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Winter Storm Warning 4, NWS Charleston, WV
NWS Charleston, WV issued this winter storm warning at Feb 9, 2021, 12:38 AM EST for 5 counties in Ohio. It was in force for 6 hr. 22 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 9, 2021, 12:38 AM EST (05:38 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 9, 2021, 7:00 AM EST
- In force
- 6 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, WV
Counties Athens County, OH, Morgan County, OH, Perry County, OH, Vinton County, OH, Washington County, OH
The radar
The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 132 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 1:15 AM EST | SNOW 3 | 1 W Nelsonville, OH | REPORTED VIA ONLINE FORM. |
| Feb 9, 4:05 AM EST | SNOW 7 | Moxahala, OH | SNOW REPORT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Feb 9, 4:05 AM EST | SNOW 8 | Malta, OH | REPORT FORM MALTA. THEY NOTED THEY LIVE ON A HIGHER ELEVATION HILL. |
| Feb 9, 4:06 AM EST | SNOW 4 | Mcconnelsville, OH | UPDATES PREVIOUS SNOW REPORT FROM LOWER ELEVATION OF MCCONNELSVILLE. SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT. |
| Feb 9, 4:11 AM EST | SNOW 6.4 | New Lexington, OH | PICTURE OF MEASUREMENT SUBMITTED FROM PERRY COUNTY DISPATCH. |
| Feb 9, 4:13 AM EST | SNOW 8 | Hemlock, OH | SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT. |
| Feb 9, 4:14 AM EST | SNOW 7.1 | Junction City, OH | PICTURE OF MEASUREMENT ON SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Feb 9, 4:22 AM EST | SNOW 4 | Lowell, OH | SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT. |
| Feb 9, 4:25 AM EST | SNOW 8.6 | New Straitsville, OH | SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT. PICTURES OF MEASUREMENT FROM NEW STRAITSVILLE. ROAD CONDITIONS REPORTED TO BE HORRIBLE. |
| Feb 9, 4:30 AM EST | SNOW 4 | Waterford, OH | SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT. |
| Feb 9, 5:04 AM EST | SNOW 7.8 | 3 Ese New Lexington, OH | PICTURE OF SNOW MEASUREMENT NEAR ROUTE 37 EAST, VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Feb 9, 5:36 AM EST | SNOW 5.3 | Waterford, OH | UPDATES PREVIOUS SNOW REPORT FROM WATERFORD. NOW UP TO MORE THAN 5 INCHES. PICTURE OF MEASUREMENT PROVIDED. SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT. |
| Feb 9, 5:41 AM EST | SNOW 5.5 | Jacksonville, OH | SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT WITH PICTURE OF MEASUREMENT. |
| Feb 9, 6:08 AM EST | SNOW 6.5 | Waterford, OH | UPDATES PREVIOUS SNOW REPORT FROM WATERFORD. NOW UP TO MORE THAN 6 INCHES. SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT. |
| Feb 9, 6:51 AM EST | SNOW 3 | 3 Wnw Mcarthur, OH | |
| Feb 9, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 0.9 | 4 Nw Albany, OH | COCORAHS STATION OH-AT-6 ALBANY 4.1 NW. |
| Feb 9, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 1.5 | 2 Sse Athens, OH | 24-HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Feb 9, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 1.9 | 1 N Athens, OH | 24-HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Feb 9, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 5.2 | 4 Sw Glouster, OH | 24-HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Feb 9, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 7.8 | 2 Nw New Lexington, OH | 24-HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Feb 9, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 8.2 | 6 Ne Glouster, OH | 24-HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Feb 9, 7:01 AM EST | SNOW 1 | Belpre, OH |
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 00:00Z, 5.6 hours before the alert went out and 153 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
- 1272 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 84 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 257 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 475 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
959 WWUS41 KRLX 090538 WSWRLX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 1238 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021 OHZ066-067-075-076-084-091345- /O.UPG.KRLX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210209T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KRLX.WS.W.0004.210209T0538Z-210209T1200Z/ Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Vinton- Including the cities of New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, McArthur, and Hamden 1238 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Perry, Morgan, Athens, Washington and Vinton Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning 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. && $$ OHZ083-091200- /O.EXT.KRLX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210209T1200Z/ Jackson OH- Including the cities of Jackson, Wellston, and Oak Hill 1238 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages. && $$ KYZ101>103-105-OHZ087-091345- /O.CON.KRLX.WS.A.0003.210210T0600Z-210211T1800Z/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Lawrence OH- 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, Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, and South Point 1238 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of up to one a quarter of an inch possible. * WHERE...In Ohio, Lawrence OH County. In Kentucky, Greenup, Carter, Boyd and Lawrence KY Counties. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Thursday afternoon. * 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. && $$ HART
2 follow-up statements
658 WWUS41 KRLX 090839 WSWRLX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 339 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021 OHZ066-067-075-076-084-091200- /O.CON.KRLX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210209T1200Z/ Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Vinton- Including the cities of New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, McArthur, and Hamden 339 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Perry, Morgan, Athens, Washington and Vinton Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages. && $$ OHZ083-091200- /O.CON.KRLX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210209T1200Z/ Jackson OH- Including the cities of Jackson, Wellston, and Oak Hill 339 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning 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. && $$ WVZ034-039-040-515>526-091200- /O.EXB.KRLX.WS.A.0003.210210T1200Z-210212T1200Z/ Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh- Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas- Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster- Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph- Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, and Harman 339 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of over 6 inches and ice accumulations of over one tenth of an inch possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast, northern, southeast and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage will be possible if ice occurs. Travel could be difficult to nearly impossible in portions of the watch area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ OHZ086-WVZ005>008-011-013>020-024>032-091200- /O.EXB.KRLX.WS.A.0003.210210T1200Z-210212T1200Z/ Gallia-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha- Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay- Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor- Including the cities of Gallipolis, 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, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, and Grafton 339 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of over 4 inches and ice accumulations of over one tenth of an inch possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and central, northern, southern and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage will be possible if ice occurs. Travel could be difficult to nearly impossible in portions of the watch area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ KYZ101>103-105-091200- /O.EXT.KRLX.WS.A.0003.210210T0600Z-210212T1200Z/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY- Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson, Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, and Yatesville Lake State Park 339 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of over 3 inches and ice accumulations of around quarter of an inch possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky. * WHEN...From late tonight through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage will be possible if ice occurs. Travel could be difficult to nearly impossible in portions of the watch area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ OHZ087-091200- /O.EXT.KRLX.WS.A.0003.210210T1200Z-210212T1200Z/ Lawrence OH- Including the cities of Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, and South Point 339 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations over 3 inches and ice accumulations of around a quarter of an inch possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage will be possible if ice occurs. Travel could be difficult to nearly impossible in portions of the watch area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ HART
872 WWUS41 KRLX 091153 WSWRLX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 653 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021 OHZ066-067-075-076-084-091300- /O.EXP.KRLX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210209T1200Z/ Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Vinton- Including the cities of New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, McArthur, and Hamden 653 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... Snowfall has decreased in intensity, or ended across the warned area this morning. Therefore, the winter storm warning will be allowed to expire. $$ OHZ083-091300- /O.EXP.KRLX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210209T1200Z/ Jackson OH- Including the cities of Jackson, Wellston, and Oak Hill 653 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... Snowfall has decreased in intensity, or ended across the advisory area this morning. Therefore, the winter weather advisory will be allowed to expire. $$ KYZ101>103-105-092000- /O.CON.KRLX.WS.A.0003.210210T0600Z-210212T1200Z/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY- Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson, Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, and Yatesville Lake State Park 653 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of over 3 inches and ice accumulations of around quarter of an inch possible. * WHERE...Greenup, Boyd, Carter and Lawrence KY Counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ WVZ034-039-040-515>526-092000- /O.CON.KRLX.WS.A.0003.210210T1200Z-210212T1200Z/ Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh- Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas- Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster- Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph- Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, and Harman 653 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of over 6 inches and ice accumulations of over one tenth of an inch possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast, northern, southeast and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ OHZ086-087-WVZ005>008-011-013>020-024>032-092000- /O.CON.KRLX.WS.A.0003.210210T1200Z-210212T1200Z/ Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Tyler-Lincoln- Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan- Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor- Including the cities of Gallipolis, Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, South Point, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, and Grafton 653 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of over 4 inches and ice accumulations of over one tenth of an inch possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and central, northern, southern and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 11:55 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Morgan, Washington | 20 min |
| Feb 9, 12:30 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Athens, Morgan, Vinton, Washington | 90 min |
| Feb 9, 3:01 PM EST | Winter Storm Warning | RLX | Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs | 60 hr |
| Feb 9, 3:01 PM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | RLX | Athens, Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Vinton and 1 more | 67 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.