Alert archive / West Virginia / Winter Storm Watches in 2021
Winter Storm Watch 2, NWS Charleston, WV
NWS Charleston, WV issued this winter storm watch at Feb 5, 2021, 2:04 PM EST for 8 counties in West Virginia. It took effect at Feb 6, 2021, 10:00 PM EST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 5, 2021, 2:04 PM EST (19:04 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 6, 2021, 10:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Feb 6, 2021, 3:32 AM EST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, WV
Counties Fayette County, WV, McDowell County, WV, Nicholas County, WV, Pocahontas County, WV, Raleigh County, WV, Randolph County, WV, Webster County, WV, Wyoming County, WV
The radar
The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:02 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 12:00Z, 7.1 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
- 781 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 95 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -18 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 135 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
996 WWUS41 KRLX 051904 WSWRLX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 204 PM EST Fri Feb 5 2021 WVZ033-034-515>526-060315- /O.NEW.KRLX.WS.A.0002.210207T0300Z-210207T1800Z/ McDowell-Wyoming-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 Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, 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 204 PM EST Fri Feb 5 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast, southeast and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant snow...sleet...or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ ROCHE
2 follow-up statements
169 WWUS41 KRLX 060155 WSWRLX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 855 PM EST Fri Feb 5 2021 WVZ033-034-515>526-061000- /O.CON.KRLX.WS.A.0002.210207T0300Z-210207T1800Z/ McDowell-Wyoming-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh- Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas- Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster- Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph- Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, and Harman 855 PM EST Fri Feb 5 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast, southeast and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant snow...sleet...or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$
557 WWUS41 KRLX 060832 WSWRLX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 332 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021 WVZ525-060945- /O.CAN.KRLX.WS.A.0002.210207T0300Z-210207T1800Z/ Northwest Randolph- Including the city of Elkins 332 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED... Although some snow is expected Saturday night, the greatest and most impactful accumulations are expected to remain so the south and east of northwest Randolph County. Thus, the Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. $$ WVZ524-061700- /O.UPG.KRLX.WS.A.0002.210207T0300Z-210207T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KRLX.WS.W.0003.210207T0500Z-210207T1700Z/ Southeast Pocahontas- Including the city of Marlinton 332 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Southeast Pocahontas County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow may occur at times which will greatly reduce visibility and allow for quick snow accumulation. In addition, this is a complex weather situation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages. && $$ WVZ033-034-061700- /O.UPG.KRLX.WS.A.0002.210207T0300Z-210207T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KRLX.WW.Y.0011.210207T0200Z-210207T1500Z/ McDowell-Wyoming- Including the cities of Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, and Pineville 332 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...McDowell and Wyoming Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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. && $$ WVZ515>523-526-061700- /O.UPG.KRLX.WS.A.0002.210207T0300Z-210207T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KRLX.WW.Y.0011.210207T0500Z-210207T1700Z/ Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette- Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas- Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas- Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, and Harman 332 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages. && $$ VAZ003-004-061700- /O.NEW.KRLX.WW.Y.0011.210207T0200Z-210207T1500Z/ Dickenson-Buchanan- Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, and Vansant 332 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Dickenson and Buchanan Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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. && $$ KYZ101>103-105-WVZ005-013-015-024>026-061700- /O.NEW.KRLX.WW.Y.0011.210207T0500Z-210207T1400Z/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Wayne-Lincoln-Kanawha-Mingo-Logan- Boone- Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson, Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, Yatesville Lake State Park, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, and Madison 332 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky and southern and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages. && $$ WVZ027-061700- /O.NEW.KRLX.WW.Y.0011.210207T0500Z-210207T1700Z/ Clay- Including the city of Clay 332 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. * WHERE...Clay County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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. && $$ HART
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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.