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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 5, NWS Charleston, WV

March 18, 2021Lincoln County, Wayne County, West Virginia

NWS Charleston, WV issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Mar 18, 2021, 3:43 PM EDT for Lincoln County, Wayne County, West Virginia. It was in force for 47 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Mar 18, 2021, 3:43 PM EDT (19:43 UTC)
Expired
Mar 18, 2021, 4:30 PM EDT
In force
47 min
Issued by
NWS Charleston, WV
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Lincoln County, WV, Wayne County, WV

The radar

The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 35 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:43 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

Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 207 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, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 12:00Z on 2021-03-18Temperature 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, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 12:00Z on 2021-03-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 100 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
531 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
37 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
100 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
8 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

676 
WUUS51 KRLX 181943
SVRRLX
WVC043-099-182030-
/O.NEW.KRLX.SV.W.0005.210318T1943Z-210318T2030Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
343 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Western Lincoln County in central West Virginia...
  Southeastern Wayne County in western West Virginia...

* Until 430 PM EDT.

* At 343 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Kiahsville,
  or 13 miles southeast of Wayne, moving northeast at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage 
           to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Hamlin, Ranger, Spurlockville, Gill, Kiahsville, Harts, Palermo,
  Sweetland, Mud, Branchland and Myra.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Please report severe weather to the National Weather Service by
calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

You may also report severe weather by posting your report to the
Charleston West Virginia National Weather Service Facebook Page, or
by using the Twitter Hashtag, NWSRLX.

&&

LAT...LON 3832 8205 3829 8205 3828 8203 3810 8195
      3808 8197 3805 8197 3805 8196 3804 8195
      3797 8235 3811 8244
TIME...MOT...LOC 1943Z 244DEG 24KT 3805 8232 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

JP
2 follow-up statements
592 
WWUS51 KRLX 182003
SVSRLX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
403 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

WVC099-182013-
/O.CAN.KRLX.SV.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210318T2030Z/
Wayne WV-
403 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN WAYNE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 3817 8228 3826 8202 3810 8195 3808 8197
      3805 8197 3804 8195 3801 8221 3802 8222
      3805 8219 3805 8221 3807 8221 3807 8223
      3810 8224 3811 8227 3813 8226 3814 8229
TIME...MOT...LOC 2003Z 270DEG 24KT 3809 8216 

$$

WVC043-182030-
/O.CON.KRLX.SV.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210318T2030Z/
Lincoln WV-
403 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM EDT
FOR CENTRAL LINCOLN COUNTY...

At 403 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Gill, or 13
miles south of Hamlin, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Ranger, Spurlockville, Gill, Harts, Palermo, Mud and Myra. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3817 8228 3826 8202 3810 8195 3808 8197
      3805 8197 3804 8195 3801 8221 3802 8222
      3805 8219 3805 8221 3807 8221 3807 8223
      3810 8224 3811 8227 3813 8226 3814 8229
TIME...MOT...LOC 2003Z 270DEG 24KT 3809 8216 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

JP
355 
WWUS51 KRLX 182024
SVSRLX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
424 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

WVC043-182033-
/O.EXP.KRLX.SV.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210318T2030Z/
Lincoln WV-
424 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR CENTRAL LINCOLN COUNTY WILL
EXPIRE AT 430 PM EDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will
be allowed to expire.

LAT...LON 3817 8228 3826 8202 3810 8195 3808 8197
      3805 8197 3804 8195 3801 8221 3802 8222
      3805 8219 3805 8221 3807 8221 3807 8223
      3810 8224 3811 8227 3813 8226 3814 8229
TIME...MOT...LOC 2023Z 244DEG 24KT 3814 8202 

$$

JP

The office that day

Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 18, 12:34 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXCabell, Wayne41 min
Mar 18, 1:24 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXJackson, Putnam36 min
Mar 18, 1:58 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXPutnam32 min
Mar 18, 2:00 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXWayne30 min
Mar 18, 2:29 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXRoane31 min
Mar 18, 2:30 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXCabell45 min
Mar 18, 2:48 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXBoone, Kanawha27 min
Mar 18, 2:54 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXLogan, Mingo36 min
Mar 18, 2:56 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXWayne34 min
Mar 18, 3:05 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXRoane25 min
Mar 18, 3:06 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXJackson, Mason39 min
Mar 18, 3:11 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXCabell, Lincoln, Wayne34 min
Mar 18, 3:32 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXLogan43 min
Mar 18, 3:59 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXMingo46 min
Mar 18, 4:13 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXMingo47 min
Mar 18, 4:23 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXLincoln37 min
Mar 18, 4:32 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXJackson, Wirt28 min
Mar 18, 4:36 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXDoddridge, Ritchie, Tyler24 min
Mar 18, 4:44 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXLogan, Mingo46 min
Mar 18, 4:58 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXMason47 min
Mar 18, 5:23 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXLogan52 min
Mar 18, 5:33 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXJackson, Mason, Putnam42 min
Mar 18, 5:43 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXJackson, Mason47 min
Mar 18, 5:54 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXCabell36 min
Mar 18, 5:56 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXRaleigh, Wyoming34 min
Mar 18, 6:09 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXCabell, Kanawha, Lincoln, Mason, Putnam, Wayne36 min
Mar 18, 6:15 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXJackson, Kanawha, Mason, Putnam, Roane30 min
Mar 18, 6:23 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRLXWyoming112 min
Mar 18, 6:30 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXRaleigh, Wyoming45 min
Mar 18, 6:43 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXCabell, Kanawha, Lincoln, Putnam29 min
Mar 18, 7:14 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXRaleigh31 min
Mar 18, 7:22 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXLincoln, Wayne23 min
Mar 18, 7:36 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXKanawha39 min
Mar 18, 7:54 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXLincoln, Wayne36 min
Mar 18, 7:54 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXBraxton36 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.