Alert archive / West Virginia / Freeze Warnings in 2021
Freeze Warning 13, NWS Charleston, WV
NWS Charleston, WV issued this freeze warning at May 13, 2021, 2:40 PM EDT for Pocahontas County, Randolph County, Webster County, West Virginia. It took effect at May 14, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 6 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 13, 2021, 2:40 PM EDT (18:40 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 14, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- May 14, 2021, 8:19 AM EDT
- In force
- 6 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, WV
Counties Pocahontas County, WV, Randolph County, WV, Webster County, WV
The radar
The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 143 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:37 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
Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 12:00Z, 6.7 hours before the alert went out and 157 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
- 1574 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 54 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -59 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -36 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
894 WWUS71 KRLX 131840 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 240 PM EDT Thu May 13 2021 WVZ525-140245- /O.NEW.KRLX.FZ.W.0013.210514T0600Z-210514T1300Z/ Northwest Randolph- Including the city of Elkins 240 PM EDT Thu May 13 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Northwest Randolph County. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Friday. * 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. && $$ KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>011- 013>020-024>034-039-040-515>524-526-140245- /O.NEW.KRLX.FR.Y.0007.210514T0600Z-210514T1300Z/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington- Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Dickenson-Buchanan- Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam- Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone- Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur- Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette- Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas- Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas- Southeast Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson, Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, Yatesville Lake State Park, New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, Hamden, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, South Point, Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, Marlinton, and Harman 240 PM EDT Thu May 13 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as lows as 35 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, northeast Kentucky and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The threat for frost is highest in hollows and outlying sheltered valleys, away from rivers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$
4 follow-up statements
736 WWUS71 KRLX 132132 AAA NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Charleston WV 532 PM EDT Thu May 13 2021 WVZ522>524-526-140545- /O.UPG.KRLX.FR.Y.0007.210514T0600Z-210514T1300Z/ /O.EXA.KRLX.FZ.W.0013.210514T0600Z-210514T1300Z/ Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas- Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Snowshoe, Marlinton, and Harman 532 PM EDT Thu May 13 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures around 30 degrees expected. * WHERE...Southeast Webster, Northwest Pocahontas, Southeast Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The threat for frost and freezing temperatures is highest in hollows and outlying sheltered valleys, away from rivers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ WVZ525-140545- /O.CON.KRLX.FZ.W.0013.210514T0600Z-210514T1300Z/ Northwest Randolph- Including the city of Elkins 532 PM EDT Thu May 13 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures around 30 degrees expected. * WHERE...Northwest Randolph County. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The threat for frost and freezing temperatures is highest in hollows and outlying sheltered valleys, away from rivers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>011- 013>020-024>034-039-040-515>521-140545- /O.CON.KRLX.FR.Y.0007.210514T0600Z-210514T1300Z/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington- Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Dickenson-Buchanan- Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam- Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone- Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur- Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette- Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas- Northwest Webster- Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson, Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, Yatesville Lake State Park, New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, Hamden, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, South Point, Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, Holly River State, Webster Springs, and Cowen 532 PM EDT Thu May 13 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures in the mid 30s will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, northeast Kentucky and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The threat for frost is highest in hollows and outlying sheltered valleys, away from rivers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$
042 WWUS71 KRLX 140209 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 1009 PM EDT Thu May 13 2021 WVZ522>526-140930- /O.CON.KRLX.FZ.W.0013.210514T0600Z-210514T1300Z/ Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas- Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, and Harman 1009 PM EDT Thu May 13 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures around 30 degrees expected. * WHERE...Southeast Webster, Northwest Pocahontas, Southeast Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The threat for frost and freezing temperatures is highest in hollows and outlying sheltered valleys, away from rivers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>011- 013>020-024>034-039-040-515>521-140930- /O.CON.KRLX.FR.Y.0007.210514T0600Z-210514T1300Z/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington- Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Dickenson-Buchanan- Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam- Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone- Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur- Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette- Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas- Northwest Webster- Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson, Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, Yatesville Lake State Park, New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, Hamden, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, South Point, Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, Holly River State, Webster Springs, and Cowen 1009 PM EDT Thu May 13 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures in the mid 30s will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, northeast Kentucky and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The threat for frost is highest in hollows and outlying sheltered valleys, away from rivers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$
836 WWUS71 KRLX 140718 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 318 AM EDT Fri May 14 2021 WVZ522>526-141300- /O.CON.KRLX.FZ.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210514T1300Z/ Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas- Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, and Harman 318 AM EDT Fri May 14 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures around 30 degrees expected. * WHERE...Southeast Webster, Northwest Randolph, Southeast Randolph, Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Pocahontas Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>011- 013>020-024>034-039-040-515>521-141300- /O.CON.KRLX.FR.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210514T1300Z/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington- Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Dickenson-Buchanan- Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam- Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone- Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur- Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette- Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas- Northwest Webster- Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson, Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, Yatesville Lake State Park, New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, Hamden, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, South Point, Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, Holly River State, Webster Springs, and Cowen 318 AM EDT Fri May 14 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Temperatures in the mid 30s will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, northeast Kentucky and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern and western West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$
500 WWUS71 KRLX 141219 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 819 AM EDT Fri May 14 2021 WVZ522>526-141330- /O.CAN.KRLX.FZ.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210514T1300Z/ Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas- Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, and Harman 819 AM EDT Fri May 14 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING IS CANCELLED... Temperatures have reached well above freezing and the freeze threat is no longer a factor. $$ KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>011- 013>020-024>034-039-040-515>521-141330- /O.CAN.KRLX.FR.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210514T1300Z/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington- Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Dickenson-Buchanan- Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam- Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone- Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur- Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette- Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas- Northwest Webster- Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson, Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, Yatesville Lake State Park, New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, Hamden, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, South Point, Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, Holly River State, Webster Springs, and Cowen 819 AM EDT Fri May 14 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Temperatures have reached high enough for frost to no longer be a threat. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2:40 PM EDT | Frost Advisory | RLX | Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay and 28 more | 18 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.