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Frost Advisory 4, NWS Charleston, WV

April 13, 202021 counties in West Virginia; Lawrence County, Kentucky; Buchanan County, Dickenson County, Virginia

NWS Charleston, WV issued this frost advisory at Apr 13, 2020, 2:48 PM EDT for 21 counties in West Virginia; Lawrence County, Kentucky; Buchanan County, Dickenson County, Virginia. It took effect at Apr 14, 2020, 3:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 9 min.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 13, 2020, 2:48 PM EDT (18:48 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 14, 2020, 3:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 14, 2020, 3:09 AM EDT
In force
9 min
Issued by
NWS Charleston, WV
All 24 counties

Lawrence County, KY, Buchanan County, VA, Dickenson County, VA, Barbour County, WV, Braxton County, WV, Cabell County, WV, Calhoun County, WV, Clay County, WV, Gilmer County, WV, Jackson County, WV, Kanawha County, WV, Lewis County, WV, Lincoln County, WV, Mason County, WV, McDowell County, WV, Putnam County, WV, Ritchie County, WV, Roane County, WV, Taylor County, WV, Upshur County, WV, Wayne County, WV, Webster County, WV, Wirt County, WV, Wyoming County, WV

The radar

The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 35 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:49 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

Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 12:00Z, 6.8 hours before the alert went out and 217 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, Roanoke, VA at 12:00Z on 2020-04-13Temperature 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, Roanoke, VA at 12:00Z on 2020-04-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 431 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
825 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
80 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
431 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
449 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

973 
WWUS71 KRLX 131848
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
248 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

WVZ523>526-140000-
/O.CON.KRLX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200414T0000Z/
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-
Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, and Harman
248 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Southeast Pocahontas, Northwest Randolph, Southeast 
  Randolph and Northwest Pocahontas Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

WVZ006>008-014-016>019-028>030-032-039-040-140300-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FR.Y.0004.200414T0700Z-200414T1300Z/
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-200414T0000Z/
Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Putnam-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Braxton-
Gilmer-Lewis-Taylor-Upshur-Barbour-
Including the cities of Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, 
Ravenswood, Ripley, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Spencer, Elizabeth, 
Grantsville, Harrisville, Pennsboro, Sutton, Gassaway, 
Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, Grafton, Buckhannon, Philippi, 
and Belington
248 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 35 will
  result in frost formation. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 10
  to 20 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, southern and western 
  West Virginia.

* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday. 
  For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

KYZ105-VAZ003-004-WVZ005-013-015-027-033-034-521-140300-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FR.Y.0004.200414T0700Z-200414T1300Z/
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-200414T0000Z/
Lawrence KY-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-Lincoln-Kanawha-Clay-
McDowell-Wyoming-Northwest Webster-
Including the cities of Louisa, Yatesville Lake State Park, 
Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Harts, 
Alum Creek, Hamlin, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, 
Clay, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, 
Holly River State, Webster Springs, and Cowen
248 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 36 will
  result in frost formation. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 10
  to 20 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Dickenson and Buchanan Counties. In 
  Kentucky, Lawrence KY County. In West Virginia, Wayne, 
  Lincoln, Kanawha, Clay, McDowell, Wyoming and Northwest 
  Webster Counties.

* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday. 
  For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left 
  uncovered.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

KYZ101>103-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ009>011-020-031-140000-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-200414T0000Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Jackson OH-
Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Doddridge-
Harrison-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson, 
Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, 
Ashland, Cannonsburg, New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, 
McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, 
Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, Hamden, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, 
Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, South Point, Parkersburg, Vienna, 
St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, 
West Union, Clarksburg, and Bridgeport
248 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, northeast Kentucky and 
  northern West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

WVZ024>026-515>520-522-140000-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-200414T0000Z/
Mingo-Logan-Boone-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-
Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-
Southeast Nicholas-Southeast Webster-
Including the cities of Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, 
Madison, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, Oak Hill, 
Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, 
Craigsville, Birch River, and Richwood
248 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Webster, Northwest 
  Nicholas, Southeast Fayette, Logan, Mingo, Boone, Northwest 
  Raleigh, Northwest Fayette and Southeast Raleigh Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
582 
WWUS71 KRLX 132225
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
625 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

KYZ105-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>008-013>019-027>030-032>034-039-040-521-
140630-
/O.CAN.KRLX.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-200414T0000Z/
/O.CON.KRLX.FR.Y.0004.200414T0700Z-200414T1300Z/
Lawrence KY-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-
Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Clay-Braxton-
Gilmer-Lewis-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-
Northwest Webster-
Including the cities of Louisa, Yatesville Lake State Park, 
Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, 
Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Harts, Alum Creek,
Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, 
Saint Albans, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville, Harrisville, 
Pennsboro, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, Weston,
Grafton, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, 
Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, Holly River State, 
Webster Springs, and Cowen
625 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia, northeast Kentucky and 
  central, northeast, northern, southern and western West 
  Virginia.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Winds have decreased to 30mph and below and are under advisory 
criteria. Winds will progressively weaken as we get later into 
the evening. 

&&

$$

KYZ101>103-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ009>011-020-024>026-031-
515>520-522-132330-
/O.CAN.KRLX.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-200414T0000Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Jackson OH-
Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Doddridge-
Mingo-Logan-Boone-Harrison-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-
Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-
Southeast Nicholas-Southeast Webster-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson, 
Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, 
Ashland, Cannonsburg, New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, 
McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, 
Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, Hamden, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, 
Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, South Point, Parkersburg, Vienna, 
St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, 
West Union, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, 
Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, 
Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, 
Craigsville, Birch River, and Richwood
625 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have decreased to 30mph and below and are under advisory 
criteria. Winds will progressively weaken as we get later into 
the evening. 

$$

WVZ523>526-140000-
/O.CON.KRLX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200414T0000Z/
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-
Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, and Harman
625 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* WHERE...Southeast Pocahontas, Northwest Randolph, Southeast 
  Randolph and Northwest Pocahontas Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
218 
WWUS71 KRLX 132358
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
758 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

WVZ523>526-140100-
/O.CAN.KRLX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200414T0000Z/
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-
Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, and Harman
758 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS ALLOWED TO EXPIRE...

Have decided to let the High Wind Warning expire as scheduled, on
the top of the hour, due to a decrease in activity. Winds are 
below criteria and will continue to weaken as the day progresses. 

$$

KYZ105-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>008-013>019-027>030-032>034-039-040-521-
140800-
/O.CON.KRLX.FR.Y.0004.200414T0700Z-200414T1300Z/
Lawrence KY-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-
Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Clay-Braxton-
Gilmer-Lewis-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-
Northwest Webster-
Including the cities of Louisa, Yatesville Lake State Park, 
Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, 
Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Harts, Alum Creek,
Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, 
Saint Albans, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville, Harrisville, 
Pennsboro, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, Weston,
Grafton, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, 
Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, Holly River State, 
Webster Springs, and Cowen
758 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia, northeast Kentucky and 
  central, northeast, northern, southern and western West 
  Virginia.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
501 
WWUS71 KRLX 140709
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
309 AM EDT Tue Apr 14 2020

KYZ105-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>008-013>019-027>030-032>034-039-040-
141900-
/O.CAN.KRLX.FR.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200414T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KRLX.FZ.W.0003.200415T0600Z-200415T1300Z/
Lawrence KY-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-
Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Clay-Braxton-
Gilmer-Lewis-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-
Including the cities of Louisa, Yatesville Lake State Park, 
Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, 
Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Harts, Alum Creek,
Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, 
Saint Albans, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville, Harrisville, 
Pennsboro, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, Weston,
Grafton, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, 
Buckhannon, Philippi, and Belington
309 AM EDT Tue Apr 14 2020

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...FROST ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia, northeast Kentucky and 
  central, northern, southern and western West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The frost advisory for this morning has
  been canceled as cloud cover has slowed cooling.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

WVZ521-140815-
/O.CAN.KRLX.FR.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200414T1300Z/
Northwest Webster-
Including the cities of Holly River State, Webster Springs, 
and Cowen
309 AM EDT Tue Apr 14 2020

...FROST ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The growing season has not yet begun in Webster County.

$$

KYZ101>103-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ009>011-020-024>026-031-
141900-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FZ.W.0003.200415T0600Z-200415T1300Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Jackson OH-
Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Doddridge-
Mingo-Logan-Boone-Harrison-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson, 
Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, 
Ashland, Cannonsburg, New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, 
McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, 
Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, Hamden, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, 
Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, South Point, Parkersburg, Vienna, 
St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, 
West Union, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, 
Clarksburg, and Bridgeport
309 AM EDT Tue Apr 14 2020

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, northeast Kentucky and 
  northern and southern West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Charleston, WV wrote its last area forecast discussion before this frost advisory went out at Apr 13, 2:43 PM EDT, 5 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 13, 2:43 PM EDT, 5 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Charleston WV
243 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

.SYNOPSIS...
Light scattered showers and gusty winds linger through this
evening. Upper level disturbances bring rain and snow chances
for the rest of the work week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TUESDAY/...
As of 215 PM Monday...

The bulk of the precipitation passed through the area earlier today
along with a cold front; however, light scattered showers are
expected to linger into this evening. Winds behind this morning's
front remain fairly steady around 20 mph, with gusts in the 20
to 45 mph range. Winds are expected to gradually die down
overnight and remain fairly light tomorrow.

Temperatures should continue to drop overnight reaching mid to upper
30s for much of the area. Mountain areas will likely be in the upper
20s to low 30s. Have gone with a frost advisory in the central and
southeastern portions of the area as light winds and areas of clear
sky are possible in the early morning hours.

Drier conditions are forecast overnight tonight and into tomorrow
morning. Precipitation chances increase late in the morning
tomorrow, with the greatest chances in the afternoon and
evening. This looks to be a mainly rain event though a
changeover to snow is possible in the high elevations as
temperatures drop late in the period.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As of 256 AM Monday...

Models indicate a disturbance, evident in H500 vorticity max
fields, crossing the area Tuesday night. Freezing level at H850
will be south of the area with minus 5C across the northern
portions of WV. Ice in clouds is suggested by models with this
system. Therefore, expect a quick shot of rain and snow showers
along its path. Some snow accumulations could be expected,
mainly across our northeast and central mountains of WV. Models
are not in agreement with the total snow accumulations.
Conservative expecting 4 to 5 inches of snow at the higher
ridges of Pocahontas and Randolph counties for now, but these
accumulations could change as the event gets closer. Winds aloft
will become from the northwest capable to produce additional
upslope snow across northeast mountains by Wednesday morning.
Will keep monitoring conditions in case a Winter weather
advisory for snow may be needed. Will mention threat in HWO.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 220 AM Monday...

Another but weaker H500 disturbance crosses east across the northern
portions of the area under a surface high pressure Wednesday night.
Temperature profiles suggest rain or rain and snow mix could be
possible with this system mainly across the northern sections
Wednesday night.

Guidance suggest surface high pressure will develop across the OH
Valley on Thursday for improvement in weather conditions through
Thursday night.

By early Friday, a weak low pressure system is expected to develop
just south of the OH Valley with a warm front feature extending east
across WV. This weak system could bring showers and thunderstorms to
the area Friday into Friday night. It is uncertain about the
track of the aforementioned low pressure system at this time per
differences among synoptic models. Both the GFS and ECMWF
models bring QPF to the area over the weekend at different
times. Will get a better assessment when the event gets closer
and models become in better agreement.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 220 PM Monday...

All TAF sites are currently at MVFR for cigs. MVFR is expected
to remain for most of the TAF period, then lift to VFR as cigs
gradually begin to improve across the area. Light, scattered
rain showers are possible over the next several hours especially
toward the eastern sites. These showers could cause brief
periods of reduced visibility.

East to northeast winds are expected throughout the period.
Sustained winds between 10 and 25kts with gusts between 20 and
40kts are possible over the next several hours. Winds are
expected to die down overnight and remain calm through the end
of the period.

FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND ALTERNATE SCENARIOS THROUGH 18Z
TUESDAY...

FORECAST CONFIDENCE: Medium.

ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: Timing of ceiling improvement may vary.
Timing and duration of showers may vary.

EXPERIMENTAL TABLE OF FLIGHT CATEGORY OBJECTIVELY SHOWS CONSISTENCY
OF WFO FORECAST TO AVAILABLE MODEL INFORMATION:
H = HIGH:   TAF CONSISTENT WITH ALL MODELS OR ALL BUT ONE MODEL.
M = MEDIUM: TAF HAS VARYING LEVEL OF CONSISTENCY WITH MODELS.
L = LOW:    TAF INCONSISTENT WITH ALL MODELS OR ALL BUT ONE MODEL.

UTC 1HRLY       18   19   20   21   22   23   00   01   02   03   04   05
EDT 1HRLY       14   15   16   17   18   19   20   21   22   23   00   01
CRW CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    M    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H
HTS CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H
BKW CONSISTENCY  M    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    M    M    M    M
EKN CONSISTENCY  M    M    M    M    H    H    H    H    M    H    M    M
PKB CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H
CKB CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    M    M    M    H    H    H    H    H

AFTER 18Z TUESDAY...
IFR possible in mountain snow showers for Tuesday
night/Wednesday morning..

&&

.RLX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WV...High Wind Warning until 8 PM EDT this evening for WVZ523>526.
     Frost Advisory from 3 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday for WVZ005>008-
     013>019-027>030-032>034-039-040-521.
     Wind Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for WVZ005>011-
     013>020-024>034-039-040-515>522.
OH...Wind Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for OHZ066-067-075-
     076-083>087.
KY...Frost Advisory from 3 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday for KYZ105.
     Wind Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for KYZ101>103-105.
VA...Frost Advisory from 3 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday for VAZ003-004.
     Wind Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for VAZ003-004.

&&

SYNOPSIS...RPY/JLB
NEAR TERM...JLB
SHORT TERM...ARJ
LONG TERM...ARJ
AVIATION...JLB
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 13, 6:08 AM EDT, 8 hours 40 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston WV
608 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

WVZ523>526-141015-
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-
Southeast Randolph-
608 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast West
Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

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

   High Wind Warning.

There is a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms through early
Monday morning. Damaging winds are the primary threat.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Snowfall accumulations up to 5 inches are expected Tuesday into
Wednesday. A Winter Weather Advisory may be needed.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions by calling the toll-free spotter hotline, or by other
methods detailed at www.weather.gov/rlx/reports.

KYZ105-VAZ003-004-WVZ005-013-015-024>026-033-034-515>518-141015-
Lawrence KY-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-Lincoln-Kanawha-Mingo-Logan-
Boone-McDowell-Wyoming-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-
Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette-
608 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

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

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Kentucky, southwest Virginia, and portions of southeast West
Virginia, southern West Virginia and western West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

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

   Wind Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions by calling the toll-free spotter hotline, or by other
methods detailed at www.weather.gov/rlx/reports.

KYZ101>103-OHZ083>087-WVZ006>008-014-141015-
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-
Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Putnam-
608 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

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

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Kentucky, portions of southeast Ohio, and portions of central West
Virginia, southern West Virginia and western West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

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

   Wind Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions by calling the toll-free spotter hotline, or by other
methods detailed at www.weather.gov/rlx/reports.

WVZ027-519>522-141015-
Clay-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-
Southeast Webster-
608 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

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

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central West
Virginia, northeast West Virginia and southeast West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

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

   Wind Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions by calling the toll-free spotter hotline, or by other
methods detailed at www.weather.gov/rlx/reports.

OHZ066-067-075-076-WVZ009>011-016>020-028>032-039-040-141015-
Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Roane-Wirt-
Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-
Upshur-Barbour-
608 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

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

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast Ohio,
and portions of central West Virginia and northern West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

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

   Wind Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions by calling the toll-free spotter hotline, or by other
methods detailed at www.weather.gov/rlx/reports.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Apr 13, 11:42 AM EDT, 3 hours 6 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON WV
1142 AM EDT MON APR 13 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1205 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG MOUNT HOPE              37.90N 81.17W
04/13/2020                   FAYETTE            WV   EMERGENCY MNGR

            50 FT SECTION OF BRICK WALL BLOWN DOWN AT
            MT. HOPE MUNICIPAL STADIUM. SOME ROOF DAMAGE
            TO STRUCTURES AROUND TOWN.

&&

ABE
Local storm report, Apr 13, 12:15 PM EDT, 2 hours 33 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON WV
1215 PM EDT MON APR 13 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0249 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST 2 W BRIDGEPORT          39.28N 80.28W
04/13/2020  M63 MPH          HARRISON           WV   MESONET

            GUST MEASURED ON DOH SENSOR ALONG I-79. ALSO
            A GUST TO 44 MPH MEASURED AT 219 AM AND 53
            MPH MEASURED AT 234 AM.

&&

ABE
Local storm report, Apr 13, 12:50 PM EDT, 1 hour 58 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON WV
1250 PM EDT MON APR 13 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0218 AM     TSTM WND DMG     CHARLTON HEIGHTS        38.12N  81.23W
04/13/2020                   FAYETTE            WV   911 CALL CENTER

            A TREE FELL ONTO A HOUSE IN CHARLTON HEIGHTS

&&

EVENT NUMBER RLX2000885

MEK
Local storm report, Apr 13, 1:17 PM EDT, 1 hour 31 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON WV
117 PM EDT MON APR 13 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1200 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG 2 W LEE BELL            38.68N  80.05W
04/13/2020                   RANDOLPH           WV   PARK/FOREST SRVC

            THREE TREES BLOWN DOWN ON THE MAIN ROAD LEADING INTO
            KUMBRABROW STATE FOREST.

&&

EVENT NUMBER RLX2000886

MEK
Local storm report, Apr 13, 1:56 PM EDT, 52 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON WV
156 PM EDT MON APR 13 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1200 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG FAYETTECILLE            38.05N  81.10W
04/13/2020                   FAYETTE            WV   911 CALL CENTER

            MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN THE TOWNS OF POWELTON,
            FAYETTEVILLE, PAINT CREEK, CHARLTON HEIGHTS, AND MEADOW
            BRIDGE. WEATHER STATIONS IN THE AREA MEASURED GUSTS NEAR
            50 MPH.

&&

EVENT NUMBER RLX2000887

MEK
Local storm report, Apr 13, 2:07 PM EDT, 41 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON WV
207 PM EDT MON APR 13 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1200 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG 3 SE STANAFORD          37.79N  81.11W
04/13/2020                   RALEIGH            WV   911 CALL CENTER

            MULTIPLE TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN IN THE TOWNS OF MOUNT
            NEBO, SUMMERSVILLE, NETTIE, SNOW HILL, AND BIRCH RIVER.
            NEARBY ASOS IN BECKLEY OBSERVED A MAXIMUM WIND GUST OF
            53 MPH AROUND THIS TIME.

&&

EVENT NUMBER RLX2000888

MEK

The office that day

Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 12, 9:47 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXMcDowell43 min
Apr 13, 2:06 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXBoone, Clay, Fayette, Kanawha, Nicholas, Raleigh and 1 more39 min
Apr 13, 2:47 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXBraxton, Clay, Fayette, Nicholas, Raleigh, Webster43 min
Apr 13, 8:16 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningRLXMcDowell8 hr
Apr 13, 10:18 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXRandolph, Upshur27 min
Apr 13, 10:39 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXRandolph41 min
Apr 13, 7:28 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXGreenup17 min
Apr 13, 1:53 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningRLXBuchanan, Dickenson5 hr

Nearby

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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.