Z-200413T1400Z/
Warren-McKean-Elk-Clearfield-Cambria-Somerset-
Including the cities of Warren, Bradford, St. Marys, Ridgway, 
DuBois, Clearfield, Johnstown, and Somerset
1022 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM EDT
MONDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west to southwest winds
  gusting between 55 and 60 mph at times late Monday morning
  through early Monday evening. For the Wind Advisory, southerly 
  winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to around 50 mph expected 
  tonight through mid morning Monday, mainly on the ridge tops and
  immediately to the north of the the ridges and gaps in the 
  ridges.

* WHERE...Warren, McKean, Elk, Clearfield, Cambria and Somerset 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT 
  Monday. For the Wind Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 AM EDT Monday.

* 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...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

For high wind safety information, visit weather.gov/wind.

The latest forecast information can be found on the NWS State
College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or on the web
at weather.gov/ctp.

&&

$$

PAZ012-018-019-025>028-034-035-041-042-045-046-049>053-056-058-
131430-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0007.200413T0800Z-200414T0000Z/
Northern Clinton-Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Blair-Huntingdon-
Mifflin-Juniata-Bedford-Fulton-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-
Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour-
Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-Schuylkill-
Including the cities of Renovo, Philipsburg, State College, 
Altoona, Huntingdon, Mount Union, Lewistown, Mifflintown, 
Bedford, McConnellsburg, Trout Run, Laporte, Lock Haven, 
Williamsport, Lewisburg, Selinsgrove, Danville, Sunbury, 
Shamokin, Bloomsburg, Berwick, Newport, and Pottsville
1022 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southerly winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to around 50
  mph are expected late tonight through the mid morning Monday.
  The highest gusts are expected to be mainly on the ridge tops
  and locations immediately to the north of the the ridges and
  gaps in the ridges. For late Monday morning through early Monday
  evening, southwest to west winds 20 to 25 mph with occasional 
  gusts up to 55 mph are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

For high wind safety information, visit weather.gov/wind.

The latest forecast information can be found on the NWS State
College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or on the web
at weather.gov/ctp.

&&

$$

PAZ036-057-059-063>066-131430-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0007.200413T1100Z-200414T0000Z/
Franklin-Dauphin-Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-York-Lancaster-
Including the cities of Chambersburg, Harrisburg, Hershey, 
Lebanon, Carlisle, Gettysburg, York, and Lancaster
1022 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southerly winds 15 to 25 mph with a few gusts up to
  around 50 mph expected in the morning, with the highest gusts
  mainly on the ridge tops. For Monday afternoon through early
  Monday evening, southwest to west winds 20 to 25 mph with 
  occasional gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Franklin, Dauphin, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York 
  and Lancaster Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

For high wind safety information, visit weather.gov/wind.

The latest forecast information can be found on the NWS State
College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or on the web
at weather.gov/ctp.

&&

$$

PAZ006-011-037-131430-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0007.200413T0800Z-200414T0000Z/
Potter-Cameron-Tioga-
Including the cities of Coudersport, Emporium, Mansfield, 
and Wellsboro
1022 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southerly winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to around 50
  mph expected late tonight through the mid morning Monday, with
  the highest gusts mainly on the ridge tops and locations
  immediately to the north of the the ridges and gaps in the
  ridges. For late Monday morning through early Monday evening
  southwest to west winds 20 to 25 mph with occasional gusts up 
  to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Potter, Cameron and Tioga Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

For high wind safety information, visit weather.gov/wind.

The latest forecast information can be found on the NWS State
College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or on the web
at weather.gov/ctp.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/ctp
546 
WWUS71 KCTP 130733
NPWCTP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
333 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

PAZ004-005-010-017-024-033-140000-
/O.CON.KCTP.HW.W.0001.200413T1400Z-200414T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0007.200413T0800Z-200413T1400Z/
Warren-McKean-Elk-Clearfield-Cambria-Somerset-
Including the cities of Warren, Bradford, St. Marys, Ridgway, 
DuBois, Clearfield, Johnstown, and Somerset
333 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, wind gusts up to 50 mph from the
  south mainly on the ridge tops. For the High Wind Warning, wind
  gusts up to 60 mph from the southwest. 

* WHERE...Warren, McKean, Elk, Clearfield, Cambria and Somerset 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT 
  Monday. For the Wind Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 AM EDT Monday.

* 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...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive. For high wind safety information, visit 
weather.gov/wind.

&&

$$

PAZ012-018-019-025>028-034-035-041-042-045-046-049>053-056-058-
140000-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0007.200413T0800Z-200414T0000Z/
Northern Clinton-Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Blair-Huntingdon-
Mifflin-Juniata-Bedford-Fulton-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-
Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour-
Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-Schuylkill-
Including the cities of Renovo, Philipsburg, State College, 
Altoona, Huntingdon, Mount Union, Lewistown, Mifflintown, 
Bedford, McConnellsburg, Trout Run, Laporte, Lock Haven, 
Williamsport, Lewisburg, Selinsgrove, Danville, Sunbury, 
Shamokin, Bloomsburg, Berwick, Newport, and Pottsville
333 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Wind gusts up to 50 mph from the south on the ridge tops
  early this morning, then southwest across the entire area this
  afternoon and evening. 

* WHERE...Portions of central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. For high wind safety 
information, visit weather.gov/wind.

&&

$$

PAZ036-057-059-063>066-140000-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0007.200413T1100Z-200414T0000Z/
Franklin-Dauphin-Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-York-Lancaster-
Including the cities of Chambersburg, Harrisburg, Hershey, 
Lebanon, Carlisle, Gettysburg, York, and Lancaster
333 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Wind gusts up to 50 mph from the south on the ridge tops
  early this morning, then southwest across the entire area this
  afternoon and evening. 

* WHERE...Franklin, Dauphin, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York 
  and Lancaster Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. For high wind safety 
information, visit weather.gov/wind.

&&

$$

PAZ006-011-037-140000-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0007.200413T0800Z-200414T0000Z/
Potter-Cameron-Tioga-
Including the cities of Coudersport, Emporium, Mansfield, 
and Wellsboro
333 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Wind gusts up to 50 mph from the south on the ridge tops
  early this morning, then southwest across the entire area this
  afternoon and evening. 

* WHERE...Potter, Cameron and Tioga Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. For high wind safety 
information, visit weather.gov/wind.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/ctp
423 
WWUS71 KCTP 132338
NPWCTP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
738 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

PAZ004-005-010-017-024-033-140045-
/O.EXP.KCTP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200414T0000Z/
Warren-McKean-Elk-Clearfield-Cambria-Somerset-
Including the cities of Warren, Bradford, St. Marys, Ridgway, 
DuBois, Clearfield, Johnstown, and Somerset
738 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

The strongest winds have ended across the area and gusty winds 
will gradually taper off through Tuesday morning.

$$

PAZ012-018-019-025>028-034-035-041-042-045-046-049>053-056-058-
140045-
/O.EXP.KCTP.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-200414T0000Z/
Northern Clinton-Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Blair-Huntingdon-
Mifflin-Juniata-Bedford-Fulton-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-
Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour-
Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-Schuylkill-
Including the cities of Renovo, Philipsburg, State College, 
Altoona, Huntingdon, Mount Union, Lewistown, Mifflintown, 
Bedford, McConnellsburg, Trout Run, Laporte, Lock Haven, 
Williamsport, Lewisburg, Selinsgrove, Danville, Sunbury, 
Shamokin, Bloomsburg, Berwick, Newport, and Pottsville
738 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

The strongest winds have ended across the area and gusty winds 
will gradually taper off through Tuesday morning.

$$

PAZ036-057-059-063>066-140045-
/O.EXP.KCTP.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-200414T0000Z/
Franklin-Dauphin-Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-York-Lancaster-
Including the cities of Chambersburg, Harrisburg, Hershey, 
Lebanon, Carlisle, Gettysburg, York, and Lancaster
738 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

The strongest winds have ended across the area and gusty winds 
will gradually taper off through Tuesday morning.

$$

PAZ006-011-037-140045-
/O.EXP.KCTP.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-200414T0000Z/
Potter-Cameron-Tioga-
Including the cities of Coudersport, Emporium, Mansfield, 
and Wellsboro
738 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

The strongest winds have ended across the area and gusty winds 
will gradually taper off through Tuesday morning.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/ctp

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS State College, PA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Apr 12, 12:26 PM EDT, 17 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 12, 12:26 PM EDT, 17 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service State College PA
1226 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

.SYNOPSIS...
Much milder weather will be with us this Easter Sunday afternoon
with most of central PA staying dry through the evening. Rain
will overspread the region by later tonight with locally heavy
downpours possible through Monday afternoon. Severe
thunderstorms may develop along a sharp cold front as it sweeps
west to east through the area from Monday morning through the
mid afternoon. Strong gusty winds will also precede and occur in
the wake of the cold front before subsiding Monday night.
Temperatures will trend below average Tuesday through late week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Despite a chilly start to this Easter Sunday, a milder
southerly flow will develop this afternoon with bkn-ovc altocu
clouds. This pattern will allow temperatures to climb 5 to 10
degrees above average and reach the 60s in most locations this
afternoon. Most of CPA will remain dry today with just a slight
chance of some light rain across parts of western PA mainly
early this morning or later in the evening.

Increasing southerly flow/LLJ will transport 1+ inch PWATs into
central PA tonight. Expect widespread rain to overspread the
area by midnight with locally heavy downpours possible into
early Monday morning. The risk for flooding remains low with
forecast rainfall amounts generally around a 0.50 inch or so
ending 12Z Monday.

Posted a Wind Advisory for late tonight through early Monday
evening for the very strong southerly LLJ that will buffet
mainly the ridge tops with 40 to 45KT gusts, but also create
standing waves of strong wind gusts at the base of the first
wave just to the north of the ridges with strong gap winds too.

As a strong Cfront crosses the region later Tuesday morning
through mid afternoon, we'll see a transition to west-southwest
wind gusts at the same speeds for much of the Central Ridge and
Valley Region and Susq Valley, while greater 3 hourly sfc
P-Rises of nearly 10mb and strong CAA across the NW Mtns and
Laurels (Closer to the strong sfc low track across Lake Erie)
will help to create wind gusts as high as 50 kts - warranting a
High Wind Warning there (14Z Mon through 00Z Tue).

More details below.

&&

.SHORT TERM /MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Wind fields aloft really crank up into Monday morning with the
southerly LLJ reaching 70-80kts or +4-5SD above the mean across
the eastern half of the area. A very strong shear/modest CAPE
environment is forecast ahead of a sharp cold front progged to
sweep across CPA between ~14-20Z Monday. Assuming clouds breaks
can develop in the wake of the overnight/early morning WAA
rains, a significant risk of organized severe weather will
exist with storms capable of damaging winds (primary threat)
but also an isolated tornado. CTP along with BGM and PHI WFOs
consulted with SPC about initially dropping the SLGT risk for
Monday. However, they amended the D2 outlook to add back the
slight risk over PA previously issued on a D3 update yesterday.

Given the magnitude of the LLJ, post-frontal pressure rises and
deep vertical mixing/CAA, feel that a wind advisory is a sure
bet for most of the area, but gusts 55-60 mph are possible over
the Alleghenies (especially the ridgetops) immediately in
advance of and behind the cold front.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
A brief lull in the weather is expected Monday night into
Tuesday, as the cold front pulls east of the area. A weak
disturbance could brush the region with a bit of light rain or
wet snow Tuesday night into Wednesday.

Medium range guidance continues to show an anomalous upper
level trough over the Great Lakes and northeastern CONUS through
the remainder of the week into next weekend, supporting a
stretch of below normal temperatures. Another weak disturbance
could bring a bit of light rain or wet snow across the area Wed
night into Thurs, with both the ECMWF and GFS projecting a more
substantial area of low pressure to impact the region Friday
into Friday night.

&&

.AVIATION /16Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
VFR conditions continue this afternoon. Mid and high clouds
will thicken across the area. While there could be a few drops
of rain before sunset, the airmass is quite dry.

Winds pick up early this afternoon and become quite strong
form the south overnight into Monday morning. The airmass is
dry, so it will take some time for much of the area to see
showers and lower conditions Sunday night. Overall not looking
at widespread MVFR conditions to mainly after Midnight. The
leading edge of the showers could result in some gusty winds
early on, given the dry air at low levels.

.Outlook...

Sun...MVFR/IFR Sun night with widespread rain. Strong southerly
winds/LLWS likely tonight into Monday.

Mon...Reduced cigs/vsbys in widespread rain early. Strong/gusty
southerly winds turning west later in the period. Potential for
a line of severe thunderstorms accompanying the cold front
Monday afternoon.

Strong southerly gradient winds gusting up to 40 kts at times
across the higher terrain and downwind (north) of the ridges
will transition into strong WSW post cold frontal winds Monday
(late morning west and early afternoon east)

Tue-Wed...Increasing chance for rain/snow Tue night-Wed.

Thu...Still a chance of rain and snow showers across
the north and west.

&&

.CTP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
High Wind Watch from Monday morning through Monday evening for
PAZ004>006-010-011-017-024-033-037.
High Wind Watch from Monday afternoon through Monday evening
for PAZ025-034.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Lambert/Steinbugl
NEAR TERM...Lambert/Steinbugl
SHORT TERM...Steinbugl
LONG TERM...Evanego
AVIATION...Lambert/Martin
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 12, 5:49 AM EDT, 6 hours 54 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service State College PA
549 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

PAZ012-018-019-026>028-035-036-041-042-045-046-049>053-056>059-
063>066-131000-
Northern Clinton-Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Huntingdon-Mifflin-
Juniata-Fulton-Franklin-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Clinton-
Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-
Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-York-Lancaster-
549 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Locally heavy rainfall is possible late tonight into early Monday
morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts are
possible Monday morning or early afternoon. An isolated tornado is
also possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report significant hazardous weather.

PAZ006-010-011-017-024-033-037-131000-
Potter-Elk-Cameron-Clearfield-Cambria-Somerset-Tioga-
549 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Locally heavy rainfall is possible late tonight into early Monday
morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to
weather.gov/StateCollege on the internet for more
information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Watch.

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts are
possible Monday morning or early afternoon. An isolated tornado is
also possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report significant hazardous weather.

PAZ025-034-131000-
Blair-Bedford-
549 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Locally heavy rainfall is possible late tonight into early Monday
morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to
weather.gov/StateCollege on the internet for more
information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Watch.

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts are
possible Monday morning or early afternoon. An isolated tornado is
also possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report significant hazardous weather.

PAZ004-005-131000-
Warren-McKean-
549 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to
weather.gov/StateCollege on the internet for more
information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MRS

The office that day

Everything else NWS State College, PA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 12, 3:45 AM EDTHigh Wind WatchCTPBedford, Blair, Cambria, Cameron, Clearfield, Elk and 5 more9 hr
Apr 12, 12:43 PM EDTWind AdvisoryCTPAdams, Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Cameron, Centre and 27 more31 hr

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Sources

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