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Special Weather Statement, NWS Pittsburgh, PA

August 13, 2021Greene County, Washington County, Pennsylvania

NWS Pittsburgh, PA issued this special weather statement at Aug 13, 2021, 6:19 PM EDT for Greene County, Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was in force for 26 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Aug 13, 2021, 6:19 PM EDT (22:19 UTC)
Expired
Aug 13, 2021, 6:45 PM EDT
In force
26 min
Issued by
NWS Pittsburgh, PA
Hail
0.25 in
Wind
40

Counties Greene County, PA, Washington County, PA

The radar

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The nearest sounding before it

Pittsburgh, PA (KPIT), launched 12:00Z, 10.3 hours before the alert went out and 52 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 2021-08-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1595 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Pittsburgh, PA at 12:00Z on 2021-08-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 133 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
1595 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-43 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
800 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
26 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
133 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
156 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this special weather statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Pittsburgh, PA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Aug 13, 4:56 PM EDT, 1 hour 23 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 13, 4:56 PM EDT, 1 hour 23 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
456 PM EDT Fri Aug 13 2021

.SYNOPSIS...
Warmth, humidity, and periodic showers and thunderstorms
can be expected until cold frontal passage late tonight.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM SATURDAY MORNING/...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the region with no
changes to the discussion issued just a bit ago...

Buoyancy remains quite notable this afternoon, but very little
convection has formed in the region so far owing to subsidence in the
wake of a morning mesoscale convective vortex (MCV). A second such
MCV is approaching swrn OH, which will increase broad lift across the
OH Valley late this afternoon and evening while abundant afternoon
sunshine will help with airmass recovery. In truth, very little
recovery appears to be needed, since a RAOB launched at 20Z indicates
minimal CINH remaining amid moderate CAPE and DCAPE sufficient for
severe downbursts.

Scattered strong to severe storms capable of damaging wind gusts are
forming at this time as the wrn OH MCV approaches, with increasing
coverage as a cold front impinges on the area. Given prior rainfall,
flash flooding also may be a concern. Prior discussion follows...

Broken record forecast continues with scattered storms expected to
develop again this afternoon and tonight with the passage of a cold
front. Convection has largely been contained by warmer air aloft but
eventually will begin to fire as convective temperatures are met and
an upstream MCV apparent in latest satellite imagery begins to have
an impact later this afternoon. CAMs continue to have difficulty but
overall the severe threat remains, with MLCAPE near 2000J/KG, 25kts
effective shear, and sufficient dry air aloft. Damaging winds are the
primary threat. Flooding is also a concern, especially for areas
that observed a lot of rain during yesterday's convection. One hour
FFG values are 1-1.5" in areas of SW PA...lower in metro areas. The
trough axis will pass through late tonight and drag the surface cold
front southeastward. Until the trough and surface boundary pass, the
risk for showers and storms continues.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY/...
A lingering shower or storm is possible in the southeast Saturday
morning until the front finally exits. Conditions will quickly
improve Saturday, with decreasing cloud cover and much more
comfortable conditions.

Broad high pressure will settle in on Sunday. Expect sunshine through
high clouds with near seasonable temperatures and comfortable
conditions.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY/...
The western side of the high will move into the area on Monday and
Tuesday allowing warm and moist air to once again flow back into the
region. This will bring active weather to the region for the later
part of the extended period.

&&

.AVIATION /21Z FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
VFR should prevail until the approach of a cold front, with
scattered thunderstorms developing from mid to late afternoon
through this evening. Local MVFR/IFR restrictions may be realized in
convective activity in conjunction with strong to severe storms
capable of producing damaging wind gusts.

MVFR/IFR cigs will then settle across the region once the cold front
arrives tonight, provided excess llvl moisture and cooling aloft,
with scattered showers lingering through dawn Saturday. The FROPA
should finally be denoted by a nwly wind shift, with gradual cig
improvement to VFR toward midday.

.Outlook... Gradual improvement to VFR is expected under building
high pressure Saturday, with favorable flight conditions expected to
persist into Sunday.

&&

.PBZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...None.
OH...None.
WV...None.

&&

Update...Kramar
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 13, 5:13 PM EDT, 1 hour 6 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
513 PM EDT Fri Aug 13 2021

OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ013-014-020>023-029-031-
073>076-WVZ001>004-012-021-509>514-142115-
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Lawrence-Butler-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-Eastern Tucker-
513 PM EDT Fri Aug 13 2021

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 438 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Ohio, southwest
Pennsylvania, western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

Additionally, flash flooding will be possible from any storms.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

PAZ007>009-015-016-142115-
Mercer-Venango-Forest-Clarion-Jefferson PA-
513 PM EDT Fri Aug 13 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Pennsylvania and
western Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Isolated severe storms will be possible this afternoon and evening.
the main threat will be damaging wind gusts. Storms also will be
capable of producing heavy downpours which could cause localized
flooding.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

Kramar

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Aug 13, 5:36 PM EDT, 43 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
536 PM EDT Fri Aug 13 2021

OHZ057-058-132215-
Guernsey OH-Muskingum OH-
536 PM EDT Fri Aug 13 2021

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of western Guernsey and
southeastern Muskingum Counties through 615 PM EDT...

At 536 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
New Concord, or 11 miles southwest of Cambridge, moving northeast at
30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegatation is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Zanesville, Cambridge, New Concord, Byesville, Philo, Pleasant Grove,
Senecaville, Pleasant City, Lore City, Norwich, High Hill, and
Chandlersville.

This includes the following highways...
  Interstate 70 in Ohio between mile markers 156 and 185.
  Interstate 77 in Ohio between mile markers 38 and 53.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
east central Ohio.

&&

LAT...LON 4019 8160 3995 8142 3979 8186 3996 8200
TIME...MOT...LOC 2136Z 240DEG 28KT 3993 8177

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

RACKLEY
Special weather statement, Aug 13, 5:39 PM EDT, 40 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
539 PM EDT Fri Aug 13 2021

WVZ004-012-132215-
Marshall WV-Wetzel WV-
539 PM EDT Fri Aug 13 2021

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central Wetzel
and Marshall Counties through 615 PM EDT...

At 539 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
New Martinsville, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegatation is possible.

Locations impacted include...
New Martinsville, Cameron, Clarington, Lynn Camp, Lone Oak, Glen
Easton, Grove Oak, Proctor, Woodlands, Beelers Station, and Rocklick.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
east central Ohio...and northern West Virginia.

&&

LAT...LON 3969 8086 3970 8084 3971 8083 3977 8087
      3980 8082 3984 8082 3996 8064 3986 8052
      3973 8052 3968 8069 3968 8087
TIME...MOT...LOC 2139Z 234DEG 17KT 3974 8083

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

RACKLEY
Local storm report, Aug 13, 5:49 PM EDT, 30 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PITTSBURGH PA
549 PM EDT FRI AUG 13 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0529 PM     TSTM WND DMG     SALEM                   40.90N  80.85W
08/13/2021                   COLUMBIANA         OH   BROADCAST MEDIA

            TREES DOWN ALONG ROUTE 14 JUST OUTSIDE OF TOWN.

&&

EVENT NUMBER PBZ2102191

FWM
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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 12, 8:36 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningPBZAllegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Washington, Westmoreland3 hr
Aug 12, 8:39 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPBZAllegheny, Beaver, Washington51 min
Aug 12, 8:58 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPBZAllegheny, Fayette, Indiana, Washington, Westmoreland41 min
Aug 12, 9:57 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningPBZFayette, Washington, Westmoreland2 hr
Aug 12, 10:10 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPBZFayette35 min
Aug 12, 10:32 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningPBZAllegheny, Washington, Westmoreland3 hr
Aug 12, 11:43 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningPBZAllegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Washington92 min
Aug 13, 12:17 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningPBZFayette, Washington, Westmoreland57 min
Aug 13, 5:58 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPBZGreene32 min
Aug 13, 6:29 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPBZBeaver31 min
Aug 13, 6:44 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPBZBeaver31 min
Aug 13, 6:47 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPBZAllegheny, Beaver, Butler43 min
Aug 13, 6:50 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPBZWestmoreland25 min
Aug 13, 6:56 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPBZAllegheny, Beaver, Washington49 min
Aug 13, 7:00 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPBZAllegheny, Beaver, Butler, Lawrence45 min
Aug 13, 7:01 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPBZAllegheny, Beaver, Butler44 min
Aug 13, 7:02 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPBZAllegheny, Fayette, Washington, Westmoreland28 min
Aug 13, 7:04 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPBZAllegheny26 min
Aug 13, 7:12 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPBZButler33 min
Aug 13, 7:21 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPBZAllegheny39 min
Aug 13, 7:22 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPBZAllegheny, Beaver, Washington53 min
Aug 13, 7:27 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPBZArmstrong, Butler, Clarion48 min
Aug 13, 7:29 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPBZFayette, Westmoreland46 min
Aug 13, 7:37 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPBZArmstrong, Indiana, Westmoreland53 min
Aug 13, 7:42 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPBZAllegheny, Armstrong, Westmoreland48 min
Aug 13, 7:45 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningPBZAllegheny104 min
Aug 13, 7:45 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPBZAllegheny, Beaver, Butler, Lawrence30 min
Aug 13, 7:52 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPBZClarion, Forest, Venango23 min
Aug 12, 10:27 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPBZMonongalia48 min
Aug 12, 11:20 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPBZPreston25 min
Aug 13, 5:04 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPBZWetzel41 min
Aug 13, 5:39 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPBZMarshall36 min
Aug 13, 6:25 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPBZHancock35 min
Aug 13, 6:39 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPBZBrooke, Ohio27 min
Aug 13, 7:53 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPBZTucker37 min
Aug 12, 9:00 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPBZCarroll, Columbiana, Harrison, Jefferson, Tuscarawas60 min
Aug 12, 11:26 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPBZNoble34 min
Aug 12, 11:29 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPBZHarrison46 min
Aug 13, 4:51 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPBZMuskingum39 min
Aug 13, 5:07 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPBZNoble38 min
Aug 13, 5:13 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPBZMonroe, Noble47 min
Aug 13, 5:19 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPBZColumbiana26 min
Aug 13, 5:24 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPBZColumbiana39 min
Aug 13, 5:29 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPBZNoble31 min
Aug 13, 5:36 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPBZMuskingum39 min
Aug 13, 5:45 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPBZGuernsey, Muskingum45 min
Aug 13, 5:56 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPBZBelmont, Guernsey, Noble34 min
Aug 13, 6:13 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPBZBelmont, Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson47 min

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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.