Alert archive / West Virginia / Frost Advisories in 2020
Frost Advisory 4, NWS Charleston, WV
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.
- 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
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...JLBHazardous 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.
&&
ABELocal 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.
&&
ABELocal 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
MEKLocal 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
MEKLocal 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
MEKLocal 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
MEKThe office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 9:47 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | McDowell | 43 min |
| Apr 13, 2:06 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Boone, Clay, Fayette, Kanawha, Nicholas, Raleigh and 1 more | 39 min |
| Apr 13, 2:47 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Braxton, Clay, Fayette, Nicholas, Raleigh, Webster | 43 min |
| Apr 13, 8:16 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | McDowell | 8 hr |
| Apr 13, 10:18 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Randolph, Upshur | 27 min |
| Apr 13, 10:39 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Randolph | 41 min |
| Apr 13, 7:28 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Greenup | 17 min |
| Apr 13, 1:53 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Buchanan, Dickenson | 5 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.