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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Pittsburgh, PA

March 25, 202111 counties in Ohio; 5 counties in West Virginia; 5 counties in Pennsylvania

NWS Pittsburgh, PA issued this high wind warning at Mar 25, 2021, 1:12 PM EDT for 11 counties in Ohio; 5 counties in West Virginia; 5 counties in Pennsylvania. It took effect at Mar 26, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr. 52 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, 1:12 PM EDT (17:12 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 26, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 26, 2021, 4:02 PM EDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Pittsburgh, PA
All 21 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, Beaver County, PA, Fayette County, PA, Lawrence County, PA, Mercer County, PA, Westmoreland County, PA, Brooke County, WV, Hancock County, WV, Ohio County, WV, Preston County, WV, Tucker County, WV

The radar

The Pittsburgh radar (KPBZ), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:12 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 26, 5:28 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 47Sugarcreek, OH
Mar 26, 6:00 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGFreeport, OHMANY REPORTS OF TREES DOWN/WIRE DAMAGE IN THE COUNTY, WITH THE FREEPORT AREA SEEING THE MOST DAMAGE
Mar 26, 6:16 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 46Alliance, OH
Mar 26, 6:26 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 51Sugarcreek, OH
Mar 26, 6:30 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 49New Philadelphia, OH
Mar 26, 6:32 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 46Jerusalem, OH
Mar 26, 6:35 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 52New Philadelphia, OH
Mar 26, 6:37 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 47New Philadelphia Airpor, OH
Mar 26, 6:45 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 47New Philadelphia, OH
Mar 26, 6:53 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Nnw Ellport, PATREE DOWN BLOCKING CHEWTON WURTEMBURG RD
Mar 26, 6:58 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGNew Bedford, PATREE DOWN ALONG BEDFORD SHARON ROAD
Mar 26, 7:05 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 53New Philadelphia, OH
Mar 26, 7:14 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGMercer, PAMULTIPLE TREES AND WIRES DOWN THROUGHOUT MERCER COUNTY
Mar 26, 7:15 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 47Beaver Falls Airport, PA
Mar 26, 7:17 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGPulaski, PATREE DOWN ALONG HIGH RILL ROAD
Mar 26, 7:21 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 491 E Millbrook, PA
Mar 26, 7:30 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 48New Philadelphia, OH
Mar 26, 7:35 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 48New Philadelphia, OH
Mar 26, 7:37 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG4 N Wellsville, OHMULTIPLE DOWNED TREES AROUND THE HOUSE.
Mar 26, 7:38 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 46New Philadelphia Airpor, OH
Mar 26, 8:00 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGCoshocton, OHSEVERAL REPORTS OF TREES DOWN BLOCKING ROADS ACROSS THE COUNTY, INCLUDING ON COUNTY ROUTES 16, 190, AND 197, AS WELL AS STATE ROUTE 83
Mar 26, 8:00 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGWintersville, OHSEVERAL REPORTS OF TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY, SLIGHTLY MORE NUMEROUS ACROSS THE NORTHERN HALF
Mar 26, 8:18 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Ene Bridgewater, PAROUTE 68 CLOSED DUE TO DOWNED TREES.
Mar 26, 8:35 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 52Beaver Falls Airport, PA
Mar 26, 8:45 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 46New Philadelphia, OH
Mar 26, 8:53 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 46Wheeling Airport, WV
Mar 26, 9:00 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 555 E Canaan Heights, WV
Mar 26, 9:01 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Sse Bell Point, PATREE DOWN BLOCKING ROADWAY ALONG BELL POINT ROAD
Mar 26, 9:01 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Wsw Pleasant Valley, PAWIRES DOWN IN PENN TOWNSHIP
Mar 26, 9:04 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Ssw Mount Pleasant, PATELEPHONE POLE AND WIRES DOWN ALONG MT. PLEASANT ROAD
Mar 26, 9:10 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGNew Philadelphia, OHLARGE METAL WECLOME TO OUR CITY SIGN ON TOP OF BUILDING AT CORNER OF HIGH AND BROADWAY BLOWN DOWN.
Mar 26, 9:11 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 50Farmington, PA
Mar 26, 9:12 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Nnw Perrysville, OHMULTIPLE HIGH TENSION POWER LINES DOWN AND TRANSFORMER ISSUES AT THE ENTRANCE TO KENWAWR PLAZA. PORTIONS OF FAIRHAVEN RD IS CLOSED.
Mar 26, 9:15 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Ne Arnold, PATRANSFORMER FIRE DUE TO DOWNED TREE ALONG CARL AVE.
Mar 26, 9:31 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Sw West Leechburg, PAMULTIPLE TREES AND WIRES DOWN IN ALLEGHENY TWP
Mar 26, 9:33 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 49Belle Vernon, PA
Mar 26, 9:34 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Wnw Alcoa Center, PAMULTIPLE TREES AND WIRES DOWN ACROSS UPPER BURRELL TWP.
Mar 26, 9:35 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 W Hahntown, PAMULTIPLE TREES AND WIRES DOWN ACROSS NORTH HUNTINGTOWN TWP
Mar 26, 9:42 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 N Grapeville, PATREE DOWN ON A HOUSE ALONG ELLSWORTH AVE
Mar 26, 9:43 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Ese Trafford, PATREE DOWN ON WIRES WITH FIRE AT TRAFFORD SPORTSMAN CLUB
Mar 26, 9:45 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 46Latrobe Airport, PA
Mar 26, 9:46 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 521 E Millbrook, PA
Mar 26, 9:47 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Ssw Markle, PAPOWER LINE DOWN
Mar 26, 10:00 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 535 E Canaan Heights, WV
Mar 26, 10:00 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Wsw New Manchester, WVMOBILE HOME SHIFTED OFF ITS FOUNDATION DUE TO WIND.
Mar 26, 10:50 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 46Latrobe Airport, PA
Mar 26, 11:00 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 535 E Canaan Heights, WV
Mar 26, 11:00 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Nnw Knob, PASOME SIDING ON A HOME WAS TORN OFF BY HIGH WIND IN NEW SEWICKLEY TWP.
Mar 26, 11:00 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Nw Terra Alta, WVPRESTON COUNTY 911 REPORTED SEVERAL TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY, WITH AT LEAST 1 TAKING DOWN A POWER LINE.
Mar 26, 11:00 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 S Ligonier, PAWESTMORELAND COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY NOTED SEVERAL TREES DOWN THROUGH THE COUNTY.
Mar 26, 11:00 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Wnw Stewarton, PAFAYETTE 911 REPORTED TREES DOWN IN EASTERN FAYETTE COUNTY
Mar 26, 12:19 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Se Bell Point, PAPOWER OUTAGE AT BELL POINT TOWER. RADIO TOWER IS OPERATING ON BACK UP.

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, 5.2 hours before the alert went out and 56 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 2021-03-25Temperature 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, Pittsburgh, PA at 12:00Z on 2021-03-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 59 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
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

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The text

As transmitted.

448 
WWUS71 KPBZ 251712
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
112 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ007-013-020-WVZ001>003-
260115-
/O.UPG.KPBZ.HW.A.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KPBZ.HW.W.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1800Z/
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Mercer-Lawrence-Beaver-
Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-
Including the cities of New Philadelphia, Dover, Carrollton, 
Malvern, East Liverpool, Salem, Columbiana, Coshocton, Cadiz, 
Steubenville, Zanesville, Cambridge, Martins Ferry, 
St. Clairsville, Caldwell, Woodsfield, Sharon, Hermitage, 
Grove City, New Castle, Ellwood City, Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, 
Ambridge, Monaca, Weirton, Follansbee, Wellsburg, and Wheeling
112 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 2 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.

&&

$$

PAZ074-076-WVZ512>514-260115-
/O.UPG.KPBZ.HW.A.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KPBZ.HW.W.0001.210326T0900Z-210326T2200Z/
Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, Ohiopyle, 
Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, 
Saint George, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley
112 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 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.

&&

$$

PAZ008-009-014>016-021>023-029-031-073-075-WVZ004-012-021-509>511-
260115-
/O.UPG.KPBZ.HW.A.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KPBZ.WI.Y.0002.210326T0900Z-210326T2200Z/
Venango-Forest-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Allegheny-Armstrong-
Indiana-Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-Fayette-Marshall-Wetzel-
Marion-Monongalia-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Including the cities of Oil City, Franklin, Tionesta, Butler, 
Clarion, Punxsutawney, Brookville, Pittsburgh Metro Area, 
Kittanning, Ford City, Indiana, Washington, Canonsburg, 
Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, 
Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, Uniontown, Moundsville, 
New Martinsville, Fairmont, Morgantown, Coopers Rock, Kingwood, 
and Bruceton Mills
112 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. Isolated gusts to 55 MPH possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest and western 
  Pennsylvania and northern and the northern panhandle of West 
  Virginia.

* WHEN...From 5 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. Scattered power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
770 
WWUS71 KPBZ 260021
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
821 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ007-013-020-WVZ001>003-
260830-
/O.CON.KPBZ.HW.W.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1800Z/
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Mercer-Lawrence-Beaver-
Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-
Including the cities of New Philadelphia, Dover, Carrollton, 
Malvern, East Liverpool, Salem, Columbiana, Coshocton, Cadiz, 
Steubenville, Zanesville, Cambridge, Martins Ferry, 
St. Clairsville, Caldwell, Woodsfield, Sharon, Hermitage, 
Grove City, New Castle, Ellwood City, Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, 
Ambridge, Monaca, Weirton, Follansbee, Wellsburg, and Wheeling
821 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 2 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.

&&

$$

PAZ074-076-WVZ512>514-260830-
/O.CON.KPBZ.HW.W.0001.210326T0900Z-210326T2200Z/
Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, Ohiopyle, 
Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, 
Saint George, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley
821 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 6 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 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.

&&

$$

PAZ008-009-014>016-021>023-029-031-073-075-WVZ004-012-021-509>511-
260830-
/O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0002.210326T0900Z-210326T2200Z/
Venango-Forest-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Allegheny-Armstrong-
Indiana-Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-Fayette-Marshall-Wetzel-
Marion-Monongalia-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Including the cities of Oil City, Franklin, Tionesta, Butler, 
Clarion, Punxsutawney, Brookville, Pittsburgh Metro Area, 
Kittanning, Ford City, Indiana, Washington, Canonsburg, 
Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, 
Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, Uniontown, Moundsville, 
New Martinsville, Fairmont, Morgantown, Coopers Rock, Kingwood, 
and Bruceton Mills
821 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. Isolated gusts to 55 MPH possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest and western 
  Pennsylvania and northern and the northern panhandle of West 
  Virginia.

* WHEN...From 5 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. Scattered power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
195 
WWUS71 KPBZ 260743
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
343 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ007-013-020-WVZ001>003-
261545-
/O.CON.KPBZ.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210326T1800Z/
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Mercer-Lawrence-Beaver-
Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-
Including the cities of New Philadelphia, Dover, Carrollton, 
Malvern, East Liverpool, Salem, Columbiana, Coshocton, Cadiz, 
Steubenville, Zanesville, Cambridge, Martins Ferry, 
St. Clairsville, Caldwell, Woodsfield, Sharon, Hermitage, 
Grove City, New Castle, Ellwood City, Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, 
Ambridge, Monaca, Weirton, Follansbee, Wellsburg, and Wheeling
343 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 2 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.

&&

$$

PAZ074-076-WVZ512>514-261545-
/O.CON.KPBZ.HW.W.0001.210326T0900Z-210326T2200Z/
Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, Ohiopyle, 
Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, 
Saint George, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley
343 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 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.

&&

$$

PAZ008-009-014>016-021>023-029-031-073-075-WVZ004-012-021-509>511-
261545-
/O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0002.210326T0900Z-210326T2200Z/
Venango-Forest-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Allegheny-Armstrong-
Indiana-Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-Fayette-Marshall-Wetzel-
Marion-Monongalia-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Including the cities of Oil City, Franklin, Tionesta, Butler, 
Clarion, Punxsutawney, Brookville, Pittsburgh Metro Area, 
Kittanning, Ford City, Indiana, Washington, Canonsburg, 
Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, 
Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, Uniontown, Moundsville, 
New Martinsville, Fairmont, Morgantown, Coopers Rock, Kingwood, 
and Bruceton Mills
343 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. Isolated gusts to 55 MPH possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest and western 
  Pennsylvania and northern and the northern panhandle of West 
  Virginia.

* WHEN...From 5 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. Scattered power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
249 
WWUS71 KPBZ 261128
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
728 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ007-013-020-WVZ001>003-
261800-
/O.CON.KPBZ.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210326T1800Z/
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Mercer-Lawrence-Beaver-
Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-
Including the cities of New Philadelphia, Dover, Carrollton, 
Malvern, East Liverpool, Salem, Columbiana, Coshocton, Cadiz, 
Steubenville, Zanesville, Cambridge, Martins Ferry, 
St. Clairsville, Caldwell, Woodsfield, Sharon, Hermitage, 
Grove City, New Castle, Ellwood City, Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, 
Ambridge, Monaca, Weirton, Follansbee, Wellsburg, and Wheeling
728 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Through 2 PM this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PAZ074-076-WVZ512>514-262000-
/O.CON.KPBZ.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210326T2200Z/
Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, Ohiopyle, 
Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, 
Saint George, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley
728 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Through 6 PM today.

* 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.

&&

$$

PAZ008-009-014>016-021>023-029-031-073-075-WVZ004-012-021-509>511-
262000-
/O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210326T2200Z/
Venango-Forest-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Allegheny-Armstrong-
Indiana-Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-Fayette-Marshall-Wetzel-
Marion-Monongalia-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Including the cities of Oil City, Franklin, Tionesta, Butler, 
Clarion, Punxsutawney, Brookville, Pittsburgh Metro Area, 
Kittanning, Ford City, Indiana, Washington, Canonsburg, 
Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, 
Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, Uniontown, Moundsville, 
New Martinsville, Fairmont, Morgantown, Coopers Rock, Kingwood, 
and Bruceton Mills
728 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected. 

* WHERE...Portions of western Pennsylvania and northern West 
  Virginia.

* WHEN...Through 6 PM today.

* 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.

&&

$$
581 
WWUS71 KPBZ 261645
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
1245 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ007-013-020-WVZ001>003-
261745-
/O.CAN.KPBZ.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210326T1800Z/
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Mercer-Lawrence-Beaver-
Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-
Including the cities of New Philadelphia, Dover, Carrollton, 
Malvern, East Liverpool, Salem, Columbiana, Coshocton, Cadiz, 
Steubenville, Zanesville, Cambridge, Martins Ferry, 
St. Clairsville, Caldwell, Woodsfield, Sharon, Hermitage, 
Grove City, New Castle, Ellwood City, Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, 
Ambridge, Monaca, Weirton, Follansbee, Wellsburg, and Wheeling
1245 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds gusts have diminished below warning levels, though gusts of
35 to 40 mph are still possible through the afternoon. 

$$

PAZ074-076-WVZ512>514-262200-
/O.CON.KPBZ.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210326T2200Z/
Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, Ohiopyle, 
Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, 
Saint George, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley
1245 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Through 6 PM today.

* 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.

&&

$$

PAZ008-009-014>016-021>023-029-031-073-075-WVZ004-012-021-509>511-
262200-
/O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210326T2200Z/
Venango-Forest-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Allegheny-Armstrong-
Indiana-Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-Fayette-Marshall-Wetzel-
Marion-Monongalia-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Including the cities of Oil City, Franklin, Tionesta, Butler, 
Clarion, Punxsutawney, Brookville, Pittsburgh Metro Area, 
Kittanning, Ford City, Indiana, Washington, Canonsburg, 
Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, 
Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, Uniontown, Moundsville, 
New Martinsville, Fairmont, Morgantown, Coopers Rock, Kingwood, 
and Bruceton Mills
1245 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of western Pennsylvania and northern West 
  Virginia.

* WHEN...Through 6 PM today.

* 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.

&&

$$
318 
WWUS71 KPBZ 261754
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
154 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

PAZ008-014-021-029-031-WVZ004-012-021-509-261900-
/O.CAN.KPBZ.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210326T2200Z/
Venango-Butler-Allegheny-Washington-Greene-Marshall-Wetzel-Marion-
Monongalia-
Including the cities of Oil City, Franklin, Butler, 
Pittsburgh Metro Area, Washington, Canonsburg, Waynesburg, 
Moundsville, New Martinsville, Fairmont, and Morgantown
154 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminished below advisory levels, though gusts to
around 35 mph are still possible. 

$$

PAZ074-076-WVZ512>514-262200-
/O.CON.KPBZ.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210326T2200Z/
Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, Ohiopyle, 
Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, 
Saint George, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley
154 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Through 6 PM today.

* 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.

&&

$$

PAZ009-015-016-022-023-073-075-WVZ510-511-262200-
/O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210326T2200Z/
Forest-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Armstrong-Indiana-Westmoreland-
Fayette-Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-
Preston-
Including the cities of Tionesta, Clarion, Punxsutawney, 
Brookville, Kittanning, Ford City, Indiana, Murrysville, 
Greensburg, New Kensington, Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, 
Uniontown, Coopers Rock, Kingwood, and Bruceton Mills
154 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of western Pennsylvania and northern West 
  Virginia.

* WHEN...Through 6 PM today.

* 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.

&&

$$
406 
WWUS71 KPBZ 262002
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
402 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

PAZ074-076-WVZ512>514-262115-
/O.CAN.KPBZ.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210326T2200Z/
Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, Ohiopyle, 
Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, 
Saint George, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley
402 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts have diminished to under 40 MPH, and will continue to
diminish through the evening.

$$

PAZ009-015-016-022-023-073-075-WVZ510-511-262115-
/O.CAN.KPBZ.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210326T2200Z/
Forest-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Armstrong-Indiana-Westmoreland-
Fayette-Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-
Preston-
Including the cities of Tionesta, Clarion, Punxsutawney, 
Brookville, Kittanning, Ford City, Indiana, Murrysville, 
Greensburg, New Kensington, Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, 
Uniontown, Coopers Rock, Kingwood, and Bruceton Mills
402 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts have diminished to under 40 MPH, and will continue to
diminish through the evening.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 25, 5:03 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPBZCarroll, Columbiana57 min
Mar 25, 1:12 PM EDTWind AdvisoryPBZMarion, Marshall, Monongalia, Preston, Wetzel27 hr
Mar 25, 5:29 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPBZIndiana31 min
Mar 25, 5:59 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPBZArmstrong, Indiana46 min

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.