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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Pittsburgh, PA
NWS Pittsburgh, PA issued this wind advisory at Apr 30, 2021, 12:59 AM EDT for Monongalia County, Preston County, Tucker County, West Virginia; Fayette County, Jefferson County, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It took effect at Apr 30, 2021, 11:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 10 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 30, 2021, 12:59 AM EDT (04:59 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 30, 2021, 11:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 30, 2021, 9:13 PM EDT
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Pittsburgh, PA
Counties Fayette County, PA, Jefferson County, PA, Westmoreland County, PA, Monongalia County, WV, Preston County, WV, Tucker County, WV
The radar
The Pittsburgh radar (KPBZ), 87 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:04 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 00:00Z, 5.0 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
- 500 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 56 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -136 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -77 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
170 WWUS71 KPBZ 300459 NPWPBZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 1259 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 PAZ016-023-074-076-WVZ512>514-301300- /O.NEW.KPBZ.WI.Y.0003.210430T1500Z-210501T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KPBZ.FZ.A.0003.210501T0500Z-210501T1300Z/ Jefferson PA-Indiana-Higher Elevations of Westmoreland- Higher Elevations of Fayette-Eastern Preston-Western Tucker- Eastern Tucker- Including the cities of Punxsutawney, Brookville, Indiana, Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, Ohiopyle, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, Saint George, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley 1259 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible. * WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Jefferson PA, Indiana, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland and Higher Elevations of Fayette Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Preston, Western Tucker and Eastern Tucker Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT this evening. For the Freeze Watch, from late tonight through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ WVZ510-511-301300- /O.NEW.KPBZ.WI.Y.0003.210430T1500Z-210501T0300Z/ Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston- Including the cities of Coopers Rock, Kingwood, and Bruceton Mills 1259 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston and Preston Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ PAZ007>009-013>015-022-301300- /O.NEW.KPBZ.FZ.A.0003.210501T0500Z-210501T1300Z/ Mercer-Venango-Forest-Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Armstrong- Including the cities of Sharon, Hermitage, Grove City, Oil City, Franklin, Tionesta, New Castle, Ellwood City, Butler, Clarion, Kittanning, and Ford City 1259 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible. * WHERE...Mercer, Venango, Forest, Lawrence, Butler, Clarion and Armstrong Counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$
3 follow-up statements
723 WWUS71 KPBZ 301254 NPWPBZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 854 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 PAZ016-023-074-076-WVZ512>514-301900- /O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0003.210430T1500Z-210501T0300Z/ /O.CON.KPBZ.FZ.A.0003.210501T0500Z-210501T1300Z/ Jefferson PA-Indiana-Higher Elevations of Westmoreland- Higher Elevations of Fayette-Eastern Preston-Western Tucker- Eastern Tucker- Including the cities of Punxsutawney, Brookville, Indiana, Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, Ohiopyle, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, Saint George, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley 854 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub- freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Jefferson PA, Indiana, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland and Higher Elevations of Fayette Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Preston, Western Tucker and Eastern Tucker Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT this evening. For the Freeze Watch, from late tonight through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ WVZ510-511-301900- /O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0003.210430T1500Z-210501T0300Z/ Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston- Including the cities of Coopers Rock, Kingwood, and Bruceton Mills 854 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston and Preston Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT this evening. * 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. && $$ PAZ007>009-013>015-022-301900- /O.CON.KPBZ.FZ.A.0003.210501T0500Z-210501T1300Z/ Mercer-Venango-Forest-Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Armstrong- Including the cities of Sharon, Hermitage, Grove City, Oil City, Franklin, Tionesta, New Castle, Ellwood City, Butler, Clarion, Kittanning, and Ford City 854 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Mercer, Venango, Forest, Lawrence, Butler, Clarion and Armstrong Counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$
082 WWUS71 KPBZ 301659 NPWPBZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 1259 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 PAZ016-023-074-076-WVZ512>514-010315- /O.UPG.KPBZ.FZ.A.0003.210501T0500Z-210501T1300Z/ /O.NEW.KPBZ.FZ.W.0004.210501T0500Z-210501T1300Z/ /O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210501T0300Z/ Jefferson PA-Indiana-Higher Elevations of Westmoreland- Higher Elevations of Fayette-Eastern Preston-Western Tucker- Eastern Tucker- Including the cities of Punxsutawney, Brookville, Indiana, Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, Ohiopyle, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, Saint George, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley 1259 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Jefferson PA, Indiana, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland and Higher Elevations of Fayette Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Preston, Western Tucker and Eastern Tucker Counties. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday. For the Wind Advisory, until 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ PAZ007>009-013>015-022-010315- /O.UPG.KPBZ.FZ.A.0003.210501T0500Z-210501T1300Z/ /O.NEW.KPBZ.FZ.W.0004.210501T0500Z-210501T1300Z/ Mercer-Venango-Forest-Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Armstrong- Including the cities of Sharon, Hermitage, Grove City, Oil City, Franklin, Tionesta, New Castle, Ellwood City, Butler, Clarion, Kittanning, and Ford City 1259 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Mercer, Venango, Forest, Lawrence, Butler, Clarion and Armstrong Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ WVZ510-511-010315- /O.NEW.KPBZ.FR.Y.0002.210501T0500Z-210501T1300Z/ /O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210501T0300Z/ Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston- Including the cities of Coopers Rock, Kingwood, and Bruceton Mills 1259 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston and Preston Counties. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday. For the Wind Advisory, until 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ020-021-029-031-073-075- WVZ001>004-012-021-509-010315- /O.NEW.KPBZ.FR.Y.0002.210501T0500Z-210501T1300Z/ Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH- Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Beaver-Allegheny- Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-Fayette-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio- Marshall-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia- Including the cities of New Philadelphia, Dover, Carrollton, Malvern, East Liverpool, Salem, Columbiana, Coshocton, Cadiz, Steubenville, Zanesville, Cambridge, Martins Ferry, St. Clairsville, Caldwell, Woodsfield, Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, Ambridge, Monaca, Pittsburgh Metro Area, Washington, Canonsburg, Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, Uniontown, Weirton, Follansbee, Wellsburg, Wheeling, Moundsville, New Martinsville, Fairmont, and Morgantown 1259 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Pennsylvania, east central Ohio and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$
550 WWUS71 KPBZ 010113 NPWPBZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 913 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 PAZ016-023-074-076-WVZ512>514-010915- /O.CAN.KPBZ.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210501T0300Z/ /O.CON.KPBZ.FZ.W.0004.210501T0500Z-210501T1300Z/ Jefferson PA-Indiana-Higher Elevations of Westmoreland- Higher Elevations of Fayette-Eastern Preston-Western Tucker- Eastern Tucker- Including the cities of Punxsutawney, Brookville, Indiana, Ligonier, Donegal, Champion, Ohiopyle, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, Saint George, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley 913 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Indiana, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland, Higher Elevations of Fayette and Jefferson PA Counties. In West Virginia, Western Tucker, Eastern Preston and Eastern Tucker Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ WVZ510-511-010915- /O.CAN.KPBZ.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210501T0300Z/ /O.CON.KPBZ.FR.Y.0002.210501T0500Z-210501T1300Z/ Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston- Including the cities of Coopers Rock, Kingwood, and Bruceton Mills 913 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 31 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Preston and Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ PAZ007>009-013>015-022-010915- /O.CON.KPBZ.FZ.W.0004.210501T0500Z-210501T1300Z/ Mercer-Venango-Forest-Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Armstrong- Including the cities of Sharon, Hermitage, Grove City, Oil City, Franklin, Tionesta, New Castle, Ellwood City, Butler, Clarion, Kittanning, and Ford City 913 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected. * WHERE...Armstrong, Butler, Clarion, Lawrence, Mercer, Forest and Venango Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ020-021-029-031-073-075- WVZ001>004-012-021-509-010915- /O.CON.KPBZ.FR.Y.0002.210501T0500Z-210501T1300Z/ Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH- Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Beaver-Allegheny- Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-Fayette-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio- Marshall-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia- Including the cities of New Philadelphia, Dover, Carrollton, Malvern, East Liverpool, Salem, Columbiana, Coshocton, Cadiz, Steubenville, Zanesville, Cambridge, Martins Ferry, St. Clairsville, Caldwell, Woodsfield, Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, Ambridge, Monaca, Pittsburgh Metro Area, Washington, Canonsburg, Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, Uniontown, Weirton, Follansbee, Wellsburg, Wheeling, Moundsville, New Martinsville, Fairmont, and Morgantown 913 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Pennsylvania, east central Ohio and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Pittsburgh, PA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 12:59 AM EDT | Freeze Watch | PBZ | Preston, Tucker | 12 hr |
| Apr 30, 12:59 PM EDT | Frost Advisory | PBZ | Brooke, Hancock, Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Ohio and 2 more | 20 hr |
| Apr 30, 12:59 PM EDT | Freeze Warning | PBZ | Preston, Tucker | 20 hr |
Nearby
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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.