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Frost Advisory 2, NWS Pittsburgh, PA

April 30, 202111 counties in Ohio; 8 counties in West Virginia; 6 counties in Pennsylvania

NWS Pittsburgh, PA issued this frost advisory at Apr 30, 2021, 12:59 PM EDT for 11 counties in Ohio; 8 counties in West Virginia; 6 counties in Pennsylvania. It took effect at May 1, 2021, 1:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 30, 2021, 12:59 PM EDT (16:59 UTC)
In effect from
May 1, 2021, 1:00 AM EDT
Expired
May 1, 2021, 9:00 AM EDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Pittsburgh, PA
All 25 counties

Belmont County, OH, Carroll County, OH, Columbiana County, OH, Coshocton County, OH, Guernsey County, OH, Harrison County, OH, Jefferson County, OH, Monroe County, OH, Muskingum County, OH, Noble County, OH, Tuscarawas County, OH, Allegheny County, PA, Beaver County, PA, Fayette County, PA, Greene County, PA, Washington County, PA, Westmoreland County, PA, Brooke County, WV, Hancock County, WV, Marion County, WV, Marshall County, WV, Monongalia County, WV, Ohio County, WV, Preston County, WV, Wetzel County, WV

The radar

The Pittsburgh radar (KPBZ), 61 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:58 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

Pittsburgh, PA (KPIT), launched 12:00Z, 5.0 hours before the alert went out and 60 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, Pittsburgh, PA at 12:00Z on 2021-04-30Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 39 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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, Pittsburgh, PA at 12:00Z on 2021-04-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 126 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
39 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-3 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
643 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
65 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
126 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
180 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.1

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The text

As transmitted.

082 
WWUS71 KPBZ 301659
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
1259 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021

PAZ016-023-074-076-WVZ512>514-010315-
/O.UPG.KPBZ.FZ.A.0003.210501T0500Z-210501T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KPBZ.FZ.W.0004.210501T0500Z-210501T1300Z/
/O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210501T0300Z/
Jefferson PA-Indiana-Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-
Higher Elevations of Fayette-Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-
Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Punxsutawney, Brookville, Indiana, 
Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, Ohiopyle, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, 
Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, Saint George, Davis, Thomas, 
and Canaan Valley
1259 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low
  as 30 expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph 
  with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Jefferson PA, Indiana, Higher 
  Elevations of Westmoreland and Higher Elevations of Fayette 
  Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Preston, Western Tucker 
  and Eastern Tucker Counties.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday. 
  For the Wind Advisory, until 11 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 and freeze conditions will kill crops and other sensitive
  vegetation.


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. 

&&

$$

PAZ007>009-013>015-022-010315-
/O.UPG.KPBZ.FZ.A.0003.210501T0500Z-210501T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KPBZ.FZ.W.0004.210501T0500Z-210501T1300Z/
Mercer-Venango-Forest-Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Armstrong-
Including the cities of Sharon, Hermitage, Grove City, Oil City, 
Franklin, Tionesta, New Castle, Ellwood City, Butler, Clarion, 
Kittanning, and Ford City
1259 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Mercer, Venango, Forest, Lawrence, Butler, Clarion and 
  Armstrong Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops and other
  sensitive vegetation.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

WVZ510-511-010315-
/O.NEW.KPBZ.FR.Y.0002.210501T0500Z-210501T1300Z/
/O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210501T0300Z/
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Including the cities of Coopers Rock, Kingwood, 
and Bruceton Mills
1259 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will
  result in frost formation. For the Wind Advisory, northwest
  winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston 
  and Preston Counties.

* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday. 
  For the Wind Advisory, until 11 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.

&&

$$

OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ020-021-029-031-073-075-
WVZ001>004-012-021-509-010315-
/O.NEW.KPBZ.FR.Y.0002.210501T0500Z-210501T1300Z/
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Beaver-Allegheny-
Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-Fayette-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-
Marshall-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
Including the cities of New Philadelphia, Dover, Carrollton, 
Malvern, East Liverpool, Salem, Columbiana, Coshocton, Cadiz, 
Steubenville, Zanesville, Cambridge, Martins Ferry, 
St. Clairsville, Caldwell, Woodsfield, Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, 
Ambridge, Monaca, Pittsburgh Metro Area, Washington, Canonsburg, 
Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, 
Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, Uniontown, Weirton, Follansbee,
Wellsburg, Wheeling, Moundsville, New Martinsville, Fairmont, 
and Morgantown
1259 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Pennsylvania, east 
  central Ohio and northern and the northern panhandle of West 
  Virginia.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
550 
WWUS71 KPBZ 010113
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
913 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021

PAZ016-023-074-076-WVZ512>514-010915-
/O.CAN.KPBZ.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210501T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPBZ.FZ.W.0004.210501T0500Z-210501T1300Z/
Jefferson PA-Indiana-Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-
Higher Elevations of Fayette-Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-
Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Punxsutawney, Brookville, Indiana, 
Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, Ohiopyle, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, 
Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, Saint George, Davis, Thomas, 
and Canaan Valley
913 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Indiana, Higher Elevations of 
  Westmoreland, Higher Elevations of Fayette and Jefferson PA 
  Counties. In West Virginia, Western Tucker, Eastern Preston 
  and Eastern Tucker Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WVZ510-511-010915-
/O.CAN.KPBZ.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210501T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPBZ.FR.Y.0002.210501T0500Z-210501T1300Z/
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Including the cities of Coopers Rock, Kingwood, 
and Bruceton Mills
913 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 31 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Preston and Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and 
  Northwestern Preston Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

PAZ007>009-013>015-022-010915-
/O.CON.KPBZ.FZ.W.0004.210501T0500Z-210501T1300Z/
Mercer-Venango-Forest-Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Armstrong-
Including the cities of Sharon, Hermitage, Grove City, Oil City, 
Franklin, Tionesta, New Castle, Ellwood City, Butler, Clarion, 
Kittanning, and Ford City
913 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Armstrong, Butler, Clarion, Lawrence, Mercer, Forest 
  and Venango Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ020-021-029-031-073-075-
WVZ001>004-012-021-509-010915-
/O.CON.KPBZ.FR.Y.0002.210501T0500Z-210501T1300Z/
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Beaver-Allegheny-
Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-Fayette-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-
Marshall-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
Including the cities of New Philadelphia, Dover, Carrollton, 
Malvern, East Liverpool, Salem, Columbiana, Coshocton, Cadiz, 
Steubenville, Zanesville, Cambridge, Martins Ferry, 
St. Clairsville, Caldwell, Woodsfield, Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, 
Ambridge, Monaca, Pittsburgh Metro Area, Washington, Canonsburg, 
Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, 
Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, Uniontown, Weirton, Follansbee,
Wellsburg, Wheeling, Moundsville, New Martinsville, Fairmont, 
and Morgantown
913 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Pennsylvania, east 
  central Ohio and northern and the northern panhandle of West 
  Virginia.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
205 
WWUS71 KPBZ 010754
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
354 AM EDT Sat May 1 2021

PAZ007>009-013>016-022-023-074-076-WVZ512>514-011300-
/O.CON.KPBZ.FZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210501T1300Z/
Mercer-Venango-Forest-Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-
Armstrong-Indiana-Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-
Higher Elevations of Fayette-Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-
Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Sharon, Hermitage, Grove City, Oil City, 
Franklin, Tionesta, New Castle, Ellwood City, Butler, Clarion, 
Punxsutawney, Brookville, Kittanning, Ford City, Indiana, 
Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, Ohiopyle, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, 
Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, Saint George, Davis, Thomas, 
and Canaan Valley
354 AM EDT Sat May 1 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Indiana, Higher Elevations of 
  Westmoreland, Higher Elevations of Fayette and Jefferson PA 
  Counties. In West Virginia, Western Tucker, Eastern Preston 
  and Eastern Tucker Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops and other
  sensitive vegetation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. 

&&

$$

OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ020-021-029-031-073-075-
WVZ001>004-012-021-509>511-011300-
/O.CON.KPBZ.FR.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210501T1300Z/
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Beaver-Allegheny-
Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-Fayette-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-
Marshall-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Including the cities of New Philadelphia, Dover, Carrollton, 
Malvern, East Liverpool, Salem, Columbiana, Coshocton, Cadiz, 
Steubenville, Zanesville, Cambridge, Martins Ferry, 
St. Clairsville, Caldwell, Woodsfield, Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, 
Ambridge, Monaca, Pittsburgh Metro Area, Washington, Canonsburg, 
Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, 
Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, Uniontown, Weirton, Follansbee,
Wellsburg, Wheeling, Moundsville, New Martinsville, Fairmont, 
Morgantown, Coopers Rock, Kingwood, and Bruceton Mills
354 AM EDT Sat May 1 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Pennsylvania, east 
  central Ohio and northern and the northern panhandle of West 
  Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
539 
WWUS71 KPBZ 011303
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
903 AM EDT Sat May 1 2021

PAZ007>009-013>016-022-023-074-076-WVZ512>514-011415-
/O.EXP.KPBZ.FZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210501T1300Z/
Mercer-Venango-Forest-Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-
Armstrong-Indiana-Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-
Higher Elevations of Fayette-Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-
Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Sharon, Hermitage, Grove City, Oil City, 
Franklin, Tionesta, New Castle, Ellwood City, Butler, Clarion, 
Punxsutawney, Brookville, Kittanning, Ford City, Indiana, 
Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, Ohiopyle, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, 
Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, Saint George, Davis, Thomas, 
and Canaan Valley
903 AM EDT Sat May 1 2021

...FREEZE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Temperatures across the region have risen above freezing and the
Freeze Warning will be allowed to expire.

$$

OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ020-021-029-031-073-075-
WVZ001>004-012-021-509>511-011415-
/O.EXP.KPBZ.FR.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210501T1300Z/
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Beaver-Allegheny-
Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-Fayette-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-
Marshall-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Including the cities of New Philadelphia, Dover, Carrollton, 
Malvern, East Liverpool, Salem, Columbiana, Coshocton, Cadiz, 
Steubenville, Zanesville, Cambridge, Martins Ferry, 
St. Clairsville, Caldwell, Woodsfield, Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, 
Ambridge, Monaca, Pittsburgh Metro Area, Washington, Canonsburg, 
Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, 
Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, Uniontown, Weirton, Follansbee,
Wellsburg, Wheeling, Moundsville, New Martinsville, Fairmont, 
Morgantown, Coopers Rock, Kingwood, and Bruceton Mills
903 AM EDT Sat May 1 2021

...FROST ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Temperatures across the region are quickly rising and the Frost
Advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Pittsburgh, PA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 30, 12:59 AM EDTFreeze WatchPBZPreston, Tucker12 hr
Apr 30, 12:59 AM EDTWind AdvisoryPBZMonongalia, Preston, Tucker20 hr
Apr 30, 12:59 PM EDTFreeze WarningPBZPreston, Tucker20 hr

Nearby

Frost Advisories in Ohio, 2021Frost Advisories in West Virginia, 2021Frost Advisories in Pennsylvania, 2021Every frost advisory in 2021

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.