Alert archive / West Virginia / High Wind Warnings in 2024
High Wind Warning 2, NWS Charleston, WV
NWS Charleston, WV issued this high wind warning at Jan 11, 2024, 1:20 PM EST for 8 counties in West Virginia. It took effect at Jan 12, 2024, 10:00 AM EST. It was in force for 12 hr. 31 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
- Jan 11, 2024, 1:20 PM EST (18:20 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 12, 2024, 10:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Jan 12, 2024, 10:00 PM EST
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, WV
Counties Barbour County, WV, Fayette County, WV, Nicholas County, WV, Pocahontas County, WV, Raleigh County, WV, Randolph County, WV, Upshur County, WV, Webster County, WV
The radar
The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 111 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:25 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 11:11 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 6 Nnw Cowen, WV | Tree down. |
| Jan 12, 12:30 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Sse Oak Hill, WV | The roof of a building in Oak Hill has blown off into the parking lot as well as onto Main Street. The building is located across from the Plateau Medical Center. |
| Jan 12, 2:00 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 9 S Summersville, WV | Utility Company shows numerous power outages due to tree damage in southern Nicholas County between Mount Nebo and Nallen. |
| Jan 12, 2:45 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ssw Webster Springs, WV | Tree down across Webster Road at Excelsior Rd. |
| Jan 12, 3:00 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 8 Sse Whitesville, WV | Multiple 911 center reports between 300pm and 430pm of trees down on Coal River Road between Rock Creek and Stickney with road blockages. |
| Jan 12, 3:15 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 7 Ese Rock Cave, WV | County 911 reports of trees down in the Alexander area, on French Reeder Road and also Alexander Road near the county line. |
| Jan 12, 3:25 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ese Beaver, WV | Tree down at the entrance to Bunny Lane, blocking residents from leaving. |
| Jan 12, 3:30 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Belington, WV | County 911 Center reports a tree down into a house on Custer Street in Belington. |
| Jan 12, 3:45 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nw Belington, WV | County 911 reports a tree down with wires on 10 Mile Road, with a school bus blocked as a result. |
| Jan 12, 4:00 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 6 S Buckhannon, WV | County 911 reports a tree damaged and hanging across Gould Road. |
| Jan 12, 4:05 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 5 Sse Rock Cave, WV | County 911 reports lines down with a small brush fire near intersection of Gaines Rd and Canaan Rd. |
| Jan 12, 4:20 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 S Philippi, WV | Large portion of a tree down on Union Road, blocking both lanes. |
| Jan 12, 4:25 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Sw Rock Cave, WV | County 911 and State DOH report a very large pine tree down across State Route 4 a mile or two southwest of Rock Cave, with the road closed and detoured. |
| Jan 12, 4:30 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 N Buckhannon, WV | Tree down across 1st Street in Buckhannon. |
| Jan 12, 4:30 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 W Webster Springs, WV | County 911 received a report of a tree down with a school bus blocked on Elk River Road near Skidmore Crossing. |
| Jan 12, 4:30 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Coal City, WV | Large tree down with a parked car crushed. |
| Jan 12, 4:45 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ene Rhodell, WV | 911 report of multiple trees down along Coal City Road through the entire Mead area between Odd Road and Killarney. |
| Jan 12, 4:55 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Rock Cave, WV | Several 911 reports of trees down around the Rock Cave area, including Centerville Road and Hunters Ridge Rd. |
| Jan 12, 5:00 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Wsw Holly River State, WV | Multiple 911 reports of trees down between 230pm and 500pm in the vicinity of Hacker Valley and Holly River State Park, including Hacker Lick Run Road and Cleveland Road. |
| Jan 12, 5:00 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Webster Springs, WV | Multiple 911 reports of trees down between 2pm and 5pm in the Webster Springs area, including Kingfisher Road, Diana Drive, Wood Plant Road. |
| Jan 12, 5:05 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 4 Sse Flemington, WV | Large tree down completely blocking State Route 76. |
| Jan 12, 5:05 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 4 Ssw Audra State Park, WV | Trees and lines reported down on Sand Fork Road. |
| Jan 12, 5:05 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 5 Ese Buckhannon, WV | County 911 received two separate reports of trees down in the vicinity of the intersection of Old Elkins Road and Vegan Road. |
| Jan 12, 5:15 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 5 Ese Buckhannon, WV | Multiple trees down along Wagner Road. |
| Jan 12, 5:15 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 7 W Womelsdorf, WV | Multiple 911 reports of trees down near Ellamore, including on Old Elkins Road and Burnt Bridge Road. |
| Jan 12, 5:25 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ene Belington, WV | County 911 reports two trees down and lines down on Hunters Fork Road. |
| Jan 12, 5:25 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Belington, WV | County 911 reports a tree and lines down onto a house in Belington. No injuries, everyone able to get out of the house. |
| Jan 12, 5:30 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ese Beckley, WV | Tree down on Klaus Street has taken down power lines and damaged a car. |
| Jan 12, 5:30 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 N Beaver, WV | County 911 reports a tree down on a house on Violet Lane, but the caller does not thing there is serious damage, as it mainly fell on the porch. |
| Jan 12, 5:30 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ne Junior, WV | Reports of trees down on Tighview Rd and West 8th Street near Junior, WV. |
| Jan 12, 5:30 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Se Philippi, WV | Tree down blocking Porterfield Road between Upton Road and Silent Grove Road. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 12:00Z, 6.3 hours before the alert went out and 164 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
- 1487 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 91 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 45 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 261 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
025 WWUS71 KRLX 111820 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 120 PM EST Thu Jan 11 2024 WVZ039-040-516>523-525-526-120230- /O.NEW.KRLX.HW.W.0002.240112T1500Z-240113T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.240113T0300Z-240114T1300Z/ Upshur-Barbour-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette- Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas- Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas- Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, Elkins, and Harman 120 PM EST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM FRIDAY TO 8 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast, northern and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM EST Friday. For the Wind Advisory, from 10 PM Friday to 8 AM EST Sunday. * 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. && $$ VAZ003-004-WVZ015-016-018-024>034-515-120230- /O.NEW.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.240112T1500Z-240114T1300Z/ Dickenson-Buchanan-Kanawha-Roane-Calhoun-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay- Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming- Northwest Raleigh- Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Spencer, Grantsville, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Bradley, Prosperity, and Sophia 120 PM EST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 8 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and central, northern, southeast and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 8 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-013-014-017- 019-020-524-120230- /O.NEW.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.240112T2100Z-240113T1300Z/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington- Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason- Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Wirt-Ritchie- Doddridge-Southeast Pocahontas- 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, New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, 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, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Elizabeth, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, and Marlinton 120 PM EST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 8 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio and central, northeast, northern, southern and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 8 AM EST Saturday. * 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. && $$
4 follow-up statements
424 WWUS71 KRLX 120211 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 911 PM EST Thu Jan 11 2024 WVZ039-040-516>523-525-526-121015- /O.CON.KRLX.HW.W.0002.240112T1500Z-240113T0300Z/ /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.240113T0300Z-240114T1300Z/ Upshur-Barbour-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette- Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas- Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas- Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, Elkins, and Harman 911 PM EST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM FRIDAY TO 8 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast, northern and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM EST Friday. For the Wind Advisory, from 10 PM Friday to 8 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ VAZ003-004-WVZ015-016-018-024>034-515-121015- /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.240112T1500Z-240114T1300Z/ Dickenson-Buchanan-Kanawha-Roane-Calhoun-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay- Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming- Northwest Raleigh- Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Spencer, Grantsville, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Bradley, Prosperity, and Sophia 911 PM EST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 8 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and central, northern, southeast and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 8 AM EST Sunday. * 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. && $$ KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-013-014-017- 019-020-524-121015- /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.240112T2100Z-240113T1300Z/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington- Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason- Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Wirt-Ritchie- Doddridge-Southeast Pocahontas- Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson, Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, Yatesville Lake State Park, New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, Hamden, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, South Point, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Elizabeth, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, and Marlinton 911 PM EST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 8 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio and central, northeast, northern, southern and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 8 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
470 WWUS71 KRLX 121016 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 516 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2024 WVZ039-040-516>523-525-526-121830- /O.CON.KRLX.HW.W.0002.240112T1500Z-240113T0300Z/ /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.240113T0300Z-240114T1300Z/ Upshur-Barbour-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette- Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas- Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas- Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, Elkins, and Harman 516 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...The northern and central mountains of West Virginia. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 8 AM EST Sunday. * 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. && $$ VAZ003-004-WVZ015-016-018-024>034-515-121830- /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.240112T1500Z-240114T1300Z/ Dickenson-Buchanan-Kanawha-Roane-Calhoun-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay- Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming- Northwest Raleigh- Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Spencer, Grantsville, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Bradley, Prosperity, and Sophia 516 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest Virginia, the southern mountains of West Virginia and the West Virginia lowlands nearest the mountains. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-013-014-017- 019-020-524-121830- /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.240112T2100Z-240113T1300Z/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington- Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason- Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Wirt-Ritchie- Doddridge-Southeast Pocahontas- 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, New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, 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, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Elizabeth, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, and Marlinton 516 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to around 45 mph expected. * WHERE...The middle Ohio Valley, and southeast Pocahontas County in northeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EST Saturday. * 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. && $$
262 WWUS71 KRLX 121732 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 1232 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2024 WVZ039-040-516>523-525-526-130145- /O.CON.KRLX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240113T0300Z/ /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.240113T0300Z-240114T1300Z/ Upshur-Barbour-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette- Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas- Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas- Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, Elkins, and Harman 1232 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...The northern and central mountains of West Virginia. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, through 10 PM EST this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 10 pm this evening til 8 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ VAZ003-004-WVZ015-016-018-024>034-515-130145- /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240114T1300Z/ Dickenson-Buchanan-Kanawha-Roane-Calhoun-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay- Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming- Northwest Raleigh- Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Spencer, Grantsville, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Bradley, Prosperity, and Sophia 1232 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest Virginia, the southern mountains of West Virginia and the West Virginia lowlands nearest the mountains. * WHEN...Through 8 AM EST Sunday. * 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. && $$ KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-013-014-017- 019-020-524-130145- /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.240112T2100Z-240113T1300Z/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington- Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason- Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Wirt-Ritchie- Doddridge-Southeast Pocahontas- Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson, Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, Yatesville Lake State Park, New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, Hamden, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, South Point, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Elizabeth, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, and Marlinton 1232 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50. * WHERE...The middle Ohio Valley, and southeast Pocahontas County in northeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
975 WWUS71 KRLX 130247 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 947 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2024 WVZ039-040-516>523-525-526-131100- /O.EXP.KRLX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240113T0300Z/ /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.240113T0300Z-240114T1300Z/ Upshur-Barbour-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette- Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas- Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas- Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, Elkins, and Harman 947 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast, northern and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EST Sunday. * 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. && $$ VAZ003-004-WVZ015-016-018-024>034-515-131100- /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240114T1300Z/ Dickenson-Buchanan-Kanawha-Roane-Calhoun-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay- Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming- Northwest Raleigh- Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Spencer, Grantsville, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Bradley, Prosperity, and Sophia 947 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and central, northern, southeast and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-013-014-017- 019-020-524-131100- /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240113T1300Z/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington- Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason- Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Wirt-Ritchie- Doddridge-Southeast Pocahontas- 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, New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, 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, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Elizabeth, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, and Marlinton 947 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio and central, northeast, northern, southern and western West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EST Saturday. * 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. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Charleston, WV wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Jan 11, 1:17 PM EST, 3 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 11, 1:17 PM EST, 3 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Charleston WV
117 PM EST Thu Jan 11 2024
.SYNOPSIS...
Dry through Friday morning. Rain returns Friday afternoon with
gusty winds. Cold front Friday night. Cooler with snow showers
over the weekend.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As of 1245 PM Thursday...
A high pressure system will provide dry weather through Friday
morning. An strong system will then push a band of rain into the
area Friday afternoon. Rainfall amounts look to remain under an
inch, so thinking that the rainfall will not cause water
problems.
A strong low level jet will move into the region late Friday
morning. Winds will be out of the southeast, which will allow
for downsloping on the western slopes. An strong inversion
should protect counties away from the higher elevations and
southeast flow downsloping until late in the day when the
inversion erodes. Gradient winds in the higher elevations will
not need mixing to make it to the ground and will be strong
enough for a High Wind Warning. Will need a Wind advisory for
the rest of the mountains and western facing slopes.
&&
.SHORT TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/...
As of 105 PM Thursday...
Active weather continues in the short term period, with rain,
moderate at times across the area at the start of the period, along
with gusty winds, particularly across the mountains, where the
potential for 50+kt wind gusts will exist. Frontal passage Friday
evening should aid in mixing, and the potential for stronger winds
to mix down in the lower elevations. Have issued a wind advisory for
remaining counties outside of high wind warning in the Friday night
time period. Saturday should overall be drier but cool, with
precipitation gradually tapering off to perhaps a drizzle across
parts of the area. An upper trough/secondary front will move through
the area on Sunday, with flurries, and perhaps a few light snow
showers, and a reinforcing shot of colder air.
&&
.LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As of 1120 AM Thursday...
Models differ Monday onward with evolution of next event. There is
fairly high confidence in snow occurring early next week as an upper
trough/arctic front moves towards the area with the potential for
multiple disturbances affecting the region, but details on timing
and placement of moisture and areas of forcing remain uncertain. GFS
is a little more aggressive with moisture/snow and better forcing
across the area than the ECMWF, which keeps the bulk of moisture off
to our east. Regardless, much colder air will gradually filter into
the area early next week, with -23 air taking hold at 850mb. Expect
low temperatures middle of next week in the single digits, possibly
dipping below zero particularly across the mountains.
&&
.AVIATION /18Z THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
As of 1145 AM Thursday...
Some MVFR clouds may effect central Ohio and northern West
Virginia this afternoon and evening, otherwise expect VFR
conditions through the TAF period.
A low level jet will cause strong and gusty southeast winds
starting late Friday morning. Stronger winds will generally be
in the higher elevations and along the western slopes of the
mountains. Gusts of 50 to 60 MPH are possible in these areas.
FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND ALTERNATE SCENARIOS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY...
FORECAST CONFIDENCE: High.
ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: Timing of MVFR clouds in central Ohio and
northern West Virginia this afternoon and evening could vary.
EXPERIMENTAL TABLE OF FLIGHT CATEGORY OBJECTIVELY SHOWS CONSISTENCY
OF WFO FORECAST TO AVAILABLE MODEL INFORMATION:
H = HIGH: TAF CONSISTENT WITH ALL MODELS OR ALL BUT ONE MODEL.
M = MEDIUM: TAF HAS VARYING LEVEL OF CONSISTENCY WITH MODELS.
L = LOW: TAF INCONSISTENT WITH ALL MODELS OR ALL BUT ONE MODEL.
UTC 1HRLY 18 19 20 21 22 23 00 01 02 03 04 05
EST 1HRLY 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 00
CRW CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H H H H H H
HTS CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H H H H H H
BKW CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H H H H H H
EKN CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H H H M M M
PKB CONSISTENCY M M M H H H H H H M M M
CKB CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H H H H H H
AFTER 18Z FRIDAY...
IFR conditions possible in showers late Friday and Saturday.
&&
.RLX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WV...Wind Advisory from 4 PM Friday to 8 AM EST Saturday for
WVZ005>011-013-014-017-019-020-524.
Wind Advisory from 10 AM Friday to 8 AM EST Sunday for WVZ015-
016-018-024>034-515.
High Wind Warning from 10 AM to 10 PM EST Friday for WVZ039-
040-516>523-525-526.
Wind Advisory from 10 PM Friday to 8 AM EST Sunday for WVZ039-
040-516>523-525-526.
OH...Wind Advisory from 4 PM Friday to 8 AM EST Saturday for OHZ066-
067-075-076-083>087.
KY...Wind Advisory from 4 PM Friday to 8 AM EST Saturday for
KYZ101>103-105.
VA...Wind Advisory from 10 AM Friday to 8 AM EST Sunday for VAZ003-
004.
&&
SYNOPSIS...RPY/SL
NEAR TERM...RPY
SHORT TERM...SL
LONG TERM...SL
AVIATION...RPYHazardous weather outlook, Jan 11, 1:19 PM EST, 1 minute before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Charleston WV 119 PM EST Thu Jan 11 2024 KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-013-014-017-019- 020-524-121830- Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington- Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason- Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Wirt-Ritchie- Doddridge-Southeast Pocahontas- 119 PM EST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 8 AM EST SATURDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and portions of central, northeast, northern, southern and western West Virginia. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Wind Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions by calling the toll-free spotter hotline, or by other methods detailed at www.weather.gov/rlx/reports. WVZ039-040-516>523-525-526-121830- Upshur-Barbour-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette- Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster- Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph- Southeast Randolph- 119 PM EST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM FRIDAY TO 8 AM EST SUNDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast, northern and southeast West Virginia. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Wind Warning. Wind Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions by calling the toll-free spotter hotline, or by other methods detailed at www.weather.gov/rlx/reports. VAZ003-004-WVZ015-016-018-024>034-515-121830- Dickenson-Buchanan-Kanawha-Roane-Calhoun-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay- Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming- Northwest Raleigh- 119 PM EST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 8 AM EST SUNDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Virginia, and portions of central, northern, southeast and southern West Virginia. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Wind Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions by calling the toll-free spotter hotline, or by other methods detailed at www.weather.gov/rlx/reports.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 1:20 PM EST | Wind Advisory | RLX | Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay and 28 more | 3 days |
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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.