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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Charleston, WV

March 25, 20214 states

NWS Charleston, WV issued this wind advisory at Mar 25, 2021, 3:51 AM EDT for 4 states. It took effect at Mar 26, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 25, 2021, 3:51 AM EDT (07:51 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 26, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 26, 2021, 2:08 PM EDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, WV
All 45 counties

Boyd County, KY, Carter County, KY, Greenup County, KY, Lawrence County, KY, Gallia County, OH, Jackson County, OH, Lawrence County, OH, Meigs County, OH, Vinton County, OH, Buchanan County, VA, Dickenson County, VA, Barbour County, WV, Boone County, WV, Braxton County, WV, Cabell County, WV, Calhoun County, WV, Clay County, WV, Doddridge County, WV, Fayette County, WV, Gilmer County, WV, Harrison County, WV, Jackson County, WV, Kanawha County, WV, Lewis County, WV, Lincoln County, WV, Logan County, WV, Mason County, WV, McDowell County, WV, Mingo County, WV, Nicholas County, WV, Pleasants County, WV, Pocahontas County, WV, Putnam County, WV, Raleigh County, WV, Randolph County, WV, Ritchie County, WV, Roane County, WV, Taylor County, WV, Tyler County, WV, Upshur County, WV, Wayne County, WV, Webster County, WV, Wirt County, WV, Wood County, WV, Wyoming County, WV

The radar

The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 33 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:51 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 00:00Z, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 222 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 00:00Z on 2021-03-25Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-03-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 112 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
1906 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
70 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
112 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
213 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.1

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

353 
WWUS71 KRLX 250751
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
351 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ083>087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>008-013>018-024>029-
033-034-515>522-251600-
/O.NEW.KRLX.WI.Y.0003.210326T0600Z-210326T1900Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-
Lawrence OH-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-
Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-
Braxton-Gilmer-McDowell-Wyoming-Northwest Raleigh-
Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette-
Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-
Southeast 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, 
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, Harts, Alum Creek,
Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, 
Saint Albans, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville, Williamson, Logan,
Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, 
Glenville, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Bradley,
Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, Fayetteville, Montgomery, 
Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, 
Holly River State, Webster Springs, and Cowen
351 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 3 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, 
  northeast Kentucky and central, northeast, northern, 
  southeast, southern and western West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 3 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

OHZ066-067-075-076-WVZ009>011-019-020-030>032-039-040-523>526-
251600-
/O.NEW.KRLX.HW.A.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1900Z/
Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Ritchie-
Doddridge-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-Upshur-Barbour-
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-
Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, 
McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Parkersburg,
Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, 
Middlebourne, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, Weston, 
Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington,
Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, and Harman
351 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and central, northeast and 
  northern West Virginia.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday afternoon.

* 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
434 
WWUS71 KRLX 251624
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1224 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

OHZ066-067-075-076-260300-
/O.UPG.KRLX.HW.A.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KRLX.HW.W.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1900Z/
Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-
Including the cities of New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, 
McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, and Belpre
1224 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 3 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Perry, Morgan, Athens and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 3 PM EDT Friday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

WVZ523-526-260300-
/O.UPG.KRLX.HW.A.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KRLX.HW.W.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1900Z/
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe and Harman
1224 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 3 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 3 PM EDT Friday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

WVZ009>011-019-020-030>032-039-040-524-525-260300-
/O.UPG.KRLX.HW.A.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1900Z/
/O.EXA.KRLX.WI.Y.0003.210326T0600Z-210326T1900Z/
Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Ritchie-Doddridge-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-
Upshur-Barbour-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-
Including the cities of Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, 
Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, Harrisville, Pennsboro, 
West Union, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Buckhannon, 
Philippi, Belington, Marlinton, and Elkins
1224 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 3 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northeast and northern West 
  Virginia.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 3 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ083>087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>008-013>018-024>029-
033-034-515>522-260300-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0003.210326T0600Z-210326T1900Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-
Lawrence OH-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-
Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-
Braxton-Gilmer-McDowell-Wyoming-Northwest Raleigh-
Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette-
Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-
Southeast 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, 
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, Harts, Alum Creek,
Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, 
Saint Albans, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville, Williamson, Logan,
Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, 
Glenville, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Bradley,
Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, Fayetteville, Montgomery, 
Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, 
Holly River State, Webster Springs, and Cowen
1224 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 3 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, 
  northeast Kentucky and central, northeast, northern, 
  southeast, southern and western West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 3 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
693 
WWUS71 KRLX 260231
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1031 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

OHZ066-067-075-076-261100-
/O.CON.KRLX.HW.W.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1900Z/
Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-
Including the cities of New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, 
McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, and Belpre
1031 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 3 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Perry, Morgan, Athens and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 3 PM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

WVZ523-526-261100-
/O.CON.KRLX.HW.W.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1900Z/
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe and Harman
1031 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 3 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 3 PM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ083>087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>011-013>020-024>034-
039-040-515>522-524-525-261100-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0003.210326T0600Z-210326T1900Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-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-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest 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, 
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, Marlinton, and Elkins
1031 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 3 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northeast and northern West 
  Virginia.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 3 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
453 
WWUS71 KRLX 261025
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
625 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

OHZ066-067-075-076-261830-
/O.CON.KRLX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210326T1900Z/
Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-
Including the cities of New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, 
McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, and Belpre
625 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Perry, Washington, Athens and Morgan Counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EDT this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

WVZ523-526-261830-
/O.CON.KRLX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210326T1900Z/
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe and Harman
625 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Southeast Randolph and Northwest Pocahontas Counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EDT this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ083>087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>011-013>020-024>034-
039-040-515>522-524-525-261830-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210326T1900Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-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-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest 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, 
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, Marlinton, and Elkins
625 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, 
  northeast Kentucky and central, northeast, northern, 
  southeast, southern and western West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
850 
WWUS71 KRLX 261310
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
910 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

OHZ066-067-075-076-261415-
/O.CAN.KRLX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210326T1900Z/
Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-
Including the cities of New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, 
McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, and Belpre
910 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds are diminishing this morning. Winds of 15 to 25 mph with 
gusts to 35 mph remain possible through the next hour or two and 
will continue to weaken through the early afternoon hours.

$$

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ083>087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>009-013>017-024>026-
033-034-515>518-261415-
/O.CAN.KRLX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210326T1900Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-
Lawrence OH-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-
Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Mingo-Logan-Boone-McDowell-
Wyoming-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-
Southeast Fayette-
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, 
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, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, 
Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Spencer, Elizabeth, 
Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Welch, Gary, War, 
Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley,
Fayetteville, Montgomery, and Meadow Bridge
910 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds are diminishing this morning. Winds of 15 to 25 mph with 
gusts to 35 mph remain possible through the next hour or two and 
will continue to weaken through the early afternoon hours.


$$

WVZ523-526-261900-
/O.CON.KRLX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210326T1900Z/
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe and Harman
910 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Southeast Randolph and Northwest Pocahontas Counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EDT this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

WVZ010-011-018>020-027>032-039-040-519>522-524-525-261900-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210326T1900Z/
Pleasants-Tyler-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-
Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Nicholas-
Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-
Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-
Including the cities of St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, 
Sistersville, Middlebourne, Grantsville, Harrisville, Pennsboro, 
West Union, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, 
Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Buckhannon, Philippi, 
Belington, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, 
Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Marlinton, and Elkins
910 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central, northeast, northern and southeast 
  West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
431 
WWUS71 KRLX 261808
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
208 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

WVZ523-526-261915-
/O.CAN.KRLX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210326T1900Z/
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe and Harman
208 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds will continue to taper off through late this evening. A few
gusts of up to 40 mph remain possible over the next couple hours.

$$

WVZ010-011-018>020-027>032-039-040-519>522-524-525-261915-
/O.CAN.KRLX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210326T1900Z/
Pleasants-Tyler-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-
Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Nicholas-
Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-
Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-
Including the cities of St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, 
Sistersville, Middlebourne, Grantsville, Harrisville, Pennsboro, 
West Union, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, 
Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Buckhannon, Philippi, 
Belington, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, 
Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Marlinton, and Elkins
208 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have decreased to below advisory criteria, and will continue
to taper off through the remainder of the afternoon. A few gusts
of up to 35 mph remain possible over the next couple hours.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 25, 3:51 AM EDTHigh Wind WatchRLXBarbour, Doddridge, Harrison, Lewis, Pleasants, Pocahontas and 6 more9 hr
Mar 25, 12:24 PM EDTHigh Wind WarningRLXPocahontas, Randolph26 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.