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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Charleston, WV

February 17, 20224 states

NWS Charleston, WV issued this wind advisory at Feb 17, 2022, 2:42 AM EST for 4 states. It took effect at Feb 17, 2022, 11:00 AM EST. It was in force for 18 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 17, 2022, 2:42 AM EST (07:42 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 17, 2022, 11:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 18, 2022, 5:15 AM EST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, WV
All 48 counties

Boyd County, KY, Carter County, KY, Greenup County, KY, Lawrence County, KY, Athens County, OH, Gallia County, OH, Jackson County, OH, Lawrence County, OH, Meigs County, OH, Morgan County, OH, Vinton County, OH, Washington 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), 38 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:47 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, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 218 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 2022-02-17Temperature 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 2022-02-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 388 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
1783 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
62 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
388 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
561 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

885 
WWUS71 KRLX 170742
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
242 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ067-075-076-083>087-WVZ005>009-013-014-017-
171545-
/O.NEW.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.220217T1900Z-220218T0400Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Morgan-Athens-Washington-
Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-
Jackson WV-Wood-Lincoln-Putnam-Wirt-
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, 
McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, 
Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, Hamden, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, 
Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, South Point, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, 
Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, 
Parkersburg, Vienna, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, 
Hurricane, and Elizabeth
242 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

VAZ003-004-WVZ010-011-015-016-018>020-024>034-039-040-515>519-521-
171545-
/O.NEW.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.220217T1700Z-220218T0600Z/
Dickenson-Buchanan-Pleasants-Tyler-Kanawha-Roane-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-Northwest Webster-
Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, St. Marys, 
Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, Charleston, 
South Charleston, Saint Albans, Spencer, 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, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, 
Birch River, Holly River State, Webster Springs, and Cowen
242 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From noon today to 1 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

WVZ520-522>526-171545-
/O.NEW.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.220217T1600Z-220218T1000Z/
Southeast Nicholas-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-
Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Richwood, Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, 
and Harman
242 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Webster, Northwest 
  Pocahontas, Southeast Pocahontas, Northwest Randolph and 
  Southeast Randolph Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM EST 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
218 
WWUS71 KRLX 171440
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
940 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ067-075-076-083>087-WVZ005>009-013-014-017-
172245-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.220217T1900Z-220218T0400Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Morgan-Athens-Washington-
Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-
Jackson WV-Wood-Lincoln-Putnam-Wirt-
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, 
McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, 
Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, Hamden, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, 
Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, South Point, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, 
Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, 
Parkersburg, Vienna, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, 
Hurricane, and Elizabeth
940 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

VAZ003-004-WVZ010-011-015-016-018>020-024>034-039-040-515>519-521-
172245-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.220217T1700Z-220218T0600Z/
Dickenson-Buchanan-Pleasants-Tyler-Kanawha-Roane-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-Northwest Webster-
Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, St. Marys, 
Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, Charleston, 
South Charleston, Saint Albans, Spencer, 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, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, 
Birch River, Holly River State, Webster Springs, and Cowen
940 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

WVZ520-522>526-172245-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.220217T1600Z-220218T1000Z/
Southeast Nicholas-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-
Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Richwood, Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, 
and Harman
940 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Pocahontas, Northwest Randolph, Southeast 
  Randolph, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Webster and Northwest 
  Pocahontas Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST 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.

&&

$$
267 
WWUS71 KRLX 172156
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
456 PM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ067-075-076-083>087-WVZ005>009-013-014-017-
180400-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T0400Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Morgan-Athens-Washington-
Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-
Jackson WV-Wood-Lincoln-Putnam-Wirt-
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, 
McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, 
Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, Hamden, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, 
Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, South Point, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, 
Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, 
Parkersburg, Vienna, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, 
Hurricane, and Elizabeth
456 PM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

VAZ003-004-WVZ010-011-015-016-018>020-024>034-039-040-515>519-521-
180400-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T0600Z/
Dickenson-Buchanan-Pleasants-Tyler-Kanawha-Roane-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-Northwest Webster-
Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, St. Marys, 
Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, Charleston, 
South Charleston, Saint Albans, Spencer, 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, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, 
Birch River, Holly River State, Webster Springs, and Cowen
456 PM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

WVZ520-522>526-180400-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T1000Z/
Southeast Nicholas-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-
Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Richwood, Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, 
and Harman
456 PM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southeast Pocahontas, Northwest Randolph, Southeast 
  Randolph, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Webster and Northwest 
  Pocahontas Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST 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.

&&

$$
073 
WWUS71 KRLX 180212
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
912 PM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ067-075-076-083>087-WVZ005>009-013-014-017-
180600-
/O.EXT.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T0600Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Morgan-Athens-Washington-
Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-
Jackson WV-Wood-Lincoln-Putnam-Wirt-
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, 
McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, 
Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, Hamden, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, 
Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, South Point, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, 
Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, 
Parkersburg, Vienna, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, 
Hurricane, and Elizabeth
912 PM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

VAZ003-004-WVZ010-011-015-016-018>020-024>034-039-040-515>519-521-
180630-
/O.EXT.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T0800Z/
Dickenson-Buchanan-Pleasants-Tyler-Kanawha-Roane-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-Northwest Webster-
Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, St. Marys, 
Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, Charleston, 
South Charleston, Saint Albans, Spencer, 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, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, 
Birch River, Holly River State, Webster Springs, and Cowen
912 PM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

WVZ520-522>526-180630-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T1000Z/
Southeast Nicholas-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-
Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Richwood, Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, 
and Harman
912 PM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southeast Pocahontas, Northwest Randolph, Southeast 
  Randolph, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Webster and Northwest 
  Pocahontas Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST 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.

&&

$$
697 
WWUS71 KRLX 180557
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1257 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ067-075-076-083>087-WVZ005>009-013-014-017-
180900-
/O.EXT.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T0900Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Morgan-Athens-Washington-
Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-
Jackson WV-Wood-Lincoln-Putnam-Wirt-
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, 
McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, 
Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, Hamden, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, 
Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, South Point, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, 
Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, 
Parkersburg, Vienna, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, 
Hurricane, and Elizabeth
1257 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST early this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

VAZ003-004-WVZ010-011-015-016-018>020-024>034-039-040-515>519-521-
180900-
/O.EXT.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T0900Z/
Dickenson-Buchanan-Pleasants-Tyler-Kanawha-Roane-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-Northwest Webster-
Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, St. Marys, 
Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, Charleston, 
South Charleston, Saint Albans, Spencer, 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, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, 
Birch River, Holly River State, Webster Springs, and Cowen
1257 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST early this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

WVZ520-522>526-181000-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T1000Z/
Southeast Nicholas-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-
Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Richwood, Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, 
and Harman
1257 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Southeast Pocahontas, Northwest Randolph, Southeast 
  Randolph, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Webster and Northwest 
  Pocahontas Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST early this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
647 
WWUS71 KRLX 180905
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
405 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ067-075-076-083>087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>011-
013>020-024>034-039-040-515>519-521-181015-
/O.EXP.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T0900Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Morgan-Athens-Washington-
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-Northwest 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, 
McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, 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, 
Holly River State, Webster Springs, and Cowen
405 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds tapered down below advisory criteria behind the frontal passage.

$$

WVZ520-522>526-181200-
/O.EXT.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T1200Z/
Southeast Nicholas-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-
Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Richwood, Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, 
and Harman
405 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Southeast Pocahontas, Northwest Randolph, Southeast 
  Randolph, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Webster and Northwest 
  Pocahontas Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
207 
WWUS71 KRLX 181015
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
515 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

WVZ520-522>526-181115-
/O.CAN.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T1200Z/
Southeast Nicholas-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-
Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Richwood, Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, 
and Harman
515 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds tapered down below advisory criteria behind the frontal passage.

$$

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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.