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Wind Advisory 7, NWS Pittsburgh, PA

December 10, 202114 counties in Pennsylvania; 9 counties in West Virginia; 11 counties in Ohio

NWS Pittsburgh, PA issued this wind advisory at Dec 10, 2021, 11:02 AM EST for 14 counties in Pennsylvania; 9 counties in West Virginia; 11 counties in Ohio. It took effect at Dec 11, 2021, 1:00 PM EST. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 10, 2021, 11:02 AM EST (16:02 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 11, 2021, 1:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 11, 2021, 9:12 PM EST
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Pittsburgh, PA
All 34 counties

Belmont County, OH, Carroll County, OH, Columbiana County, OH, Coshocton County, OH, Guernsey County, OH, Harrison County, OH, Jefferson County, OH, Monroe County, OH, Muskingum County, OH, Noble County, OH, Tuscarawas County, OH, Allegheny County, PA, Armstrong County, PA, Beaver County, PA, Butler County, PA, Clarion County, PA, Fayette County, PA, Forest County, PA, Greene County, PA, Jefferson County, PA, Lawrence County, PA, Mercer County, PA, Venango County, PA, Washington County, PA, Westmoreland County, PA, Brooke County, WV, Hancock County, WV, Marion County, WV, Marshall County, WV, Monongalia County, WV, Ohio County, WV, Preston County, WV, Tucker County, WV, Wetzel County, WV

The radar

The Pittsburgh radar (KPBZ), 28 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:08 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Pittsburgh, PA (KPIT), launched 12:00Z, 4.0 hours before the alert went out and 28 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 2021-12-10Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Pittsburgh, PA at 12:00Z on 2021-12-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 68 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1152 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
67 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
68 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
109 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

098 
WWUS71 KPBZ 101602
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
1102 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ007>009-013>016-020>023-029-
031-073>076-WVZ001>004-012-021-509>513-110015-
/O.NEW.KPBZ.WI.Y.0007.211211T1800Z-211212T0500Z/
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Mercer-Venango-Forest-
Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-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-
Including the cities of New Philadelphia, Dover, Carrollton, 
Malvern, East Liverpool, Salem, Columbiana, Coshocton, Cadiz, 
Steubenville, Zanesville, Cambridge, Martins Ferry, 
St. Clairsville, Caldwell, Woodsfield, Sharon, Hermitage, 
Grove City, Oil City, Franklin, Tionesta, New Castle, 
Ellwood City, Butler, Clarion, Punxsutawney, Brookville, 
Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, Ambridge, Monaca, Pittsburgh Metro Area,
Kittanning, Ford City, Indiana, Washington, Canonsburg, 
Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, 
Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, Ligonier, Donegal, Uniontown, 
Champion, Ohiopyle, Weirton, Follansbee, Wellsburg, Wheeling, 
Moundsville, New Martinsville, Fairmont, Morgantown, 
Coopers Rock, Kingwood, Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, 
Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, and Saint George
1102 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 47 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest and western 
  Pennsylvania, east central Ohio and northern and the northern 
  panhandle of West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to midnight EST Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

WVZ514-110015-
/O.CON.KPBZ.HW.A.0002.211211T1800Z-211212T0300Z/
Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley
1102 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Tucker County.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
745 
WWUS71 KPBZ 102040
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
340 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

WVZ514-110445-
/O.UPG.KPBZ.HW.A.0002.211211T1800Z-211212T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KPBZ.WI.Y.0007.211211T1800Z-211212T0500Z/
Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley
340 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Tucker County.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to midnight EST Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The high wind watch is no longer in effect. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ007>009-013>016-020>023-029-
031-073>076-WVZ001>004-012-021-509>513-110445-
/O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0007.211211T1800Z-211212T0500Z/
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Mercer-Venango-Forest-
Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-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-
Including the cities of New Philadelphia, Dover, Carrollton, 
Malvern, East Liverpool, Salem, Columbiana, Coshocton, Cadiz, 
Steubenville, Zanesville, Cambridge, Martins Ferry, 
St. Clairsville, Caldwell, Woodsfield, Sharon, Hermitage, 
Grove City, Oil City, Franklin, Tionesta, New Castle, 
Ellwood City, Butler, Clarion, Punxsutawney, Brookville, 
Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, Ambridge, Monaca, Pittsburgh Metro Area,
Kittanning, Ford City, Indiana, Washington, Canonsburg, 
Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, 
Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, Ligonier, Donegal, Uniontown, 
Champion, Ohiopyle, Weirton, Follansbee, Wellsburg, Wheeling, 
Moundsville, New Martinsville, Fairmont, Morgantown, 
Coopers Rock, Kingwood, Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, 
Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, and Saint George
340 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of western Pennsylvania, east central Ohio and
  northern West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to midnight EST Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
706 
WWUS71 KPBZ 110148
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
848 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ007>009-013>016-020>023-029-
031-073>076-WVZ001>004-012-021-509>514-111000-
/O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0007.211211T1800Z-211212T0500Z/
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Mercer-Venango-Forest-
Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-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-
Including the cities of New Philadelphia, Dover, Carrollton, 
Malvern, East Liverpool, Salem, Columbiana, Coshocton, Cadiz, 
Steubenville, Zanesville, Cambridge, Martins Ferry, 
St. Clairsville, Caldwell, Woodsfield, Sharon, Hermitage, 
Grove City, Oil City, Franklin, Tionesta, New Castle, 
Ellwood City, Butler, Clarion, Punxsutawney, Brookville, 
Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, Ambridge, Monaca, Pittsburgh Metro Area,
Kittanning, Ford City, Indiana, Washington, Canonsburg, 
Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, 
Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, Ligonier, Donegal, Uniontown, 
Champion, Ohiopyle, Weirton, Follansbee, Wellsburg, Wheeling, 
Moundsville, New Martinsville, Fairmont, Morgantown, 
Coopers Rock, Kingwood, Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, 
Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, Saint George, Davis, Thomas, 
and Canaan Valley
848 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.
 
* WHERE...Portions of western Pennsylvania, east central Ohio 
  and northern West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to midnight EST Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
747 
WWUS71 KPBZ 110959
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
459 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ007>009-013>016-020>023-029-
031-073>076-WVZ001>004-012-021-509>514-120500-
/O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0007.211211T1800Z-211212T0500Z/
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Mercer-Venango-Forest-
Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-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-
Including the cities of New Philadelphia, Dover, Carrollton, 
Malvern, East Liverpool, Salem, Columbiana, Coshocton, Cadiz, 
Steubenville, Zanesville, Cambridge, Martins Ferry, 
St. Clairsville, Caldwell, Woodsfield, Sharon, Hermitage, 
Grove City, Oil City, Franklin, Tionesta, New Castle, 
Ellwood City, Butler, Clarion, Punxsutawney, Brookville, 
Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, Ambridge, Monaca, Pittsburgh Metro Area,
Kittanning, Ford City, Indiana, Washington, Canonsburg, 
Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, 
Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, Ligonier, Donegal, Uniontown, 
Champion, Ohiopyle, Weirton, Follansbee, Wellsburg, Wheeling, 
Moundsville, New Martinsville, Fairmont, Morgantown, 
Coopers Rock, Kingwood, Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, 
Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, Saint George, Davis, Thomas, 
and Canaan Valley
459 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest and western 
  Pennsylvania, east central Ohio and northern and the northern 
  panhandle of West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to midnight EST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

SHALLENBERGER
417 
WWUS71 KPBZ 112110
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
410 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ007>009-013>016-020>023-029-
031-073>076-WVZ001>004-012-021-509>514-120500-
/O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-211212T0500Z/
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Mercer-Venango-Forest-
Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-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-
Including the cities of New Philadelphia, Dover, Carrollton, 
Malvern, East Liverpool, Salem, Columbiana, Coshocton, Cadiz, 
Steubenville, Zanesville, Cambridge, Martins Ferry, 
St. Clairsville, Caldwell, Woodsfield, Sharon, Hermitage, 
Grove City, Oil City, Franklin, Tionesta, New Castle, 
Ellwood City, Butler, Clarion, Punxsutawney, Brookville, 
Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, Ambridge, Monaca, Pittsburgh Metro Area,
Kittanning, Ford City, Indiana, Washington, Canonsburg, 
Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, 
Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, Ligonier, Donegal, Uniontown, 
Champion, Ohiopyle, Weirton, Follansbee, Wellsburg, Wheeling, 
Moundsville, New Martinsville, Fairmont, Morgantown, 
Coopers Rock, Kingwood, Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, 
Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, Saint George, Davis, Thomas, 
and Canaan Valley
410 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts from 45 to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of western Pennsylvania, east central Ohio and
  northern West Virginia.

* WHEN...Through midnight EST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$
809 
WWUS71 KPBZ 120212
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
912 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ007>009-013>016-020>023-029-
031-073>076-WVZ001>004-012-021-509>514-120315-
/O.CAN.KPBZ.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-211212T0500Z/
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Mercer-Venango-Forest-
Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-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-
Including the cities of New Philadelphia, Dover, Carrollton, 
Malvern, East Liverpool, Salem, Columbiana, Coshocton, Cadiz, 
Steubenville, Zanesville, Cambridge, Martins Ferry, 
St. Clairsville, Caldwell, Woodsfield, Sharon, Hermitage, 
Grove City, Oil City, Franklin, Tionesta, New Castle, 
Ellwood City, Butler, Clarion, Punxsutawney, Brookville, 
Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, Ambridge, Monaca, Pittsburgh Metro Area,
Kittanning, Ford City, Indiana, Washington, Canonsburg, 
Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, 
Lower Burrell, Latrobe, Monessen, Ligonier, Donegal, Uniontown, 
Champion, Ohiopyle, Weirton, Follansbee, Wellsburg, Wheeling, 
Moundsville, New Martinsville, Fairmont, Morgantown, 
Coopers Rock, Kingwood, Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, 
Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, Saint George, Davis, Thomas, 
and Canaan Valley
912 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds should continue to gradually diminish this evening. 

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 10, 4:26 AM ESTHigh Wind WatchPBZTucker11 hr

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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.