Alert archive / West Virginia / Wind Advisories in 2024
Wind Advisory 1, NWS Charleston, WV
NWS Charleston, WV issued this wind advisory at Jan 8, 2024, 3:00 AM EST for 4 states. It took effect at Jan 9, 2024, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 40 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 8, 2024, 3:00 AM EST (08:00 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 9, 2024, 1:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Jan 10, 2024, 4:55 PM EST
- In force
- 40 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, WV
All 49 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, Perry 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), 39 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:03 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, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 216 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
- 884 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 42 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 113 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 84 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
372 WWUS71 KRLX 080800 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 300 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024 WVZ515>523-525-526-081600- /O.UPG.KRLX.HW.A.0001.240109T0600Z-240110T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KRLX.HW.W.0001.240109T0600Z-240110T0000Z/ Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette- Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas- Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas- Northwest Randolph-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, Elkins, and Harman 300 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ WVZ034-039-081600- /O.UPG.KRLX.HW.A.0001.240109T0600Z-240110T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.240109T0600Z-240110T0000Z/ Wyoming-Upshur- Including the cities of Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, and Buckhannon 300 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Wyoming and Upshur Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ VAZ003-004-WVZ015-024>028-030-033-040-524-081600- /O.NEW.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.240109T0600Z-240110T0000Z/ Dickenson-Buchanan-Kanawha-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Lewis- McDowell-Barbour-Southeast Pocahontas- Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Weston, Welch, Gary, War, Philippi, Belington, and Marlinton 300 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and central, northeast, northern and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Tuesday. * 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. && $$
10 follow-up statements
736 WWUS71 KRLX 081528 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 1028 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024 WVZ515>523-525-526-090030- /O.CON.KRLX.HW.W.0001.240109T0600Z-240110T0000Z/ Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette- Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas- Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas- Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, Elkins, and Harman 1028 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ VAZ003-004-WVZ015-024>028-030-033-034-039-040-524-090030- /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.240109T0600Z-240110T0000Z/ Dickenson-Buchanan-Kanawha-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Lewis- McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-Southeast Pocahontas- Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Weston, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, and Marlinton 1028 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and central, northeast, northern and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Tuesday. * 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. && $$
295 WWUS71 KRLX 081925 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 225 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024 WVZ515>523-525-526-090330- /O.EXB.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.240110T0000Z-240110T1200Z/ /O.CON.KRLX.HW.W.0001.240109T0600Z-240110T0000Z/ Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette- Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas- Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas- Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, Elkins, and Harman 225 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TUESDAY TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning Tuesday, southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory Tuesday night through Wednesday morning, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45-55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Tuesday. For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ VAZ003-004-WVZ015-024>028-030-033-034-039-040-524-090330- /O.EXT.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.240109T0600Z-240110T1200Z/ Dickenson-Buchanan-Kanawha-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Lewis- McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-Southeast Pocahontas- Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Weston, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, and Marlinton 225 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45-55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and central, northeast, northern and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 AM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * 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. && $$
877 WWUS71 KRLX 090330 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 1030 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024 WVZ515>523-525-526-091130- /O.CON.KRLX.HW.W.0001.240109T0600Z-240110T0000Z/ /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.240110T0000Z-240110T1200Z/ Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette- Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas- Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas- Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, Elkins, and Harman 1030 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TUESDAY TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning Tuesday, southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory Tuesday night through Wednesday morning, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45-55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Tuesday. For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ VAZ003-004-WVZ015-024>028-030-033-034-039-040-524-091130- /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.240109T0600Z-240110T1200Z/ Dickenson-Buchanan-Kanawha-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Lewis- McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-Southeast Pocahontas- Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Weston, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, and Marlinton 1030 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45-55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and central, northeast, northern and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 AM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * 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. && $$ GW
663 WWUS71 KRLX 090748 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 248 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024 WVZ515>523-525-526-091630- /O.CON.KRLX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T0000Z/ /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.240110T0000Z-240110T1200Z/ Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette- Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas- Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas- Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, Elkins, and Harman 248 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WVZ031-032-091630- /O.EXA.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T1200Z/ Harrison-Taylor- Including the cities of Clarksburg, Bridgeport, and Grafton 248 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Harrison and Taylor Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * 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. && $$ VAZ003-004-WVZ015-024>028-030-033-034-039-040-524-091630- /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T1200Z/ Dickenson-Buchanan-Kanawha-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Lewis- McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-Southeast Pocahontas- Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Weston, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, and Marlinton 248 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and central, northeast, northern and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
654 WWUS71 KRLX 091552 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 1052 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024 WVZ515>523-525-526-100000- /O.CON.KRLX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T0000Z/ /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.240110T0000Z-240110T1200Z/ Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette- Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas- Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas- Northwest Randolph-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, Elkins, and Harman 1052 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * 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. && $$ WVZ031-032-100000- /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T1200Z/ Harrison-Taylor- Including the cities of Clarksburg, Bridgeport, and Grafton 1052 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Harrison and Taylor Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ VAZ003-004-WVZ015-024>028-030-033-034-039-040-524-100000- /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T1200Z/ Dickenson-Buchanan-Kanawha-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Lewis- McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-Southeast Pocahontas- Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Weston, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, and Marlinton 1052 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and central, northeast, northern and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * 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. && $$
801 WWUS71 KRLX 091920 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 220 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024 WVZ515>523-525-526-100400- /O.EXT.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.240110T0000Z-240111T0000Z/ /O.CON.KRLX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T0000Z/ Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette- Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas- Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas- Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, Elkins, and Harman 220 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-013-014- 016>020-029-100400- /O.EXB.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.240110T0000Z-240110T1800Z/ 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-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun- Ritchie-Doddridge-Gilmer- Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson, Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, Yatesville Lake State Park, 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, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, and Glenville 220 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio and central, northern, southern and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Wednesday. * 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. && $$ VAZ003-004-WVZ015-024>028-030>034-039-040-524-100400- /O.EXT.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240111T0000Z/ Dickenson-Buchanan-Kanawha-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Lewis- Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour- Southeast Pocahontas- Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, and Marlinton 220 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and central, northeast, northern and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
429 WWUS71 KRLX 092359 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 659 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024 WVZ515>523-525-526-101000- /O.EXP.KRLX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T0000Z/ /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.240110T0000Z-240111T0000Z/ Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette- Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas- Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas- Northwest Randolph-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, Elkins, and Harman 659 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages are likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. && $$ VAZ003-004-WVZ015-024>028-030>034-039-040-524-101000- /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240111T0000Z/ Dickenson-Buchanan-Kanawha-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Lewis- Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour- Southeast Pocahontas- Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, and Marlinton 659 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and central, northeast, northern and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-013-014- 016>020-029-101000- /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.240110T0000Z-240110T1800Z/ 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-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun- Ritchie-Doddridge-Gilmer- Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson, Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, Yatesville Lake State Park, 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, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, and Glenville 659 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio and central, northern, southern and western West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Wednesday. * 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. && $$ GW
015 WWUS71 KRLX 101029 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 529 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024 VAZ003-004-WVZ015-024>028-030>034-039-040-524-101830- /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240111T0000Z/ Dickenson-Buchanan-Kanawha-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Lewis- Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour- Southeast Pocahontas- Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, and Marlinton 529 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and central, northeast, northern and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WVZ515>523-525-526-101830- /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240111T0000Z/ Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette- Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas- Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas- Northwest Randolph-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, Elkins, and Harman 529 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 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. && $$ KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-013-014- 016>020-029-101800- /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T1800Z/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington- Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason- Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun- Ritchie-Doddridge-Gilmer- Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson, Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, Yatesville Lake State Park, New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, Hamden, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, South Point, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, and Glenville 529 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio and central, northern, southern and western West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
794 WWUS71 KRLX 101729 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 1229 PM EST Wed Jan 10 2024 VAZ003-004-WVZ015-024>028-030>034-039-040-515>521-524-101830- /O.CAN.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240111T0000Z/ Dickenson-Buchanan-Kanawha-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Lewis- Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Raleigh- Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette- Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster- Southeast Pocahontas- Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, 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, Richwood, Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, and Marlinton 1229 PM EST Wed Jan 10 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... While gusty winds will continue this afternoon, winds have dropped below advisory levels, and therefore the Wind Advisory in cancelled. $$ KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-013-014- 016>020-029-101830- /O.CAN.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T1800Z/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington- Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason- Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun- Ritchie-Doddridge-Gilmer- Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson, Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, Yatesville Lake State Park, New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, Hamden, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, South Point, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, and Glenville 1229 PM EST Wed Jan 10 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... While gusty winds will continue this afternoon, winds have dropped below advisory levels, and therefore the Wind Advisory is cancelled. $$ WVZ522-523-525-526-110000- /O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240111T0000Z/ Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph- Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Snowshoe, Elkins, and Harman 1229 PM EST Wed Jan 10 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 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. && $$
796 WWUS71 KRLX 102155 NPWRLX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 455 PM EST Wed Jan 10 2024 WVZ522-523-525-526-102300- /O.CAN.KRLX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240111T0000Z/ Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph- Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Snowshoe, Elkins, and Harman 455 PM EST Wed Jan 10 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Wind intensity has decreased dramatically below criteria, therefore the wind advisory is no longer needed. $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this wind advisory 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 wind advisory went out at Jan 8, 2:45 AM EST, 15 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 8, 2:45 AM EST, 15 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Charleston WV
245 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024
.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure provides dry weather today. Strong low pressure
system brings heavy rain and strong gusty winds Tuesday. Brief
high pressure Wednesday. Another low pressure Friday.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TODAY/...
As of 850 PM Sunday...
Light precipitation continues this evening for portions of the
forecast area south and east of the Ohio River as a broad, low
amplitude trough across the eastern CONUS continues to quickly
shift across/east of the region. Snow showers are occurring at
elevations ~ 1,500 ft and greater, while a rain/snow mix across
the lowlands. There is currently a slight enhancement in
precipitation across central/southern portions of the forecast
area courtesy of a subtle upper wave on the backside of the
aforementioned trough. Activity should quickly diminish over the
next few hours as this pivots east of the area, with noted
drier air aloft (per water vapor imagery) on the doorstep of
the CWA. Snow showers linger longest across the mountains, but
will gradually dissipate in coverage as the night progresses,
with just a few lingering flurries possible by dawn. Did bump up
overnight snow totals slightly, with an additional inch or so
forecast for the mountains, with isolated amounts up to 2"
possible, while no accumulation for the lowlands. PoPs have also
been adjusted to reflect slightly greater coverage of activity
than originally anticipated. Otherwise, the forecast remains on
track, with no changes to the headlines at this time.
As of 1215 PM Sunday...
Upper level short wave moves off to the east taking moisture and
lift with it at the end of this period. This will taper off
POPs around 12Z Monday once 850mb moisture is the last to go
with little additional snowfall amounts expected and confined to
the northeast mountains. While some freezing rain or drizzle is
possible only a light glaze will still be an option in the
northeast mountains from now through the period. Any drizzle
leftover will diminish by this evening and just light snow
showers will be left through tonight in the mountains. Winds
could blow snow around on the ridgetops, therefore blowing snow
was entered into the forecast.
Upper level ridging traverses across the area the rest of
Monday with surface high pressure moving in from the south to
reinforce dry weather for the rest of Monday. Temperatures will
get a push downward with CAA overnight. Even with clouds they
will drop to the low to mid 20's area-wide with the exception
for the higher mountain ridgetops possibly seeing the mid to
low teens. Winds will diminish throughout period and pick back
up out of the southeast and intensify some toward Monday night
as a stronger gradient and llj builds in across the mountains.
&&
.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT/...
As of 234 AM Monday...
Key Points:
* A deep low pressure system tracks from the OH Valley north into
the Great Lakes region Tuesday into Wednesday.
* A period of freezing rain may be possible for areas typically
affected by cold air damming (eastern Fayette to eastern Randolph
Counties) early Tuesday morning prior to switching to rain.
* Locally damaging winds possible in downslope immediately northwest
of the higher terrain, affecting southwest VA and the eastern
mountains of WV on Tuesday.
* Strong winds may extend farther northwest from the higher
terrain, approaching the eastern Metro Valley/I-79 corridor.
* Moderate to Heavy rain coupled with some melting snowpack may lead
to minor flooding issues mainly across the eastern mountains
Tuesday.
A deep surface low pressure system moves over the Ohio Valley
Tuesday morning, and track north northeast into the Great Lakes
region by Wednesday morning. Its proximity will produce a strong
pressure gradient into WV, bringing around 70 knots under southerly
flow at H850. These winds should reflect to the surface to produce
south to southeast wind gusts 30 to 45 knots across the lowlands,
and 50 to 60 knots across the central and northern mountains of WV.
Thus, most of the High Wind Watch will be upgraded to a High
Wind Warning, roughly across the central and northern mountains,
with a buffer of counties in a Wind Advisory across southwest
VA and western slopes of WV from midnight tonight until Tuesday
evening.
In terms of precipitation, onset expected during the predawn hours
Tuesday morning, starting as light rain across the lowlands and
freezing rain over the northeast mountains. Then, strong WAA will
spread moderate to heavy rainfall across the area. Models QPF
solutions suggest the bulk of rainfall along the eastern mountains
on Tuesday, perhaps with a lull across the lowlands into Tuesday
afternoon. Yet, another batch of rainfall should spread from west to
east Tuesday evening as stronger upper air forcing arrives.
Expecting from 0.50 to 1.0 inch of rain across the Middle Ohio
valley, northeast KY and the WV lowlands, while 1 to 2 inches will
be possible along the central and northern mountains. The heavy
rainfall and some melting from current snowpack raise a concern for
flooding. As a result, WPC has a Marginal Risk of excessive rainfall
along the eastern mountains of WV.
Model consensus suggest heavy rainfall gradually exits the region
Wednesday evening, followed by a dry slot. Strong CAA behind a cold
front with H850 temperatures dropping to -5C by Tuesday night
will bring wrap around snow showers into the Middle Ohio valley
and WV Tuesday night into Wednesday. It will remain gusty
Tuesday night and Wednesday as H850 winds 40 to 50 knots switch
from the west southwest under CAA. A Wind Advisories may be
needed across the highest elevations of our northeast mountains
for Wednesday with up to 45 knots wind gusts expected.
Upper level flow becomes nearly zonal as the upper level low/trough
departs northeast Wednesday afternoon. This will bring the end
of snow showers across the lowlands, lingering until the evening
over the northeast mountains. Surface high pressure across the
southeast keep widespread dry conditions Wednesday night, and
mainly across the south for Thursday and Thursday night with
slightly above normal temperatures. However, there is a slight
chance for precipitation across the northern sections as a small
mid level shortwave passes north of the area Thursday and
Thursday night.
&&
.LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 234 AM Monday...
Synoptic models indicate that another potent low pressure
system will track even closer to the area, bringing strong
winds, heavy rain and snow at the back end Friday night and
Saturday. High confidence exists per agreement between the GFS
and ECMWF models on the temperatures and wind profiles and upper
air forcing. Therefore, confident on forecasting liquid
precipitation Friday afternoon and evening, transitioning into
snow Friday night into Saturday under strong CAA at H850.
Confidence drops as models show different solutions Friday night
into the weekend.
&&
.AVIATION /08Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As of 1250 AM Monday...
Light snow showers continue along the mountains, though activity
should diminish into the morning. MVFR to VFR ceilings are
currently present, with occasional reductions to IFR remaining
possible in snow. While most sites should remain MVFR/VFR into
the morning, a period of lower ceilings is possible along the
mountains before daybreak. Conditions improve to areawide VFR
by afternoon while cloud cover diminishes roughly from south to
north. VFR should then continue for the rest of the TAF period.
Winds become calm to light during the morning, then east to
southeasterly flow increases from afternoon through the night as
a system approaches. Winds become gusty along the mountains
overnight - potentially exceeding gusts of 30kts along the
ridges. A period of LLWS is also possible beyond 00Z, before
the stronger winds aloft begin to mix down to the surface.
FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND ALTERNATE SCENARIOS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY...
FORECAST CONFIDENCE: Medium.
ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: Timing of return to VFR on Monday may vary
from the forecast. Extent and duration of LLWS may also 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.
DATE MON 01/08/24
UTC 1HRLY 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
EST 1HRLY 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12
CRW CONSISTENCY M M M M L L M H H H H H
HTS CONSISTENCY M M 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 M M M M M M M H H H H H
PKB CONSISTENCY L L H H M H M M H H M M
CKB CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H H H H H H
AFTER 06Z TUESDAY...
IFR conditions possible in heavy, wind-driven rain Tuesday into
Wednesday. Low-level wind shear is also possible Monday night
into Tuesday morning.
&&
.RLX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WV...High Wind Watch from late tonight through Tuesday evening for
WVZ034-039-515>523-525-526.
Winter Weather Advisory until 3 AM EST early this morning for
WVZ522-523-526.
OH...None.
KY...None.
VA...None.
&&
SYNOPSIS...ARJ/JLB
NEAR TERM...JZ/GW
SHORT TERM...ARJ
LONG TERM...ARJ
AVIATION...JLBHazardous weather outlook, Jan 8, 12:27 AM EST, 2 hours 33 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Charleston WV 1227 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024 VAZ003-004-WVZ015-016-018-020-024>033-040-090530- Dickenson-Buchanan-Kanawha-Roane-Calhoun-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone- Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Barbour- 1227 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Virginia, and portions of central, northern and southern West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. A strong system is expected to bring gusty winds across the area Tuesday and Wednesday. .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. KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-013-014-017-019- 090530- 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- 1227 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and portions of central, northern, southern and western West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. A strong system is expected to bring gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall across the area Tuesday and Wednesday. .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. WVZ034-039-515>521-525-090530- Wyoming-Upshur-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette- Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas- Northwest Webster-Northwest Randolph- 1227 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast, northern, southeast and southern West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Wind Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Wind Watch. Locally heavy rainfall is also possible on Tuesday into Wednesday. Isolated high water issues are possible. .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. WVZ522-523-526-090530- Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph- 1227 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Weather Advisory. High Wind Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Wind Watch. A period of freezing rain is possible early Tuesday morning prior to switching to rain. This may impact the Tuesday morning commute. Locally heavy rainfall is also possible on Tuesday into Wednesday. Isolated high water issues are possible. .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. WVZ524-090530- Southeast Pocahontas- 1227 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. A period of freezing rain is possible early Tuesday morning prior to switching to rain. This may impact the Tuesday morning commute. A strong system is expected to bring gusty winds across the area Tuesday and Wednesday. .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.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Jan 7, 9:39 PM EST, 5 hours 21 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
939 PM EST Sun Jan 7 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0835 PM Snow 2 ESE Durbin 38.53N 79.79W
01/07/2024 E0.5 inch Pocahontas WV CO-OP Observer
1 S Bartow.
&&Local storm report, Jan 7, 9:48 PM EST, 5 hours 12 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
948 PM EST Sun Jan 7 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0854 PM Snow 3 ENE Harman 38.94N 79.47W
01/07/2024 E6.0 inch Randolph WV Dept of Highways
6 to 8 inches in the Harman area, mostly
within the past 4 hours and still snowing
hard.
&&Local storm report, Jan 7, 9:49 PM EST, 5 hours 11 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
949 PM EST Sun Jan 7 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0902 PM Snow Snowshoe 38.41N 80.00W
01/07/2024 M5.0 inch Pocahontas WV CO-OP Observer
Since 7 am. 9 inches on the ground.
&&Local storm report, Jan 7, 9:51 PM EST, 5 hours 9 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
951 PM EST Sun Jan 7 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0700 PM Snow 3 SE Stanaford 37.78N 81.11W
01/07/2024 M0.1 inch Raleigh WV ASOS
Beckley ASOS at Raleigh County Memorial
Airport.
&&Local storm report, Jan 7, 9:54 PM EST, 5 hours 6 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report...Summary
National Weather Service Charleston WV
954 PM EST Sun Jan 7 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0902 PM Snow Snowshoe 38.41N 80.00W
01/07/2024 M5.0 inch Pocahontas WV CO-OP Observer
Since 7 am. 9 inches on the ground.
0854 PM Snow 3 ENE Harman 38.94N 79.47W
01/07/2024 E6.0 inch Randolph WV Dept of Highways
6 to 8 inches in the Harman area, mostly
within the past 4 hours and still snowing
hard.
0847 PM Snow 8 ENE Webster Springs 38.53N 80.29W
01/07/2024 E8.0 inch Webster WV Dept of Highways
Point Mountain, elevation about 3500 feet.
One to three inches most elsewhere above
2000 feet in Webster County, no more than a
trace at Webster Springs at around 1900
feet.
0835 PM Snow 2 ESE Durbin 38.53N 79.79W
01/07/2024 E0.5 inch Pocahontas WV CO-OP Observer
1 S Bartow.
0835 PM Snow 8 NW Cass Scenic Railro 38.52N 80.04W
01/07/2024 E0.5 inch Randolph WV Trained Spotter
0731 PM Snow 1 WSW Webster Springs 38.47N 80.43W
01/07/2024 M2.0 inch Webster WV Public
At 2300 ft.
0700 PM Snow 1 WSW Webster Springs 38.47N 80.43W
01/07/2024 M2.0 inch Webster WV Trained Spotter
8 am through 7 pm. No snow fell from 7 pm
through the 9 pm time of the call.
0700 PM Snow 3 SE Stanaford 37.78N 81.11W
01/07/2024 M0.1 inch Raleigh WV ASOS
Beckley ASOS at Raleigh County Memorial
Airport.
0700 PM Snow 3 S Elkins 38.93N 79.85W
01/07/2024 M0.2 inch Randolph WV ASOS
0615 PM Snow 7 W Harman 38.91N 79.65W
01/07/2024 E4.5 inch Randolph WV Public
Via social media. About 4.5 in Alpena. It
has snowed all day, so this is settled snow,
plus iti is windy now, gusting to 20 mph.
Measured this where shoveled last night. 9
inches of snow on the table on the porch
includes old snow from Friday night into
Saturday.
0552 PM Snow 4 ESE Beverly 38.83N 79.81W
01/07/2024 M1.2 inch Randolph WV Trained Spotter
Represents snowfall from snow event that
began between 6 and 7 am 1/7. Temp was 33-34
degrees until dropping to 32 at about 3 pm.
0300 PM Snow 5 NNW Hillsboro 38.20N 80.24W
01/07/2024 E6.0 inch Pocahontas WV Public
Via social media. Time of post was around 4
pm. Cranberry Glades area of Pocahontas
County earlier. Whiteout conditions at
times. Approximately 3500 ft and
approximately 6 inches.
&&Special weather statement, Jan 7, 9:57 PM EST, 5 hours 3 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 957 PM EST Sun Jan 7 2024 WVZ516-518-519-521-080500- Southeast Raleigh-Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas- Northwest Webster- Including the cities of Beckley, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Holly River State, Webster Springs, and Cowen 957 PM EST Sun Jan 7 2024 ................SLICK SPOTS POSSIBLE OVERNIGHT.................. Lingering snow showers will gradually taper off through midnight, or shortly thereafter, with an additional half an inch of snow in some locations. Slick spots are possible overnight, particularly across the higher ridges. If traveling tonight, slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. Use caution, especially on secondary and back roads.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 3:00 AM EST | High Wind Warning | RLX | Fayette, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Raleigh, Randolph, Webster | 40 hr |
| Jan 8, 1:01 PM EST | Flood Watch | RLX | Fayette, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Randolph, Webster | 42 hr |
| Jan 8, 2:07 PM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | RLX | Fayette, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Randolph, Webster | 22 hr |
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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.