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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Pittsburgh, PA

January 11, 202014 counties in Pennsylvania; 9 counties in West Virginia; 11 counties in Ohio

NWS Pittsburgh, PA issued this wind advisory at Jan 11, 2020, 3:15 AM EST for 14 counties in Pennsylvania; 9 counties in West Virginia; 11 counties in Ohio. It took effect at Jan 11, 2020, 9:00 PM EST. It was in force for 13 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 11, 2020, 3:15 AM EST (08:15 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 11, 2020, 9:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 12, 2020, 9:53 AM EST
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Pittsburgh, PA
All 34 counties

Belmont County, OH, Carroll County, OH, Columbiana County, OH, Coshocton County, OH, Guernsey County, OH, Harrison County, OH, Jefferson County, OH, Monroe County, OH, Muskingum County, OH, Noble County, OH, Tuscarawas County, OH, Allegheny County, PA, Armstrong County, PA, Beaver County, PA, Butler County, PA, Clarion County, PA, Fayette County, PA, Forest County, PA, Greene County, PA, Jefferson County, PA, Lawrence County, PA, Mercer County, PA, Venango County, PA, Washington County, PA, Westmoreland County, PA, Brooke County, WV, Hancock County, WV, Marion County, WV, Marshall County, WV, Monongalia County, WV, Ohio County, WV, Preston County, WV, Tucker County, WV, Wetzel County, WV

The radar

The Pittsburgh radar (KPBZ), 28 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:18 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 (KPIT), launched 00:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 28 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 2020-01-11Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Pittsburgh, PA at 00:00Z on 2020-01-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 338 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
1259 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
48 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
338 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
373 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

708 
WWUS71 KPBZ 110815
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
315 AM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-111615-
/O.NEW.KPBZ.WI.Y.0002.200112T0200Z-200112T1500Z/
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-
Including the cities of New Philadelphia, Dover, Carrollton, 
Malvern, East Liverpool, Salem, Columbiana, Coshocton, Cadiz, 
Steubenville, Zanesville, Cambridge, Martins Ferry, 
St. Clairsville, Caldwell, and Woodsfield
315 AM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...East-central Ohio.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty wind 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.

&&

$$

PAZ007>009-013>016-020>023-029-031-073-075-WVZ001>004-012-021-509-
111615-
/O.NEW.KPBZ.WI.Y.0002.200112T0400Z-200112T1800Z/
Mercer-Venango-Forest-Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Beaver-
Allegheny-Armstrong-Indiana-Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-
Fayette-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
Including the cities of Sharon, Hermitage, Grove City, Oil City, 
Franklin, Tionesta, New Castle, Ellwood City, Butler, Clarion, 
Punxsutawney, Brookville, Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, Ambridge, 
Monaca, Pittsburgh Metro Area, Kittanning, Ford City, Indiana, 
Washington, Canonsburg, Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, 
New Kensington, Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, Uniontown, 
Weirton, Follansbee, Wellsburg, Wheeling, Moundsville, 
New Martinsville, Fairmont, and Morgantown
315 AM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty wind 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.

&&

$$

MDZ001-PAZ074-076-WVZ510>514-111615-
/O.NEW.KPBZ.HW.A.0001.200112T0400Z-200112T1800Z/
Garrett-Westmoreland Ridges-Fayette Ridges-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland MD, 
Grantsville, Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, Ohiopyle, Coopers Rock,
Kingwood, Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, 
Parsons, Hendricks, Saint George, Davis, Thomas, 
and Canaan Valley
315 AM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...In Pennsylvania: the Westmoreland and Fayette County
  ridges. In West Virginia: Preston and Tucker Counties. In
  Maryland: Garrett County. 

* WHEN...From this evening through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging wind could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be
  difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

Kramar
7 follow-up statements
722 
WWUS71 KPBZ 111554
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
1054 AM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-120000-
/O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0002.200112T0200Z-200112T1500Z/
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-
Including the cities of New Philadelphia, Dover, Carrollton, 
Malvern, East Liverpool, Salem, Columbiana, Coshocton, Cadiz, 
Steubenville, Zanesville, Cambridge, Martins Ferry, 
St. Clairsville, Caldwell, and Woodsfield
1054 AM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PAZ007>009-013>016-020>023-029-031-073-075-WVZ001>004-012-021-509-
120000-
/O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0002.200112T0400Z-200112T1800Z/
Mercer-Venango-Forest-Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Beaver-
Allegheny-Armstrong-Indiana-Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-
Fayette-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
Including the cities of Sharon, Hermitage, Grove City, Oil City, 
Franklin, Tionesta, New Castle, Ellwood City, Butler, Clarion, 
Punxsutawney, Brookville, Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, Ambridge, 
Monaca, Pittsburgh Metro Area, Kittanning, Ford City, Indiana, 
Washington, Canonsburg, Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, 
New Kensington, Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, Uniontown, 
Weirton, Follansbee, Wellsburg, Wheeling, Moundsville, 
New Martinsville, Fairmont, and Morgantown
1054 AM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest and western 
  Pennsylvania and northern and the northern panhandle of West 
  Virginia.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MDZ001-PAZ074-076-WVZ510>514-120000-
/O.CON.KPBZ.HW.A.0001.200112T0400Z-200112T1800Z/
Garrett-Westmoreland Ridges-Fayette Ridges-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland MD, 
Grantsville, Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, Ohiopyle, Coopers Rock,
Kingwood, Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, 
Parsons, Hendricks, Saint George, Davis, Thomas, 
and Canaan Valley
1054 AM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Westmoreland Ridges and Fayette 
  Ridges Counties. In Maryland, Garrett County. In West 
  Virginia, Preston, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and 
  Northwestern Preston, Western Tucker, Eastern Preston and 
  Eastern Tucker Counties.

* WHEN...From this evening through Sunday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
105 
WWUS71 KPBZ 111808
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
108 PM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-120215-
/O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0002.200112T0200Z-200112T1500Z/
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-
Including the cities of New Philadelphia, Dover, Carrollton, 
Malvern, East Liverpool, Salem, Columbiana, Coshocton, Cadiz, 
Steubenville, Zanesville, Cambridge, Martins Ferry, 
St. Clairsville, Caldwell, and Woodsfield
108 PM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PAZ007>009-013>016-020>023-029-031-073-075-WVZ001>004-012-021-509-
120215-
/O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0002.200112T0400Z-200112T1800Z/
Mercer-Venango-Forest-Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Beaver-
Allegheny-Armstrong-Indiana-Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-
Fayette-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
Including the cities of Sharon, Hermitage, Grove City, Oil City, 
Franklin, Tionesta, New Castle, Ellwood City, Butler, Clarion, 
Punxsutawney, Brookville, Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, Ambridge, 
Monaca, Pittsburgh Metro Area, Kittanning, Ford City, Indiana, 
Washington, Canonsburg, Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, 
New Kensington, Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, Uniontown, 
Weirton, Follansbee, Wellsburg, Wheeling, Moundsville, 
New Martinsville, Fairmont, and Morgantown
108 PM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest and western 
  Pennsylvania and northern and the northern panhandle of West 
  Virginia.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MDZ001-PAZ074-076-WVZ510>514-120215-
/O.CON.KPBZ.HW.A.0001.200112T0400Z-200112T1800Z/
Garrett-Westmoreland Ridges-Fayette Ridges-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland MD, 
Grantsville, Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, Ohiopyle, Coopers Rock,
Kingwood, Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, 
Parsons, Hendricks, Saint George, Davis, Thomas, 
and Canaan Valley
108 PM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM EST THIS EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Westmoreland Ridges and Fayette 
  Ridges Counties. In Maryland, Garrett County. In West 
  Virginia, Preston, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and 
  Northwestern Preston, Western Tucker, Eastern Preston and 
  Eastern Tucker Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 PM EST this evening through Sunday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
097 
WWUS71 KPBZ 111813
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
113 PM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

MDZ001-PAZ074-076-WVZ510>514-120215-
/O.UPG.KPBZ.HW.A.0001.200112T0400Z-200112T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KPBZ.WI.Y.0002.200112T0400Z-200112T1800Z/
Garrett-Westmoreland Ridges-Fayette Ridges-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland MD, 
Grantsville, Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, Ohiopyle, Coopers Rock,
Kingwood, Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, 
Parsons, Hendricks, Saint George, Davis, Thomas, 
and Canaan Valley
113 PM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Westmoreland Ridges and Fayette 
  Ridges Counties. In Maryland, Garrett County. In West 
  Virginia, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern 
  Preston, Preston, Eastern Preston, Western Tucker and Eastern 
  Tucker Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-120215-
/O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0002.200112T0200Z-200112T1500Z/
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-
Including the cities of New Philadelphia, Dover, Carrollton, 
Malvern, East Liverpool, Salem, Columbiana, Coshocton, Cadiz, 
Steubenville, Zanesville, Cambridge, Martins Ferry, 
St. Clairsville, Caldwell, and Woodsfield
113 PM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PAZ007>009-013>016-020>023-029-031-073-075-WVZ001>004-012-021-509-
120215-
/O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0002.200112T0400Z-200112T1800Z/
Mercer-Venango-Forest-Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Beaver-
Allegheny-Armstrong-Indiana-Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-
Fayette-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
Including the cities of Sharon, Hermitage, Grove City, Oil City, 
Franklin, Tionesta, New Castle, Ellwood City, Butler, Clarion, 
Punxsutawney, Brookville, Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, Ambridge, 
Monaca, Pittsburgh Metro Area, Kittanning, Ford City, Indiana, 
Washington, Canonsburg, Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, 
New Kensington, Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, Uniontown, 
Weirton, Follansbee, Wellsburg, Wheeling, Moundsville, 
New Martinsville, Fairmont, and Morgantown
113 PM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest and western 
  Pennsylvania and northern and the northern panhandle of West 
  Virginia.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
587 
WWUS71 KPBZ 120200
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
900 PM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-121000-
/O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200112T1500Z/
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-
Including the cities of New Philadelphia, Dover, Carrollton, 
Malvern, East Liverpool, Salem, Columbiana, Coshocton, Cadiz, 
Steubenville, Zanesville, Cambridge, Martins Ferry, 
St. Clairsville, Caldwell, and Woodsfield
900 PM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MDZ001-PAZ007>009-013>016-020>023-029-031-073>076-WVZ001>004-012-
021-509>514-121000-
/O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0002.200112T0400Z-200112T1800Z/
Garrett-Mercer-Venango-Forest-Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-
Jefferson PA-Beaver-Allegheny-Armstrong-Indiana-Washington-Greene-
Westmoreland-Westmoreland Ridges-Fayette-Fayette Ridges-Hancock-
Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland MD, 
Grantsville, Sharon, Hermitage, Grove City, Oil City, Franklin, 
Tionesta, New Castle, Ellwood City, Butler, Clarion, 
Punxsutawney, Brookville, Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, Ambridge, 
Monaca, Pittsburgh Metro Area, Kittanning, Ford City, Indiana, 
Washington, Canonsburg, Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, 
New Kensington, Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, Ligonier, 
Donegal, Uniontown, Champion, Ohiopyle, Weirton, Follansbee, 
Wellsburg, Wheeling, Moundsville, New Martinsville, Fairmont, 
Morgantown, Coopers Rock, Kingwood, Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta, 
Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, Saint George, Davis, 
Thomas, and Canaan Valley
900 PM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest and western 
  Pennsylvania and northern and the northern panhandle of West 
  Virginia.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
637 
WWUS71 KPBZ 120928
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
428 AM EST Sun Jan 12 2020

OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-121500-
/O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200112T1500Z/
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-
Including the cities of New Philadelphia, Dover, Carrollton, 
Malvern, East Liverpool, Salem, Columbiana, Coshocton, Cadiz, 
Steubenville, Zanesville, Cambridge, Martins Ferry, 
St. Clairsville, Caldwell, and Woodsfield
428 AM EST Sun Jan 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MDZ001-PAZ007>009-013>016-020>023-029-031-073>076-WVZ001>004-012-
021-509>514-121515-
/O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200112T1800Z/
Garrett-Mercer-Venango-Forest-Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-
Jefferson PA-Beaver-Allegheny-Armstrong-Indiana-Washington-Greene-
Westmoreland-Westmoreland Ridges-Fayette-Fayette Ridges-Hancock-
Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland MD, 
Grantsville, Sharon, Hermitage, Grove City, Oil City, Franklin, 
Tionesta, New Castle, Ellwood City, Butler, Clarion, 
Punxsutawney, Brookville, Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, Ambridge, 
Monaca, Pittsburgh Metro Area, Kittanning, Ford City, Indiana, 
Washington, Canonsburg, Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, 
New Kensington, Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, Ligonier, 
Donegal, Uniontown, Champion, Ohiopyle, Weirton, Follansbee, 
Wellsburg, Wheeling, Moundsville, New Martinsville, Fairmont, 
Morgantown, Coopers Rock, Kingwood, Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta, 
Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, Saint George, Davis, 
Thomas, and Canaan Valley
428 AM EST Sun Jan 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest and western 
  Pennsylvania and northern and the northern panhandle of West 
  Virginia.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
410 
WWUS71 KPBZ 121233
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
733 AM EST Sun Jan 12 2020

OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-121345-
/O.CAN.KPBZ.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200112T1500Z/
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-
Including the cities of New Philadelphia, Dover, Carrollton, 
Malvern, East Liverpool, Salem, Columbiana, Coshocton, Cadiz, 
Steubenville, Zanesville, Cambridge, Martins Ferry, 
St. Clairsville, Caldwell, and Woodsfield
733 AM EST Sun Jan 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts have decreased to less than 40 MPH, and will continue
to decrease through the rest of the morning.

$$

PAZ007-008-013-014-020-021-029-031-WVZ001>004-012-021-509-121345-
/O.CAN.KPBZ.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200112T1800Z/
Mercer-Venango-Lawrence-Butler-Beaver-Allegheny-Washington-Greene-
Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
Including the cities of Sharon, Hermitage, Grove City, Oil City, 
Franklin, New Castle, Ellwood City, Butler, Aliquippa, 
Beaver Falls, Ambridge, Monaca, Pittsburgh Metro Area, 
Washington, Canonsburg, Waynesburg, Weirton, Follansbee, 
Wellsburg, Wheeling, Moundsville, New Martinsville, Fairmont, 
and Morgantown
733 AM EST Sun Jan 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts have decreased to less than 40 MPH, and will continue
to decrease through the rest of the morning.

$$

MDZ001-PAZ009-015-016-022-023-073>076-WVZ510>514-121800-
/O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200112T1800Z/
Garrett-Forest-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Armstrong-Indiana-
Westmoreland-Westmoreland Ridges-Fayette-Fayette Ridges-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland MD, 
Grantsville, Tionesta, Clarion, Punxsutawney, Brookville, 
Kittanning, Ford City, Indiana, Murrysville, Greensburg, 
New Kensington, Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, Ligonier, 
Donegal, Uniontown, Champion, Ohiopyle, Coopers Rock, Kingwood, 
Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Parsons, 
Hendricks, Saint George, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley
733 AM EST Sun Jan 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest and western 
  Pennsylvania, western Maryland and northern West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
703 
WWUS71 KPBZ 121453
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
953 AM EST Sun Jan 12 2020

MDZ001-PAZ009-015-016-022-023-073>076-WVZ510>514-121600-
/O.CAN.KPBZ.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200112T1800Z/
Garrett-Forest-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Armstrong-Indiana-
Westmoreland-Westmoreland Ridges-Fayette-Fayette Ridges-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland MD, 
Grantsville, Tionesta, Clarion, Punxsutawney, Brookville, 
Kittanning, Ford City, Indiana, Murrysville, Greensburg, 
New Kensington, Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, Ligonier, 
Donegal, Uniontown, Champion, Ohiopyle, Coopers Rock, Kingwood, 
Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Parsons, 
Hendricks, Saint George, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley
953 AM EST Sun Jan 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts have decreased to less than 40 MPH, and will continue
to decrease through the rest of the morning.

$$

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Pittsburgh, PA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Jan 11, 12:51 AM EST, 2 hours 24 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 11, 12:51 AM EST, 2 hours 24 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
1251 AM EST Sat Jan 11 2020

.SYNOPSIS...
Rain will scatter this evening but return in force later Saturday
as low pressure advances on the region bringing gusty wind as well.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM SATURDAY MORNING/...
Changes for the eve update included the addition of scattered to
isolated showers for areas that previously were forecast to go
precip-free. These are in response to continued shortwave-impulse
activity in southwest flow aloft. The main precip area will remain
west, and north of the immediate where the frontal zone is focusing
the copious moisture return.

Previous...
Anomalously deep warm, moist air continues to advect into the region
in strong southwest flow ahead of the main trough. Rain will remain
steady over the next several hours on the NW fringe of the PBZ
forecast area as this plume of deep moisture continues to interact
with the aforementioned frontal zone, with more discontinuous
showers in the warm sector of the system from Pittsburgh southward.
Rainfall rates are low enough such that widespread flooding should
not be an issue.

Ridging across the eastern CONUS will amplify tonight in response to
the aforementioned trough as it digs into the Mississippi Valley. As
this happens, large scale ascent will become displaced to our north
and west, which should give much of the forecast area a lull in the
widespread precipitation overnight and into tomorrow morning.

Temperature will then remain near steady overnight such that
overnight lows 25 to 30 degrees above the climatological mean.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/...
By Saturday morning the aforementioned trough will be digging across
the mid-Mississippi Valley. Deep southwest flow will continue to
bring warm, moist air into the region. Temperatures will approach
record values Saturday as values rise well into the 60s and lower
70s.

As the low advances northeast, precipitation will gradually move
across the CWA from west to east. Convection-allowing models suggest
a line of moderate to heavy rain along the cold front boundary as it
crosses Saturday evening. Given some instability, thunderstorms
embedded in the line of showers may be possible, however, even in the
absence of any thunder or lightning strong winds are expected with
FROPA as stronger winds aloft mix down to the surface.

Post-frontal winds will remain strong late Saturday night into
Sunday morning. Gusts 30 to 35kts should be prevalent with possible
advisory level winds along the southeast ridges.

Shortwave ridging will move across the area by Sunday morning as the
low departs, bringing an end to the rain by dawn Sunday. 50 knot
wind at 850mb within a well-mixed boundary layer will allow for
strong gusts through the first half of Sunday. Pressure gradient
will decrease by the latter half of the day, such that wind speeds
will decrease substantially.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
A shortwave trough embedded within southwest flow will clip the area
on Monday and bring somewhat cooler air to the region, but
displacement from strongest lift and lack of moisture will inhibit
precipitation. Southwest flow and warm advection will then resume
Tuesday. Another trough crossing the region and large-scale ascent
will aid in some light precipitation through the second after of the
day.

Temperatures Sunday through Wednesday will be well-above January
average, with highs in the upper 40s and 50s and lows in the 30s and
40s.

The next chance for widespread rain will late Wednesday into early
Thursday as a low pressure system ejects northeast from the high
plains. Light snow will then be possible on the back end of the
system as cold advection and northwest flow ensues on the back-end
of the low.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Mainly VFR with isolated showers west of PIT is expected to continue
overnight along the periphery of large scale ridging. Low level wind
shear will remain a concern throughout the period, as 40-50 knots of
flow will continue to sit atop a relatively stable boundary layer.
Steeper low level lapse rates will generate surface wind gusts of
20-35 knots by Saturday afternoon.

A line of moderate to heavy rain with possible thunder and strong
winds will impact the area Saturday evening with cold frontal
passage. A brief period of MVFR/IFR restrictions is expected along
the front, with lifting to VFR just after the TAF period.

.Outlook...
Surface wind gusts of 30-40 knots may accompany and follow FROPA.

&&

.PBZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MD...None.
OH...None.
PA...None.
WV...None.

&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 10, 2:33 PM EST, 12 hours 42 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
233 PM EST Fri Jan 10 2020

MDZ001-OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ007>009-013>016-020>023-
029-031-073>076-WVZ001>004-012-021-509>514-111945-
Garrett-Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-
Jefferson OH-Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Mercer-Venango-
Forest-Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Beaver-Allegheny-
Armstrong-Indiana-Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-Westmoreland Ridges-
Fayette-Fayette Ridges-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-Wetzel-Marion-
Monongalia-Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-
Preston-Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
233 PM EST Fri Jan 10 2020

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western Maryland, east
central Ohio, northwest Pennsylvania, southwest Pennsylvania,
western Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia and the northern
panhandle of West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Wind gusts around 40 mph or high will be possible late Saturday
night into Sunday morning as cold front crosses the region. A wind
advisory may be needed if confidence increases.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 11, 3:15 AM ESTHigh Wind WatchPBZFayette, Westmoreland10 hr
Jan 11, 4:45 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementPBZAllegheny, Greene, Washington60 min
Jan 11, 5:20 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPBZAllegheny, Washington25 min
Jan 11, 5:41 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementPBZAllegheny, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Westmoreland79 min
Jan 11, 4:14 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementPBZHancock31 min
Jan 11, 5:31 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPBZMarion, Monongalia, Preston29 min
Jan 11, 3:42 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementPBZCarroll, Guernsey, Noble33 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.