Alert archive / West Virginia / Frost Advisories in 2021
Frost Advisory 3, NWS Charleston, WV
NWS Charleston, WV issued this frost advisory at Apr 25, 2021, 2:20 PM EDT for 18 counties in West Virginia; 8 counties in Ohio. It took effect at Apr 26, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 7 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 25, 2021, 2:20 PM EDT (18:20 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 26, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 26, 2021, 9:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 7 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, WV
All 26 counties
Athens County, OH, Gallia County, OH, Jackson County, OH, Meigs County, OH, Morgan County, OH, Perry County, OH, Vinton County, OH, Washington County, OH, Barbour County, WV, Braxton County, WV, Calhoun County, WV, Doddridge County, WV, Gilmer County, WV, Harrison County, WV, Jackson County, WV, Lewis County, WV, Mason County, WV, Pleasants County, WV, Ritchie County, WV, Roane County, WV, Taylor County, WV, Tyler County, WV, Upshur County, WV, Webster County, WV, Wirt County, WV, Wood County, WV
The nearest sounding before it
Pittsburgh, PA (KPIT), launched 12:00Z, 6.3 hours before the alert went out and 176 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
- 724 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 37 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 17 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 114 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
497 WWUS71 KRLX 251820 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 220 PM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021 WVZ525-260230- /O.CON.KRLX.FZ.W.0007.210426T0600Z-210426T1300Z/ Northwest Randolph- Including the city of Elkins 220 PM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Northwest Randolph County. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Monday. * 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. && $$ OHZ066-067-075-076-083>086-WVZ007>011-016>020-028>032-039-040-521- 522-260230- /O.NEW.KRLX.FR.Y.0003.210426T0600Z-210426T1300Z/ Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia- Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie- Doddridge-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-Upshur-Barbour- Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster- Including the cities of New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, Hamden, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, Holly River State, Webster Springs, and Cowen 220 PM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of Southeast Ohio and Northern and Central West Virginia. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. && $$
3 follow-up statements
352 WWUS71 KRLX 260209 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 1009 PM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021 WVZ525-261015- /O.CON.KRLX.FZ.W.0007.210426T0600Z-210426T1300Z/ Northwest Randolph- Including the city of Elkins 1009 PM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Northwest Randolph County. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Monday. * 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. && $$ OHZ066-067-075-076-083>086-WVZ007>011-016>020-028>032-039-040-521- 522-261015- /O.CON.KRLX.FR.Y.0003.210426T0600Z-210426T1300Z/ Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia- Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie- Doddridge-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-Upshur-Barbour- Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster- Including the cities of New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, Hamden, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, Holly River State, Webster Springs, and Cowen 1009 PM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and central, northeast, northern and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$
294 WWUS71 KRLX 260638 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 238 AM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021 WVZ525-261300- /O.CON.KRLX.FZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210426T1300Z/ Northwest Randolph- Including the city of Elkins 238 AM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31. * WHERE...Northwest Randolph County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ OHZ066-067-075-076-083>086-WVZ007>011-016>020-028>032-039-040-521- 522-261300- /O.CON.KRLX.FR.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210426T1300Z/ Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia- Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie- Doddridge-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-Upshur-Barbour- Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster- Including the cities of New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, Hamden, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, Holly River State, Webster Springs, and Cowen 238 AM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and central, northeast, northern and western West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$
740 WWUS71 KRLX 261306 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 906 AM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021 WVZ525-261415- /O.EXP.KRLX.FZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210426T1300Z/ Northwest Randolph- Including the city of Elkins 906 AM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Temperatures have risen above freezing this morning and will continue to increase into the upper 60s later this afternoon. $$ OHZ066-067-075-076-083>086-WVZ007>011-016>020-028>032-039-040-521- 522-261415- /O.EXP.KRLX.FR.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210426T1300Z/ Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia- Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie- Doddridge-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-Upshur-Barbour- Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster- Including the cities of New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, Hamden, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, Holly River State, Webster Springs, and Cowen 906 AM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Temperatures have risen above freezing this morning and will continue to increase to near 70 later this afternoon. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2:51 AM EDT | Freeze Warning | RLX | Randolph | 30 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.