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Wind Advisory 2, NWS State College, PA

March 25, 202129 counties in Pennsylvania

NWS State College, PA issued this wind advisory at Mar 25, 2021, 11:51 AM EDT for 29 counties in Pennsylvania. It took effect at Mar 26, 2021, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 25, 2021, 11:51 AM EDT (15:51 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
All 29 counties

Adams County, PA, Cameron County, PA, Centre County, PA, Clearfield County, PA, Clinton County, PA, Columbia County, PA, Cumberland County, PA, Dauphin County, PA, Elk County, PA, Franklin County, PA, Fulton County, PA, Huntingdon County, PA, Juniata County, PA, Lancaster County, PA, Lebanon County, PA, Lycoming County, PA, McKean County, PA, Mifflin County, PA, Montour County, PA, Northumberland County, PA, Perry County, PA, Potter County, PA, Schuylkill County, PA, Snyder County, PA, Sullivan County, PA, Tioga County, PA, Union County, PA, Warren County, PA, York County, PA

The radar

The State College radar (KCCX), 53 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:55 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

Washington/Dulle, VA (KIAD), launched 12:00Z, 3.9 hours before the alert went out and 208 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, Washington/Dulle, VA at 12:00Z on 2021-03-25Temperature 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°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Washington/Dulle, VA at 12:00Z on 2021-03-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -24 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
847 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
31 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-24 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
11 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

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
3 follow-up statements
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
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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 25, 1:44 AM EDTDense Fog AdvisoryCTPAdams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon and 3 more7 hr
Mar 25, 2:29 PM EDTHigh Wind WarningCTPBedford, Blair, Cambria, Somerset28 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.