Alert archive / Pennsylvania / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 1, NWS State College, PA
NWS State College, PA issued this high wind warning at Mar 25, 2021, 2:29 PM EDT for 4 counties in Pennsylvania. It took effect at Mar 26, 2021, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 12 hr. 2 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 25, 2021, 2:29 PM EDT (18:29 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 26, 2021, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 26, 2021, 6:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS State College, PA
Counties Bedford County, PA, Blair County, PA, Cambria County, PA, Somerset County, PA
The radar
The State College radar (KCCX), 93 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:31 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 10:26 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | Johnstown Airport, PA | CORRECTS TIME OF PREVIOUS NON-TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM JOHNSTOWN AIRPORT. |
| Mar 26, 10:58 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | Johnstown Airport, PA |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Pittsburgh, PA (KPIT), launched 12:00Z, 6.5 hours before the alert went out and 125 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
- 1624 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 45 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 59 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 31 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
364 WWUS71 KCTP 251829 NPWCTP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service State College PA 229 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 PAZ024-025-033-034-260930- /O.UPG.KCTP.HW.A.0001.210326T1000Z-210326T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KCTP.HW.W.0001.210326T1000Z-210326T2200Z/ Cambria-Blair-Somerset-Bedford- Including the cities of Johnstown, Altoona, Somerset, and Bedford 229 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Cambria, Blair, Somerset and Bedford Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. For high wind safety information, visit weather.gov/wind. The latest forecast information can be found on the NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or on the web at weather.gov/ctp. && $$ PAZ004>006-010>012-017>019-026-035-045-260930- /O.UPG.KCTP.HW.A.0001.210326T1000Z-210326T2200Z/ /O.EXB.KCTP.WI.Y.0002.210326T1000Z-210326T2200Z/ Warren-McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Clearfield- Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Huntingdon-Fulton- Southern Clinton- Including the cities of Warren, Bradford, Coudersport, St. Marys, Ridgway, Emporium, Renovo, DuBois, Clearfield, Philipsburg, State College, Huntingdon, Mount Union, McConnellsburg, and Lock Haven 229 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. For high wind safety information, visit weather.gov/wind. The latest forecast information can be found on the NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or on the web at weather.gov/ctp. && $$ PAZ027-028-036-037-041-042-046-049>053-056>059-063>066-260930- /O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0002.210326T1400Z-210326T2200Z/ Mifflin-Juniata-Franklin-Tioga-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan- Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia- Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-York-Lancaster- Including the cities of Lewistown, Mifflintown, Chambersburg, Mansfield, Wellsboro, Trout Run, Laporte, Williamsport, Lewisburg, Selinsgrove, Danville, Sunbury, Shamokin, Bloomsburg, Berwick, Newport, Harrisburg, Hershey, Pottsville, Lebanon, Carlisle, Gettysburg, York, and Lancaster 229 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. For high wind safety information, visit weather.gov/wind. The latest forecast information can be found on the NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or on the web at weather.gov/ctp. && $$ MS/RG/JB/AW For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/ctp
2 follow-up statements
421 WWUS71 KCTP 260845 NPWCTP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service State College PA 445 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 PAZ024-025-033-034-262200- /O.CON.KCTP.HW.W.0001.210326T1000Z-210326T2200Z/ Cambria-Blair-Somerset-Bedford- Including the cities of Johnstown, Altoona, Somerset, and Bedford 445 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Cambria, Blair, Somerset and Bedford Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. For high wind safety information, visit weather.gov/wind. The latest forecast information can be found on the NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or on the web at weather.gov/ctp. && $$ PAZ027-028-036-037-041-042-046-049>053-056>059-063>066-262200- /O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0002.210326T1400Z-210326T2200Z/ Mifflin-Juniata-Franklin-Tioga-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan- Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia- Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-York-Lancaster- Including the cities of Lewistown, Mifflintown, Chambersburg, Mansfield, Wellsboro, Trout Run, Laporte, Williamsport, Lewisburg, Selinsgrove, Danville, Sunbury, Shamokin, Bloomsburg, Berwick, Newport, Harrisburg, Hershey, Pottsville, Lebanon, Carlisle, Gettysburg, York, and Lancaster 445 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. For high wind safety information, visit weather.gov/wind. The latest forecast information can be found on the NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or on the web at weather.gov/ctp. && $$ PAZ004>006-010>012-017>019-026-035-045-262200- /O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0002.210326T1000Z-210326T2200Z/ Warren-McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Clearfield- Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Huntingdon-Fulton- Southern Clinton- Including the cities of Warren, Bradford, Coudersport, St. Marys, Ridgway, Emporium, Renovo, DuBois, Clearfield, Philipsburg, State College, Huntingdon, Mount Union, McConnellsburg, and Lock Haven 445 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. For high wind safety information, visit weather.gov/wind. The latest forecast information can be found on the NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or on the web at weather.gov/ctp. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/ctp
037 WWUS71 KCTP 261413 NPWCTP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service State College PA 1013 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 PAZ024-025-033-034-262200- /O.CON.KCTP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210326T2200Z/ Cambria-Blair-Somerset-Bedford- Including the cities of Johnstown, Altoona, Somerset, and Bedford 1013 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West-southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Cambria, Somerset, Bedford and Blair Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 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. For high wind safety information, visit weather.gov/wind. The latest forecast information can be found on the NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or on the web at weather.gov/ctp. && $$ PAZ027-028-036-037-041-042-046-049>053-056>059-063>066-262200- /O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210326T2200Z/ Mifflin-Juniata-Franklin-Tioga-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan- Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia- Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-York-Lancaster- Including the cities of Lewistown, Mifflintown, Chambersburg, Mansfield, Wellsboro, Trout Run, Laporte, Williamsport, Lewisburg, Selinsgrove, Danville, Sunbury, Shamokin, Bloomsburg, Berwick, Newport, Harrisburg, Hershey, Pottsville, Lebanon, Carlisle, Gettysburg, York, and Lancaster 1013 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West-southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. For high wind safety information, visit weather.gov/wind. The latest forecast information can be found on the NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or on the web at weather.gov/ctp. && $$ PAZ004>006-010>012-017>019-026-035-045-262200- /O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210326T2200Z/ Warren-McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Clearfield- Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Huntingdon-Fulton- Southern Clinton- Including the cities of Warren, Bradford, Coudersport, St. Marys, Ridgway, Emporium, Renovo, DuBois, Clearfield, Philipsburg, State College, Huntingdon, Mount Union, McConnellsburg, and Lock Haven 1013 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West-southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 6 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. For high wind safety information, visit weather.gov/wind. The latest forecast information can be found on the NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or on the web at weather.gov/ctp. && $$ MS/JB/CE For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/ctp
The office that day
Everything else NWS State College, PA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 1:44 AM EDT | Dense Fog Advisory | CTP | Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon and 3 more | 7 hr |
| Mar 25, 11:51 AM EDT | Wind Advisory | CTP | Adams, Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Columbia and 23 more | 30 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.