Alert archive / Pennsylvania / High Wind Watches in 2021
High Wind Watch 1, NWS State College, PA
NWS State College, PA issued this high wind watch at Mar 24, 2021, 1:45 PM EDT for 14 counties in Pennsylvania. It took effect at Mar 26, 2021, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 24, 2021, 1:45 PM EDT (17:45 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 26, 2021, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 25, 2021, 2:29 PM EDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS State College, PA
Counties Bedford County, PA, Blair County, PA, Cambria County, PA, Cameron County, PA, Centre County, PA, Clearfield County, PA, Clinton County, PA, Elk County, PA, Fulton County, PA, Huntingdon County, PA, McKean County, PA, Potter County, PA, Somerset County, PA, Warren County, PA
The radar
The State College radar (KCCX), 31 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:44 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Pittsburgh, PA (KPIT), launched 12:00Z, 5.8 hours before the alert went out and 156 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
- 855 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 37 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 302 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 303 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
232 WWUS71 KCTP 241745 NPWCTP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service State College PA 145 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021 PAZ004-005-010-017-024-033-251000- /O.NEW.KCTP.HW.A.0001.210326T1000Z-210326T2200Z/ Warren-McKean-Elk-Clearfield-Cambria-Somerset- Including the cities of Warren, Bradford, St. Marys, Ridgway, DuBois, Clearfield, Johnstown, and Somerset 145 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Warren, McKean, Elk, Clearfield, Cambria and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...From Friday morning through early Friday evening. * 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. For high wind safety and preparedness 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. && $$ MC/MS
5 follow-up statements
063 WWUS71 KCTP 250544 NPWCTP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service State College PA 144 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 PAZ036-056>059-063>066-251300- /O.NEW.KCTP.FG.Y.0002.210325T0600Z-210325T1300Z/ Franklin-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-York- Lancaster- Including the cities of Chambersburg, Newport, Harrisburg, Hershey, Pottsville, Lebanon, Carlisle, Gettysburg, York, and Lancaster 144 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Franklin, Perry, Dauphin, Schuylkill, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York and Lancaster Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. For dense fog safety information, visit weather.gov/fog. The latest forecast information can be found on the NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or on the web at weather.gov/ctp. && $$ PAZ004-005-010-017-024-033-251745- /O.CON.KCTP.HW.A.0001.210326T1000Z-210326T2200Z/ Warren-McKean-Elk-Clearfield-Cambria-Somerset- Including the cities of Warren, Bradford, St. Marys, Ridgway, DuBois, Clearfield, Johnstown, and Somerset 144 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...McKean, Warren, Somerset, Elk, Clearfield and Cambria Counties. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down tree limbs and power lines, causing scattered power outages. 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. For high wind safety and preparedness 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/ctp
836 WWUS71 KCTP 250746 NPWCTP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service State College PA 346 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 PAZ036-056>059-063>066-251300- /O.CON.KCTP.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210325T1300Z/ Franklin-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-York- Lancaster- Including the cities of Chambersburg, Newport, Harrisburg, Hershey, Pottsville, Lebanon, Carlisle, Gettysburg, York, and Lancaster 346 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Schuylkill, Perry, Dauphin, Cumberland, Lebanon, Lancaster, York, Adams and Franklin Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. For dense fog safety information, visit weather.gov/fog. The latest forecast information can be found on the NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or on the web at weather.gov/ctp. && $$ PAZ006-011-012-018-019-025-026-034-035-045-252100- /O.EXA.KCTP.HW.A.0001.210326T1000Z-210326T2200Z/ Potter-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Northern Centre-Southern Centre- Blair-Huntingdon-Bedford-Fulton-Southern Clinton- Including the cities of Coudersport, Emporium, Renovo, Philipsburg, State College, Altoona, Huntingdon, Mount Union, Bedford, McConnellsburg, and Lock Haven 346 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Potter, Cameron, Northern Clinton, Northern Centre, Southern Centre, Blair, Huntingdon, Bedford, Fulton and Southern Clinton Counties. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts could blow down tree limbs and power lines, causing scattered power outages. 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. For high wind safety and preparedness 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. && $$ PAZ004-005-010-017-024-033-252100- /O.CON.KCTP.HW.A.0001.210326T1000Z-210326T2200Z/ Warren-McKean-Elk-Clearfield-Cambria-Somerset- Including the cities of Warren, Bradford, St. Marys, Ridgway, DuBois, Clearfield, Johnstown, and Somerset 346 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Clearfield, Somerset, Elk, McKean, Warren and Cambria Counties. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts could blow down tree limbs and power lines, causing scattered power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. For high wind safety and preparedness information, visit weather.gov/wind. The latest forecast information can be found on the NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or on the web at weather.gov/ctp. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/ctp
130 WWUS71 KCTP 251311 NPWCTP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service State College PA 911 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 PAZ036-056>059-063>066-251415- /O.EXP.KCTP.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210325T1300Z/ Franklin-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-York- Lancaster- Including the cities of Chambersburg, Newport, Harrisburg, Hershey, Pottsville, Lebanon, Carlisle, Gettysburg, York, and Lancaster 911 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Visibility will continue to improve this morning. $$ PAZ004>006-010>012-017>019-024>026-033>035-045-260115- /O.CON.KCTP.HW.A.0001.210326T1000Z-210326T2200Z/ Warren-McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Clearfield- Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Cambria-Blair-Huntingdon-Somerset- Bedford-Fulton-Southern Clinton- Including the cities of Warren, Bradford, Coudersport, St. Marys, Ridgway, Emporium, Renovo, DuBois, Clearfield, Philipsburg, State College, Johnstown, Altoona, Huntingdon, Mount Union, Somerset, Bedford, McConnellsburg, and Lock Haven 911 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of west central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. For high wind safety and preparedness information, visit weather.gov/wind. The latest forecast information can be found on the NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or on the web at weather.gov/ctp. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/ctp
592 WWUS71 KCTP 251551 NPWCTP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service State College PA 1151 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 PAZ027-028-036-037-041-042-046-049>053-056>059-063>066-260400- /O.NEW.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 1151 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY 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. && $$ PAZ004>006-010>012-017>019-024>026-033>035-045-260400- /O.CON.KCTP.HW.A.0001.210326T1000Z-210326T2200Z/ Warren-McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Clearfield- Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Cambria-Blair-Huntingdon-Somerset- Bedford-Fulton-Southern Clinton- Including the cities of Warren, Bradford, Coudersport, St. Marys, Ridgway, Emporium, Renovo, DuBois, Clearfield, Philipsburg, State College, Johnstown, Altoona, Huntingdon, Mount Union, Somerset, Bedford, McConnellsburg, and Lock Haven 1151 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. For high wind safety and preparedness information, visit weather.gov/wind. The latest forecast information can be found on the NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or on the web at weather.gov/ctp. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/ctp
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
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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.