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Wind Chill Advisory 2, NWS Charleston, WV

February 16, 2021Pocahontas County, Randolph County, West Virginia

NWS Charleston, WV issued this wind chill advisory at Feb 16, 2021, 3:02 PM EST for Pocahontas County, Randolph County, West Virginia. It took effect at Feb 16, 2021, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 10 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 16, 2021, 3:02 PM EST (20:02 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 16, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 17, 2021, 4:53 AM EST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, WV

Counties Pocahontas County, WV, Randolph County, WV

The radar

The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 157 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:02 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

Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 12:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 155 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, Roanoke, VA at 12:00Z on 2021-02-16Temperature 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, Roanoke, VA at 12:00Z on 2021-02-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -52 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
567 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
113 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-52 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
114 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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938 
WWUS41 KRLX 162002
WSWRLX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
302 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

WVZ523-526-170300-
/O.NEW.KRLX.WC.Y.0002.210217T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
/O.CON.KRLX.WS.A.0005.210218T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe and Harman
302 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills
  expected. Wind chills as low as 15 below zero. For the Winter
  Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of
  more than 7 inches possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 
  7 AM EST Wednesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday 
  evening through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The cold
  wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not
  taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

WVZ005>011-013>020-024>034-039-040-515>518-170300-
/O.CON.KRLX.WS.A.0005.210218T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
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-
Including the cities of 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, 
Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, and Meadow Bridge
302 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow 
  accumulations of over 4 inches and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze possible.

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest chances of ice accumulation
  are expected to be across southeast West Virginia.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

WVZ519>522-524-525-170300-
/O.CON.KRLX.WS.A.0005.210218T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-
Southeast Webster-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-
Including the cities of Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, 
Richwood, Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Marlinton, 
and Elkins
302 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow 
  accumulations of over 6 inches and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast West Virginia.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Two rounds of wintry precipitation are 
  expected. The first is forecast to occur Wednesday night into 
  Thursday morning. The second is forecast to occur Thursday 
  night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

KYZ101>103-105-170300-
/O.CON.KRLX.WS.A.0005.210218T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson, 
Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, 
Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, and Yatesville Lake State Park
302 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of over 4 
  inches possible.

* WHERE...Greenup, Carter, Boyd and Lawrence KY Counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

VAZ003-004-170300-
/O.CON.KRLX.WS.A.0005.210218T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
Dickenson-Buchanan-
Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, and Vansant
302 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow 
  accumulations of over 4 inches and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze possible.

* WHERE...Dickenson and Buchanan Counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-170300-
/O.CON.KRLX.WS.A.0005.210218T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-
Lawrence OH-
Including the cities of New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, 
McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, 
Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, Hamden, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, 
Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, and South Point
302 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of over 4 
  inches possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Two rounds of wintry precipitation are 
  expected. The first is forecast to occur Wednesday night into 
  Thursday morning. The second is forecast to occur Thursday 
  night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

HART
3 follow-up statements
399 
WWUS41 KRLX 170257
WSWRLX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
957 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

WVZ523-526-171100-
/O.CON.KRLX.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
/O.CON.KRLX.WS.A.0005.210218T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe and Harman
957 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. 
  Wind chills as low as 15 below zero. For the Winter Storm 
  Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 
  inches possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 7 AM EST Wednesday. 
  For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday evening through 
  Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The 
  cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions 
  are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

WVZ005>011-013>020-024>034-039-040-515>518-171100-
/O.CON.KRLX.WS.A.0005.210218T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
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-
Including the cities of 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, 
Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, and Meadow Bridge
957 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow
  accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light
  glaze possible.

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest chances of ice accumulation
  are expected to be across southeast West Virginia.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

WVZ519>522-524-525-171100-
/O.CON.KRLX.WS.A.0005.210218T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-
Southeast Webster-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-
Including the cities of Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, 
Richwood, Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Marlinton, 
and Elkins
957 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow
  accumulations of 4 to 8 inches and ice accumulations of a light
  glaze possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast West Virginia.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Two rounds of wintry precipitation are
  expected. The first is forecast to occur Wednesday night into
  Thursday morning. The second is forecast to occur Thursday
  night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

KYZ101>103-105-171100-
/O.CON.KRLX.WS.A.0005.210218T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson, 
Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, 
Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, and Yatesville Lake State Park
957 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches possible.

* WHERE...Greenup, Boyd, Carter and Lawrence KY Counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

VAZ003-004-171100-
/O.CON.KRLX.WS.A.0005.210218T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
Dickenson-Buchanan-
Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, and Vansant
957 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow
  accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light
  glaze possible.

* WHERE...Buchanan and Dickenson Counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the 
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-171100-
/O.CON.KRLX.WS.A.0005.210218T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-
Lawrence OH-
Including the cities of New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, 
McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, 
Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, Hamden, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, 
Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, and South Point
957 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Two rounds of wintry precipitation are
  expected. The first is forecast to occur Wednesday night into
  Thursday morning. The second is forecast to occur Thursday
  night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$
486 
WWUS41 KRLX 170918
WSWRLX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
418 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

WVZ523-526-171730-
/O.UPG.KRLX.WS.A.0005.210218T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KRLX.WS.W.0007.210218T0000Z-210219T1500Z/
/O.CON.KRLX.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe and Harman
418 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation
  expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches and ice 
  accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. For the Wind Chill
  Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 10 below
  zero.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 
  10 AM EST Friday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 7 AM EST 
  this morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Additional information can be found at
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

WVZ516-518-520-522-524-171730-
/O.UPG.KRLX.WS.A.0005.210218T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KRLX.WS.W.0007.210218T0000Z-210219T1500Z/
Southeast Raleigh-Southeast Fayette-Southeast Nicholas-
Southeast Webster-Southeast Pocahontas-
Including the cities of Beckley, Meadow Bridge, Richwood, 
and Marlinton
418 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 6 to 10 inches and ice accumulations of around
  one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Fayette, Southeast 
  Nicholas, Southeast Webster and Southeast Pocahontas Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Additional information can be found at
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

WVZ028-030>032-039-040-515-517-519-521-525-171730-
/O.UPG.KRLX.WS.A.0005.210218T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KRLX.WS.W.0007.210218T0000Z-210219T1500Z/
Braxton-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-
Northwest Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Northwest Webster-
Northwest Randolph-
Including the cities of Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Weston, 
Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington,
Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, 
Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Holly River State, 
Webster Springs, Cowen, and Elkins
418 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 5 to 8 inches and ice accumulations of around 
  one tenth of an inch.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Additional information can be found at
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

VAZ003-004-WVZ033-034-171730-
/O.UPG.KRLX.WS.A.0005.210218T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KRLX.WS.W.0007.210218T0000Z-210219T1000Z/
Dickenson-Buchanan-McDowell-Wyoming-
Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Welch, Gary, 
War, Mullens, Oceana, and Pineville
418 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 2 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of up to 
  one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Dickenson and Buchanan Counties. In West 
  Virginia, McDowell and Wyoming Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 5 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Additional information can be found at
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ086-087-WVZ005>008-011-013>020-024>027-029-
171730-
/O.UPG.KRLX.WS.A.0005.210218T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KRLX.WS.W.0007.210218T0000Z-210219T1000Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-
Mason-Jackson WV-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-
Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Gilmer-
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, 
Gallipolis, Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, South Point, Kenova, Ceredo, 
Wayne, Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley,
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, and Glenville
418 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 
  inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 5 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Additional information can be found at
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

OHZ066-067-075-076-083>085-WVZ009-010-171730-
/O.UPG.KRLX.WS.A.0005.210218T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KRLX.WW.Y.0017.210218T0000Z-210219T1000Z/
Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Wood-
Pleasants-
Including the cities of New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, 
McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, 
Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, Hamden, Pomeroy, Parkersburg, 
Vienna, St. Marys, and Belmont
418 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and northern West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 5 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Additional information can be found at
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$
462 
WWUS41 KRLX 170953
WSWRLX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
453 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

WVZ523-526-171800-
/O.CAN.KRLX.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
/O.CON.KRLX.WS.W.0007.210218T0000Z-210219T1500Z/
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe and Harman
453 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation
  expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches and ice
  accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. 

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Additional information can be found at
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

WVZ516-518-520-522-524-171800-
/O.CON.KRLX.WS.W.0007.210218T0000Z-210219T1500Z/
Southeast Raleigh-Southeast Fayette-Southeast Nicholas-
Southeast Webster-Southeast Pocahontas-
Including the cities of Beckley, Meadow Bridge, Richwood, 
and Marlinton
453 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 6 to 10 inches and ice accumulations of 
  around one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Fayette, Southeast 
  Nicholas, Southeast Webster and Southeast Pocahontas Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Additional information can be found at
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

WVZ028-030>032-039-040-515-517-519-521-525-171800-
/O.CON.KRLX.WS.W.0007.210218T0000Z-210219T1500Z/
Braxton-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-
Northwest Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Northwest Webster-
Northwest Randolph-
Including the cities of Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Weston, 
Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington,
Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, 
Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Holly River State, 
Webster Springs, Cowen, and Elkins
453 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 8 inches and ice accumulations of around 
  one tenth of an inch.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Additional information can be found at
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

VAZ003-004-WVZ033-034-171800-
/O.CON.KRLX.WS.W.0007.210218T0000Z-210219T1000Z/
Dickenson-Buchanan-McDowell-Wyoming-
Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Welch, Gary, 
War, Mullens, Oceana, and Pineville
453 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 5 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of up to 
  one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Dickenson and Buchanan Counties. In West 
  Virginia, McDowell and Wyoming Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 5 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Additional information can be found at
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ086-087-WVZ005>008-011-013>020-024>027-029-
171800-
/O.CON.KRLX.WS.W.0007.210218T0000Z-210219T1000Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-
Mason-Jackson WV-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-
Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Gilmer-
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, 
Gallipolis, Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, South Point, Kenova, Ceredo, 
Wayne, Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley,
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, and Glenville
453 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 5 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 
  inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 5 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Additional information can be found at
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

OHZ066-067-075-076-083>085-WVZ009-010-171800-
/O.CON.KRLX.WW.Y.0017.210218T0000Z-210219T1000Z/
Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Wood-
Pleasants-
Including the cities of New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, 
McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, 
Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, Hamden, Pomeroy, Parkersburg, 
Vienna, St. Marys, and Belmont
453 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 5 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and northern West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 5 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Additional information can be found at
https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and
Twitter pages.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 16, 6:39 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRLXBoone, Calhoun, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan and 5 more111 min
Feb 16, 11:07 AM ESTWinter Storm WatchRLXBarbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay and 28 more17 hr

Nearby

Wind Chill Advisories in West Virginia, 2021Every wind chill advisory in 2021

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.