Alert archive / Pennsylvania / High Wind Warnings in 2020
High Wind Warning 1, NWS State College, PA
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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 11:38 AM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Beaverdale, PA | TREES DOWN ON WIRES IN BEAVERDALE |
| Apr 13, 12:17 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Stoystown, PA | NUMEROUS TREES AND WIRES DOWN AROUND STOYSTOWN. |
| Apr 13, 12:17 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Zimmerman, PA | TREES AND WIRES DOWN NEAR ZIMMERMAN. |
| Apr 13, 12:20 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Friedens, PA | TREES AND WIRES DOWN NEAR FRIEDENS. |
| Apr 13, 12:23 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | East Conemaugh, PA | TREES DOWN IN EAST CONEMAUGH AND FRANKLIN BOROUGH. |
| Apr 13, 12:38 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Beaverdale, PA | TREES DOWN ON WIRES IN BEAVERDALE |
| Apr 13, 12:49 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Almaden, PA | TREES 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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 3:45 AM EDT | High Wind Watch | CTP | Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Cameron, Clearfield, Elk and 5 more | 9 hr |
| Apr 12, 12:43 PM EDT | Wind Advisory | CTP | Adams, Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Cameron, Centre and 27 more | 31 hr |
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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.