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Tornado Warning 23, NWS Pittsburgh, PA
NWS Pittsburgh, PA issued this tornado warning at Oct 21, 2021, 6:57 PM EDT for Belmont County, Harrison County, Jefferson County, Ohio; Brooke County, Ohio County, West Virginia; Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was in force for 33 min. 4 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 21, 2021, 6:57 PM EDT (22:57 UTC)
- Expired
- Oct 21, 2021, 7:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 33 min
- Issued by
- NWS Pittsburgh, PA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Belmont County, OH, Harrison County, OH, Jefferson County, OH, Washington County, PA, Brooke County, WV, Ohio County, WV
The radar
The Pittsburgh radar (KPBZ), 61 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:59 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 7:01 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Nnw Pleasant Grove, OH | REPORT OF DAMAGE TO TREES AND UPLIFTING OF SHRUBS. POSSIBLE TORNADO. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR. |
| Oct 21, 7:03 PM EDT | TORNADO | 1 Wsw Mount Pleasant, OH | POSSIBLE TOUCH DOWN OF A TORNADO NEAR ROUTE 102 IN A FIELD NEAR MT. PLEASANT AREA. POWER LINES AND TREES DOWN. |
| Oct 21, 7:04 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Mount Pleasant, OH | HOME DESTROYED, TREES DAMAGED IN MOUNT PLEASANT. POSSIBLE TORNADO |
| Oct 21, 7:04 PM EDT | TORNADO | Mount Pleasant, OH | EF1 TORNADO CONFIRMED. CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO TREES AND BARNS WITH SOME DAMAGE TO HOUSE SIDING. |
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, 11.0 hours before the alert went out and 62 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1175 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 48 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 105 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 188 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
804
WFUS51 KPBZ 212257
TORPBZ
OHC013-067-081-PAC125-WVC009-069-212330-
/O.NEW.KPBZ.TO.W.0023.211021T2257Z-211021T2330Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
657 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Harrison County in east central Ohio...
Southern Jefferson County in east central Ohio...
Northeastern Belmont County in east central Ohio...
West central Washington County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
Ohio County in northern West Virginia...
Brooke County in northern West Virginia...
* Until 730 PM EDT.
* At 657 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near St. Clairsville, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Wheeling, Martins Ferry and Warwood around 715 PM EDT.
Clearview and Tiltonsville around 720 PM EDT.
Wellsburg, West Liberty and Valley Grove around 725 PM EDT.
Avella around 730 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Franklin, West Alexander, Windsor Heights, Mount Pleasant,
Dillonvale, Clinton, Harrisville, Beech Bottom, Brilliant and
Rayland.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Please report severe weather by calling 412-262-1988, posting to
the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPITTSBURGH.
&&
LAT...LON 4010 8096 4021 8097 4033 8044 4006 8042
TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 262DEG 35KT 4015 8094
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$4 follow-up statements
876
WWUS51 KPBZ 212303
SVSPBZ
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
703 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
OHC013-067-081-PAC125-WVC009-069-212330-
/O.CON.KPBZ.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-211021T2330Z/
Harrison OH-Jefferson OH-Belmont OH-Washington PA-Ohio WV-Brooke WV-
703 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN HARRISON...SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON...NORTHEASTERN
BELMONT...WEST CENTRAL WASHINGTON...OHIO AND BROOKE COUNTIES...
At 702 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near St. Clairsville, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Wheeling, Martins Ferry, Warwood and Tiltonsville around 715 PM
EDT.
Clearview around 720 PM EDT.
Wellsburg, West Liberty and Valley Grove around 725 PM EDT.
Avella around 730 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Franklin, West Alexander, Windsor Heights, Mount Pleasant,
Dillonvale, Clinton, Harrisville, Beech Bottom, Brilliant and
Rayland.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Please report severe weather by calling 412-262-1988, posting to
the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPITTSBURGH.
&&
LAT...LON 4012 8091 4021 8091 4033 8044 4006 8042
TIME...MOT...LOC 2302Z 262DEG 35KT 4016 8087
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$149
WWUS51 KPBZ 212308
SVSPBZ
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
708 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
OHC067-212318-
/O.CAN.KPBZ.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-211021T2330Z/
Harrison OH-
708 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN HARRISON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
LAT...LON 4013 8087 4023 8084 4033 8044 4006 8042
TIME...MOT...LOC 2308Z 262DEG 35KT 4017 8079
$$
OHC013-081-PAC125-WVC009-069-212330-
/O.CON.KPBZ.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-211021T2330Z/
Jefferson OH-Belmont OH-Washington PA-Ohio WV-Brooke WV-
708 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON...NORTHEASTERN BELMONT...WEST CENTRAL
WASHINGTON...OHIO AND BROOKE COUNTIES...
At 708 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Tiltonsville, or near Clearview, moving east at 40
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Clearview and Tiltonsville around 715 PM EDT.
Wellsburg, West Liberty and Valley Grove around 725 PM EDT.
Avella around 735 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Brilliant, Franklin, West Alexander, Windsor Heights, Rayland, Mount
Pleasant, Yorkville, Dillonvale, Bethany and Clinton.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Please report severe weather by calling 412-262-1988, posting to
the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPITTSBURGH.
&&
LAT...LON 4013 8087 4023 8084 4033 8044 4006 8042
TIME...MOT...LOC 2308Z 262DEG 35KT 4017 8079
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$993
WWUS51 KPBZ 212316
SVSPBZ
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
716 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
OHC013-081-PAC125-WVC009-069-212330-
/O.CON.KPBZ.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-211021T2330Z/
Jefferson OH-Belmont OH-Washington PA-Ohio WV-Brooke WV-
716 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON...NORTHEASTERN BELMONT...WEST CENTRAL
WASHINGTON...OHIO AND BROOKE COUNTIES...
At 716 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Tiltonsville, or over Clearview, moving east at 40
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Wellsburg, West Liberty and Valley Grove around 725 PM EDT.
Avella around 735 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Brilliant, Franklin, West Alexander, Windsor Heights, Rayland,
Yorkville, Bethany, Clinton and Beech Bottom.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Please report severe weather by calling 412-262-1988, posting to
the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPITTSBURGH.
&&
LAT...LON 4012 8079 4025 8075 4033 8044 4006 8042
TIME...MOT...LOC 2316Z 262DEG 35KT 4018 8069
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$734
WWUS51 KPBZ 212322
SVSPBZ
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
722 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
OHC013-081-PAC125-WVC009-069-212330-
/O.CON.KPBZ.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-211021T2330Z/
Jefferson OH-Belmont OH-Washington PA-Ohio WV-Brooke WV-
722 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON...NORTHEASTERN BELMONT...WEST CENTRAL
WASHINGTON...OHIO AND BROOKE COUNTIES...
At 722 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over West Liberty, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Avella around 735 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Brilliant, Franklin, West Alexander, Windsor Heights, Rayland,
Bethany, Clinton, Beech Bottom and Yorkville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Please report severe weather by calling 412-262-1988, posting to
the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPITTSBURGH.
&&
LAT...LON 4014 8071 4027 8067 4033 8044 4006 8042
TIME...MOT...LOC 2322Z 262DEG 35KT 4019 8061
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Pittsburgh, PA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 1:28 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PBZ | Columbiana | 32 min |
| Oct 21, 2:19 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PBZ | Carroll, Columbiana | 26 min |
| Oct 21, 2:50 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PBZ | Columbiana | 25 min |
| Oct 21, 4:56 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PBZ | Coshocton, Muskingum | 49 min |
| Oct 21, 5:16 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PBZ | Coshocton, Tuscarawas | 44 min |
| Oct 21, 5:36 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PBZ | Carroll, Columbiana | 39 min |
| Oct 21, 5:38 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PBZ | Coshocton, Guernsey, Muskingum, Tuscarawas | 22 min |
| Oct 21, 6:18 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PBZ | Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson | 42 min |
| Oct 21, 6:25 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | PBZ | Belmont, Guernsey, Harrison | 35 min |
| Oct 21, 6:36 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PBZ | Monroe | 39 min |
| Oct 21, 7:13 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | PBZ | Belmont | 32 min |
| Oct 21, 7:26 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | PBZ | Jefferson | 34 min |
| Oct 21, 4:08 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PBZ | Marshall, Ohio | 37 min |
| Oct 21, 2:03 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PBZ | Butler, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango | 27 min |
| Oct 21, 2:36 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PBZ | Mercer, Venango | 24 min |
| Oct 21, 3:18 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PBZ | Butler, Lawrence | 27 min |
| Oct 21, 3:49 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PBZ | Clarion, Forest, Venango | 41 min |
| Oct 21, 4:32 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PBZ | Clarion, Forest, Jefferson | 43 min |
| Oct 21, 4:47 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PBZ | Allegheny, Washington | 43 min |
| Oct 21, 5:48 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PBZ | Armstrong, Indiana, Jefferson | 27 min |
| Oct 21, 6:00 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PBZ | Lawrence, Mercer, Venango | 45 min |
| Oct 21, 6:42 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | PBZ | Mercer | 18 min |
| Oct 21, 6:56 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | PBZ | Beaver, Butler, Lawrence | 19 min |
| Oct 21, 7:19 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PBZ | Allegheny, Beaver, Butler | 41 min |
| Oct 21, 7:24 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | PBZ | Butler | 36 min |
| Oct 21, 7:40 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | PBZ | Allegheny, Beaver, Westmoreland | 20 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.