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Tornado Warning 24, NWS Pittsburgh, PA
NWS Pittsburgh, PA issued this tornado warning at Oct 21, 2021, 7:13 PM EDT for Belmont County, Ohio; Marshall County, Ohio County, West Virginia; Greene County, Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was in force for 32 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 21, 2021, 7:13 PM EDT (23:13 UTC)
- Expired
- Oct 21, 2021, 7:45 PM EDT
- In force
- 32 min
- Issued by
- NWS Pittsburgh, PA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Belmont County, OH, Greene County, PA, Washington County, PA, Marshall County, WV, Ohio County, WV
The radar
The Pittsburgh radar (KPBZ), 72 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:14 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Pittsburgh, PA (KPIT), launched 12:00Z, 11.2 hours before the alert went out and 70 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.
330
WFUS51 KPBZ 212313
TORPBZ
OHC013-PAC059-125-WVC051-069-212345-
/O.NEW.KPBZ.TO.W.0024.211021T2313Z-211021T2345Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
713 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Belmont County in east central Ohio...
Southwestern Washington County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
Northwestern Greene County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
Ohio County in northern West Virginia...
Marshall County in northern West Virginia...
* Until 745 PM EDT.
* At 713 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over 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...
Glen Dale around 720 PM EDT.
Wheeling, Martins Ferry, Bellaire, Bethlehem, Shadyside and
McMechen around 725 PM EDT.
Triadelphia and Valley Grove around 735 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Bridgeport, Benwood, Brookside, Neffs, West Finley, Elm Grove,
Dallas, Sherrard, Glendale and Grand Vue Park.
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 3998 8096 4012 8093 4009 8038 3989 8044
TIME...MOT...LOC 2313Z 270DEG 35KT 4005 8086
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$5 follow-up statements
173
WWUS51 KPBZ 212321
SVSPBZ
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
721 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
OHC013-PAC059-125-WVC051-069-212345-
/O.CON.KPBZ.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211021T2345Z/
Belmont OH-Washington PA-Greene PA-Ohio WV-Marshall WV-
721 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN BELMONT...SOUTHWESTERN WASHINGTON...NORTHWESTERN
GREENE...OHIO AND MARSHALL COUNTIES...
At 720 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Bellaire, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Wheeling and Bethlehem around 725 PM EDT.
Triadelphia around 730 PM EDT.
Valley Grove around 735 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Bridgeport, Benwood, Brookside, Neffs, West Finley, Elm Grove, Dallas
and Sherrard.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Please report severe weather by calling 412-262-1988, posting to
the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPITTSBURGH.
&&
LAT...LON 3998 8085 4011 8084 4009 8038 3989 8044
TIME...MOT...LOC 2320Z 270DEG 35KT 4005 8076
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$240
WWUS51 KPBZ 212327
SVSPBZ
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
727 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
OHC013-PAC059-125-WVC051-069-212345-
/O.CON.KPBZ.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211021T2345Z/
Belmont OH-Washington PA-Greene PA-Ohio WV-Marshall WV-
727 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM EDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL BELMONT...SOUTHWESTERN WASHINGTON...NORTHWESTERN GREENE...
OHIO AND MARSHALL COUNTIES...
At 727 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Bethlehem, 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...
Triadelphia around 730 PM EDT.
Valley Grove around 735 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Bridgeport, Benwood, Brookside, West Finley, Elm Grove, Dallas and
Sherrard.
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 4001 8080 4009 8078 4009 8038 3989 8044
TIME...MOT...LOC 2327Z 270DEG 35KT 4005 8067
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$383
WWUS51 KPBZ 212332
SVSPBZ
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
732 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
OHC013-PAC059-125-WVC051-069-212345-
/O.CON.KPBZ.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211021T2345Z/
Belmont OH-Washington PA-Greene PA-Ohio WV-Marshall WV-
732 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM EDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL BELMONT...SOUTHWESTERN WASHINGTON...NORTHWESTERN GREENE...
OHIO AND MARSHALL COUNTIES...
At 732 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Triadelphia, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
east central Belmont, southwestern Washington, northwestern Greene,
Ohio and Marshall Counties, including the following locations... West
Finley, Elm Grove, Benwood, Dallas and Sherrard.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Please report severe weather by calling 412-262-1988, posting to
the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPITTSBURGH.
&&
LAT...LON 3999 8074 4009 8073 4009 8038 3989 8044
TIME...MOT...LOC 2332Z 270DEG 35KT 4005 8060
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$434
WWUS51 KPBZ 212337
SVSPBZ
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
737 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
OHC013-212347-
/O.CAN.KPBZ.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211021T2345Z/
Belmont OH-
737 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL BELMONT 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 4001 8066 4009 8065 4009 8038 3989 8044
TIME...MOT...LOC 2337Z 270DEG 35KT 4005 8053
$$
PAC059-125-WVC051-069-212345-
/O.CON.KPBZ.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211021T2345Z/
Washington PA-Greene PA-Ohio WV-Marshall WV-
737 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN WASHINGTON...NORTHWESTERN GREENE...OHIO AND MARSHALL
COUNTIES...
At 737 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Valley Grove, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Wheeling, Triadelphia, Valley Grove, West Finley, Dallas, and Elm
Grove.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Please report severe weather by calling 412-262-1988, posting to
the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPITTSBURGH.
&&
LAT...LON 4001 8066 4009 8065 4009 8038 3989 8044
TIME...MOT...LOC 2337Z 270DEG 35KT 4005 8053
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$594
WWUS51 KPBZ 212344
SVSPBZ
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
744 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
PAC059-125-WVC051-069-212354-
/O.EXP.KPBZ.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211021T2345Z/
Washington PA-Greene PA-Ohio WV-Marshall WV-
744 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN WASHINGTON...NORTHWESTERN
GREENE...OHIO AND MARSHALL COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 745 PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However gusty
winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
LAT...LON 4001 8066 4009 8065 4009 8038 3989 8044
TIME...MOT...LOC 2344Z 270DEG 35KT 4005 8049
$$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, 6:57 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | PBZ | Belmont, Harrison, Jefferson | 33 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.