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Tornado Warning 26, NWS Pittsburgh, PA
NWS Pittsburgh, PA issued this tornado warning at Oct 21, 2021, 7:26 PM EDT for Brooke County, Ohio County, West Virginia; Jefferson County, Ohio; Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was in force for 34 min. 8 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, 7:26 PM EDT (23:26 UTC)
- Expired
- Oct 21, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 34 min
- Issued by
- NWS Pittsburgh, PA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Jefferson County, OH, Washington County, PA, Brooke County, WV, Ohio County, WV
The radar
The Pittsburgh radar (KPBZ), 32 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:29 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 7:40 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ese West Middletown, PA | TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ON OLD TRAILS RD & JEFFERSON AVE. |
| Oct 21, 7:43 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 4 Sw Hickory, PA | HOME DESTROYED. POSSIBLE TORNADO. |
| Oct 21, 7:45 PM EDT | TORNADO | 1 N Buffalo, PA | HOMES DAMAGED ON WILLOW RD AND LOWRY LANE. |
| Oct 21, 7:46 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Wnw Gretna, PA | REPORT OF ROOF BLOWN OFF HOUSE AND DAMAGE TO HOME ALONG DAIRY ROAD, WITH POTENTIAL FOR DAMAGE TO 3 ADDITIONAL HOMES AS WELL AS SEVERAL BARNS. POSSIBLE TORNADO. |
| Oct 21, 7:49 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 W Brevard, PA | ROOF BLOWN OFF HOME AND DAMAGE TO GARAGE ON MCCARRELL RD. POSSIBLE TORNADO. |
| Oct 21, 7:51 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Brevard, PA | PICTURES SHOW SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO HOME AND GARAGE. POSSIBLE TORNADO. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR. |
| Oct 21, 7:58 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Houston, PA | DAMAGE TO HOMES, WITH TREES ALSO DOWN. POSSIBLE TORNADO DAMAGE. DAMAGE OCCURED OVER A FEW BLOCKS. |
| Oct 21, 8:00 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Strabane, PA | MULTIPLE UPROOTED TREES ALONG ALEXANDER AVE IN STRABANE. LIKELY TORNADO. |
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, 11.4 hours before the alert went out and 24 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.
480
WFUS51 KPBZ 212326
TORPBZ
OHC081-PAC125-WVC009-069-220000-
/O.NEW.KPBZ.TO.W.0026.211021T2326Z-211022T0000Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
726 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Jefferson County in east central Ohio...
Northwestern Washington County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
Ohio County in northern West Virginia...
Brooke County in northern West Virginia...
* Until 800 PM EDT.
* At 726 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Wellsburg, moving east at 45 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 730 PM EDT.
Washington and Wolfdale around 745 PM EDT.
McGovern, East Washington and McDonald around 750 PM EDT.
Canonsburg and Cecil-Bishop around 755 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Franklin, Meadow Lands, Eighty Four, West Middletown, Bethany,
Hickory, Houston, Taylorstown and Brilliant.
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 8011 4018 8064 4026 8064 4037 8022
4033 8018 4032 8016
TIME...MOT...LOC 2326Z 255DEG 37KT 4023 8055
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$6 follow-up statements
152
WWUS51 KPBZ 212331
SVSPBZ
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
731 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
OHC081-WVC069-212341-
/O.CAN.KPBZ.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-211022T0000Z/
Jefferson OH-Ohio WV-
731 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON AND OHIO COUNTIES
IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
LAT...LON 4014 8011 4018 8059 4027 8060 4037 8022
4033 8018 4032 8016
TIME...MOT...LOC 2331Z 255DEG 37KT 4024 8049
$$
PAC125-WVC009-220000-
/O.CON.KPBZ.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-211022T0000Z/
Washington PA-Brooke WV-
731 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON AND BROOKE COUNTIES...
At 731 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Avella, moving east at 45 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...
Wolfdale around 745 PM EDT.
Washington, McGovern and East Washington around 750 PM EDT.
Canonsburg, Cecil-Bishop and McDonald around 755 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Franklin, Meadow Lands, Eighty Four, West Middletown, Bethany,
Hickory, Houston and Taylorstown.
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 8011 4018 8059 4027 8060 4037 8022
4033 8018 4032 8016
TIME...MOT...LOC 2331Z 255DEG 37KT 4024 8049
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$089
WWUS51 KPBZ 212336
SVSPBZ
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
736 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
PAC125-WVC009-220000-
/O.CON.KPBZ.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-211022T0000Z/
Washington PA-Brooke WV-
736 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON AND BROOKE COUNTIES...
At 736 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Avella, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Wolfdale around 745 PM EDT.
Washington, McGovern and East Washington around 750 PM EDT.
Canonsburg, Cecil-Bishop and McDonald around 755 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include West
Middletown, Meadow Lands, Eighty Four, Hickory and Houston.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Please report severe weather by calling 412-262-1988, posting to
the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPITTSBURGH.
&&
LAT...LON 4014 8011 4019 8052 4028 8052 4037 8022
4033 8018 4032 8016
TIME...MOT...LOC 2336Z 255DEG 37KT 4025 8042
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$515
WWUS51 KPBZ 212339
SVSPBZ
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
739 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
WVC009-212349-
/O.CAN.KPBZ.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-211022T0000Z/
Brooke WV-
739 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR BROOKE 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 4014 8011 4020 8048 4028 8047 4037 8022
4033 8018 4032 8016
TIME...MOT...LOC 2339Z 255DEG 37KT 4026 8038
$$
PAC125-220000-
/O.CON.KPBZ.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-211022T0000Z/
Washington PA-
739 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON COUNTY...
At 739 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Avella, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Washington, McGovern and East Washington around 750 PM EDT.
Canonsburg, Cecil-Bishop and McDonald around 755 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include West
Middletown, Meadow Lands, Eighty Four, Hickory and Houston.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Please report severe weather by calling 412-262-1988, posting to
the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPITTSBURGH.
&&
LAT...LON 4014 8011 4020 8048 4028 8047 4037 8022
4033 8018 4032 8016
TIME...MOT...LOC 2339Z 255DEG 37KT 4026 8038
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$348
WWUS51 KPBZ 212345
SVSPBZ
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
745 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
PAC125-220000-
/O.CON.KPBZ.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-211022T0000Z/
Washington PA-
745 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
WASHINGTON COUNTY...
At 745 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near McGovern, or near Canonsburg, moving east at 45 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...
McDonald around 750 PM EDT.
Canonsburg and Cecil-Bishop around 755 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Meadow
Lands, Eighty Four, Hickory and Houston.
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 8011 4023 8040 4028 8039 4037 8022
4033 8018 4032 8016
TIME...MOT...LOC 2345Z 255DEG 37KT 4028 8030
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$835
WWUS51 KPBZ 212351
SVSPBZ
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
751 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
PAC125-220000-
/O.CON.KPBZ.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-211022T0000Z/
Washington PA-
751 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
WASHINGTON COUNTY...
At 750 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Cecil-Bishop, or over Canonsburg, moving east at 45
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
central Washington County, including the following locations...
Hickory, Houston and Meadow Lands.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Please report severe weather by calling 412-262-1988, posting to
the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPITTSBURGH.
&&
LAT...LON 4020 8013 4022 8035 4030 8034 4037 8022
4033 8018 4032 8016
TIME...MOT...LOC 2350Z 255DEG 37KT 4030 8022
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$904
WWUS51 KPBZ 212358
SVSPBZ
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
758 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
PAC125-220007-
/O.EXP.KPBZ.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-211022T0000Z/
Washington PA-
758 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL WASHINGTON COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
800 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 4020 8013 4022 8035 4030 8034 4037 8022
4033 8018 4032 8016
TIME...MOT...LOC 2357Z 255DEG 37KT 4031 8018
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Pittsburgh, PA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 4:08 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PBZ | Marshall, Ohio | 37 min |
| Oct 21, 6:18 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PBZ | Brooke, Hancock, Ohio | 42 min |
| Oct 21, 6:36 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PBZ | Marshall, Wetzel | 39 min |
| Oct 21, 6:57 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | PBZ | Brooke, Ohio | 33 min |
| Oct 21, 7:13 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | PBZ | Marshall, Ohio | 32 min |
| 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, 6:25 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | PBZ | Belmont, Guernsey, Harrison | 35 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.