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High Wind Watch 2, NWS Pittsburgh, PA

December 10, 2021Tucker County, West Virginia

NWS Pittsburgh, PA issued this high wind watch at Dec 10, 2021, 4:26 AM EST for Tucker County, West Virginia. It took effect at Dec 11, 2021, 1:00 PM EST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 10, 2021, 4:26 AM EST (09:26 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 11, 2021, 1:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 10, 2021, 3:40 PM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Pittsburgh, PA

County Tucker County, WV

The radar

The Pittsburgh radar (KPBZ), 167 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:28 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 00:00Z, 9.4 hours before the alert went out and 151 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 00:00Z on 2021-12-10Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-12-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 354 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
2193 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
73 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
354 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
490 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

157 
WWUS71 KPBZ 100926
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
426 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

WVZ514-101900-
/O.NEW.KPBZ.HW.A.0002.211211T1800Z-211212T0300Z/
Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley
426 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 58 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Tucker County.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
098 
WWUS71 KPBZ 101602
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
1102 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ007>009-013>016-020>023-029-
031-073>076-WVZ001>004-012-021-509>513-110015-
/O.NEW.KPBZ.WI.Y.0007.211211T1800Z-211212T0500Z/
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Mercer-Venango-Forest-
Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Beaver-Allegheny-Armstrong-
Indiana-Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-
Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Fayette-
Higher Elevations of Fayette-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-Wetzel-
Marion-Monongalia-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-
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, Oil City, Franklin, Tionesta, New Castle, 
Ellwood City, Butler, Clarion, Punxsutawney, Brookville, 
Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, Ambridge, Monaca, Pittsburgh Metro Area,
Kittanning, Ford City, Indiana, Washington, Canonsburg, 
Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, 
Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, Ligonier, Donegal, Uniontown, 
Champion, Ohiopyle, Weirton, Follansbee, Wellsburg, Wheeling, 
Moundsville, New Martinsville, Fairmont, Morgantown, 
Coopers Rock, Kingwood, Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, 
Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, and Saint George
1102 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 47 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to midnight EST Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

WVZ514-110015-
/O.CON.KPBZ.HW.A.0002.211211T1800Z-211212T0300Z/
Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley
1102 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Tucker County.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
745 
WWUS71 KPBZ 102040
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
340 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

WVZ514-110445-
/O.UPG.KPBZ.HW.A.0002.211211T1800Z-211212T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KPBZ.WI.Y.0007.211211T1800Z-211212T0500Z/
Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley
340 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Tucker County.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to midnight EST Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The high wind watch is no longer in effect. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ007>009-013>016-020>023-029-
031-073>076-WVZ001>004-012-021-509>513-110445-
/O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0007.211211T1800Z-211212T0500Z/
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Mercer-Venango-Forest-
Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Beaver-Allegheny-Armstrong-
Indiana-Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-
Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Fayette-
Higher Elevations of Fayette-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-Wetzel-
Marion-Monongalia-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-
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, Oil City, Franklin, Tionesta, New Castle, 
Ellwood City, Butler, Clarion, Punxsutawney, Brookville, 
Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, Ambridge, Monaca, Pittsburgh Metro Area,
Kittanning, Ford City, Indiana, Washington, Canonsburg, 
Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, 
Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, Ligonier, Donegal, Uniontown, 
Champion, Ohiopyle, Weirton, Follansbee, Wellsburg, Wheeling, 
Moundsville, New Martinsville, Fairmont, Morgantown, 
Coopers Rock, Kingwood, Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, 
Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, and Saint George
340 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to midnight EST Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 10, 11:02 AM ESTWind AdvisoryPBZBrooke, Hancock, Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Ohio and 3 more34 hr

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High Wind Watches in West Virginia, 2021Every high wind watch 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.