Alert archive / West Virginia / Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in 2021
Severe Thunderstorm Warning 8, NWS Charleston, WV
NWS Charleston, WV issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Mar 18, 2021, 4:58 PM EDT for Mason County, West Virginia; Gallia County, Ohio. It was in force for 47 min. 8 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 18, 2021, 4:58 PM EDT (20:58 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 18, 2021, 5:45 PM EDT
- In force
- 47 min
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, WV
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.0 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Gallia County, OH, Mason County, WV
The radar
The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 67 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:58 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 5:04 PM EDT | HAIL 1.5 | 9 Wsw Gallipolis, OH | MEASURED, PICTURE PROVIDED. REPORTED UP TO ONE HALF INCH HAIL 10 MINUTES EARLIER. HAIL STOPPED AND STARTED AGAIN. |
| Mar 18, 5:10 PM EDT | HAIL 0.7 | Gallipolis, OH | PEA TO MAYBE DIME SIZE HAIL JUST OUTSIDE OF GALLIPOLIS. OBSERVER TIME CORROBORATED WITH RADAR. |
| Mar 18, 5:24 PM EDT | HAIL 0.5 | 1 Sw Gallipolis, OH | REPORT FROM MPING: HALF-INCH (0.50 IN.). |
| Mar 18, 5:25 PM EDT | HAIL 0.5 | 2 Sw Gallipolis, OH | REPORT FROM MPING: HALF-INCH (0.50 IN.). |
| Mar 18, 5:29 PM EDT | HAIL 0.5 | 1 Sw Gallipolis, OH | |
| Mar 18, 5:30 PM EDT | HAIL 0.5 | 2 Sw Gallipolis, OH | REPORT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA OF SOME PEA SIZED UP TO HALF INCH HAIL. |
| Mar 18, 5:38 PM EDT | HAIL 1.25 | 1 Sw Gallipolis, OH | REPORT FROM MPING: HALF DOLLAR (1.25 IN.). |
| Mar 18, 5:40 PM EDT | HAIL 1.25 | Gallipolis, OH | PICTURE FROM SOCIAL MEDIA OF 1.25 INCH HAIL. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 152 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
- 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
The text
As transmitted.
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WUUS51 KRLX 182058
SVRRLX
OHC053-WVC053-182145-
/O.NEW.KRLX.SV.W.0008.210318T2058Z-210318T2145Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
458 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021
The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Gallia County in southeastern Ohio...
Northwestern Mason County in western West Virginia...
* Until 545 PM EDT.
* At 457 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles southwest
of Gallipolis, moving northeast at 20 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...
Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, Henderson, Leon and Gallopolis Ferry.
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 3875 8243 3896 8207 3875 8191 3863 8234
3866 8236 3867 8235 3868 8237
TIME...MOT...LOC 2057Z 242DEG 19KT 3871 8229
HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
JP2 follow-up statements
938
WWUS51 KRLX 182108
SVSRLX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
508 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021
OHC053-WVC053-182145-
/O.CON.KRLX.SV.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210318T2145Z/
Gallia OH-Mason WV-
508 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN GALLIA AND NORTHWESTERN MASON COUNTIES...
At 507 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Gallipolis,
moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, Henderson, Leon and Gallopolis Ferry.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3876 8239 3896 8207 3875 8191 3864 8232
3866 8236 3867 8235 3868 8237
TIME...MOT...LOC 2107Z 242DEG 19KT 3874 8223
HAIL...1.50IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
JP559
WWUS51 KRLX 182145
SVSRLX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
545 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021
OHC053-WVC053-182155-
/O.EXP.KRLX.SV.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210318T2145Z/
Gallia OH-Mason WV-
545 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN GALLIA AND
NORTHWESTERN MASON COUNTIES HAS EXPIRED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been allowed to expire.
LAT...LON 3876 8239 3896 8207 3875 8191 3864 8232
3866 8236 3867 8235 3868 8237
TIME...MOT...LOC 2145Z 242DEG 19KT 3883 8201
$$
JPThe office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 12:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Cabell, Wayne | 41 min |
| Mar 18, 1:24 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Jackson, Putnam | 36 min |
| Mar 18, 1:58 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Putnam | 32 min |
| Mar 18, 2:00 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Wayne | 30 min |
| Mar 18, 2:29 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Roane | 31 min |
| Mar 18, 2:30 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Cabell | 45 min |
| Mar 18, 2:48 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Boone, Kanawha | 27 min |
| Mar 18, 2:54 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Logan, Mingo | 36 min |
| Mar 18, 2:56 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Wayne | 34 min |
| Mar 18, 3:05 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Roane | 25 min |
| Mar 18, 3:06 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Jackson, Mason | 39 min |
| Mar 18, 3:11 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Cabell, Lincoln, Wayne | 34 min |
| Mar 18, 3:32 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Logan | 43 min |
| Mar 18, 3:43 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Lincoln, Wayne | 47 min |
| Mar 18, 3:59 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Mingo | 46 min |
| Mar 18, 4:13 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Mingo | 47 min |
| Mar 18, 4:23 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Lincoln | 37 min |
| Mar 18, 4:32 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Jackson, Wirt | 28 min |
| Mar 18, 4:36 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Doddridge, Ritchie, Tyler | 24 min |
| Mar 18, 4:44 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Logan, Mingo | 46 min |
| Mar 18, 5:23 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Logan | 52 min |
| Mar 18, 5:33 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Jackson, Mason, Putnam | 42 min |
| Mar 18, 5:43 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Jackson, Mason | 47 min |
| Mar 18, 5:54 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Cabell | 36 min |
| Mar 18, 5:56 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Raleigh, Wyoming | 34 min |
| Mar 18, 6:09 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Cabell, Kanawha, Lincoln, Mason, Putnam, Wayne | 36 min |
| Mar 18, 6:15 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Jackson, Kanawha, Mason, Putnam, Roane | 30 min |
| Mar 18, 6:23 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Wyoming | 112 min |
| Mar 18, 6:30 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Raleigh, Wyoming | 45 min |
| Mar 18, 6:43 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Cabell, Kanawha, Lincoln, Putnam | 29 min |
| Mar 18, 7:14 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Raleigh | 31 min |
| Mar 18, 7:22 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Lincoln, Wayne | 23 min |
| Mar 18, 7:36 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Kanawha | 39 min |
| Mar 18, 7:54 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Lincoln, Wayne | 36 min |
| Mar 18, 7:54 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Braxton | 36 min |
| Mar 18, 2:18 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Gallia, Meigs | 42 min |
| Mar 18, 3:27 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Athens, Meigs | 33 min |
| Mar 18, 4:16 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Lawrence | 44 min |
| Mar 18, 5:53 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Gallia | 112 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.