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High Wind Warning 4, NWS Pittsburgh, PA
NWS Pittsburgh, PA issued this high wind warning at Dec 28, 2025, 11:35 AM EST for Tucker County, West Virginia. It took effect at Dec 29, 2025, 4:00 AM EST. It was in force for 33 hr. 4 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
- Dec 28, 2025, 11:35 AM EST (16:35 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 29, 2025, 4:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Dec 30, 2025, 1:00 PM EST
- In force
- 33 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Pittsburgh, PA
County Tucker County, WV
The radar
The Pittsburgh radar (KPBZ), 167 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:36 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 5:10 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 5 E Canaan Hgts, WV | Mesonet station DY003 5 E Canaan Heights. |
| Dec 29, 12:10 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 5 E Canaan Hgts, WV | DY003 Cabin Mountain Dolly Sods. Sustained wind of 42 mph at 12:30 pm. |
| Dec 29, 4:40 PM EST | HIGH SUST WINDS 45 | 7 Ne Canaan Hgts, WV | Dolly Sods, WV. Elevation: 4,035ft. |
| Dec 29, 4:40 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 7 Ne Canaan Hgts, WV | Dolly Sods, WV. Elevation: 4,035. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Pittsburgh, PA (KPIT), launched 12:00Z, 4.6 hours before the alert went out and 151 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
- 654 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 55 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 209 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 238 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
764 WWUS71 KPBZ 281635 NPWPBZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 1135 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 WVZ514-290200- /O.UPG.KPBZ.HW.A.0002.251229T1200Z-251230T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPBZ.HW.W.0004.251229T0900Z-251230T1800Z/ Eastern Tucker- Including the cities of Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley 1135 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 1 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... Please report downed trees, power lines or large branches by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. && $$ OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ007>009-013>016-020>022-029- 031-073>078-WVZ001>004-012-021-509>513-290200- /O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0020.251229T0600Z-251230T0600Z/ Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH- Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Mercer-Venango-Forest- Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Beaver-Allegheny-Armstrong- Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Westmoreland- Fayette-Higher Elevations of Fayette-Indiana- Higher Elevations of Indiana-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-Wetzel- Marion-Monongalia- Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston- Eastern Preston-Western Tucker- Including the cities of Terra Alta, Wellsburg, Hendricks, Malvern, St. Clairsville, New Castle, Woodsfield, Butler, Ambridge, Ford City, Waynesburg, Carrollton, East Liverpool, Hazelton, Clarion, Dover, New Martinsville, Pittsburgh Metro Area, New Kensington, Coopers Rock, Tionesta, Cadiz, Punxsutawney, Morgantown, Moundsville, Hermitage, Salem, Bruceton Mills, Indiana, Brookville, Kittanning, Canonsburg, Champion, Parsons, Fairmont, Kingwood, Monaca, Beaver Falls, Lower Burrell, Rowlesburg, Wheeling, Murrysville, Latrobe, Cambridge, Uniontown, Armagh, Weirton, Aliquippa, Saint George, Caldwell, Coshocton, New Philadelphia, Follansbee, Sharon, Ellwood City, Donegal, Steubenville, Martins Ferry, Oil City, Franklin, Grove City, Washington, Greensburg, Ohiopyle, Zanesville, Monessen, Columbiana, and Ligonier 1135 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Please report downed trees, power lines or large branches by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. && $$ CL
7 follow-up statements
062 WWUS71 KPBZ 290022 NPWPBZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 722 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 WVZ514-291100- /O.CON.KPBZ.HW.W.0004.251229T0900Z-251230T1800Z/ Eastern Tucker- Including the cities of Davis, Canaan Valley, and Thomas 722 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 1 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... Please report downed trees, power lines or large branches by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. && $$ OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ007>009-013>016-020>022-029- 031-073>078-WVZ001>004-012-021-509>513-291100- /O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0020.251229T0600Z-251230T0600Z/ Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH- Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Mercer-Venango-Forest- Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Beaver-Allegheny-Armstrong- Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Westmoreland- Fayette-Higher Elevations of Fayette-Indiana- Higher Elevations of Indiana-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-Wetzel- Marion-Monongalia- Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston- Eastern Preston-Western Tucker- Including the cities of St. Clairsville, Brookville, Clarion, Washington, Punxsutawney, Indiana, Dover, Columbiana, Bruceton Mills, Ellwood City, Rowlesburg, Murrysville, Lower Burrell, Tionesta, Kittanning, Cadiz, Ambridge, Beaver Falls, Canonsburg, Weirton, Parsons, Franklin, Coopers Rock, Kingwood, Steubenville, Coshocton, New Kensington, Monaca, Moundsville, New Martinsville, Pittsburgh Metro Area, Salem, Hendricks, Aliquippa, Hazelton, Martins Ferry, Waynesburg, Wheeling, Wellsburg, Ligonier, Zanesville, Ford City, Donegal, New Philadelphia, Carrollton, Oil City, East Liverpool, Uniontown, Ohiopyle, Follansbee, Greensburg, Caldwell, Woodsfield, New Castle, Latrobe, Monessen, Fairmont, Saint George, Cambridge, Butler, Terra Alta, Champion, Morgantown, Malvern, Armagh, Hermitage, Sharon, and Grove City 722 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Please report downed trees, power lines or large branches by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. && $$ Lupo
822 WWUS71 KPBZ 290748 NPWPBZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 248 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 WVZ514-291915- /O.CON.KPBZ.HW.W.0004.251229T0900Z-251230T1800Z/ Eastern Tucker- Including the cities of Thomas, Davis, and Canaan Valley 248 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...Until 1 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... Please report downed trees, power lines or large branches by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. && $$ OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ007>009-013>016-020>022-029- 031-073>078-WVZ001>004-012-021-509>513-291915- /O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-251230T0600Z/ Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH- Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Mercer-Venango-Forest- Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Beaver-Allegheny-Armstrong- Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Westmoreland- Fayette-Higher Elevations of Fayette-Indiana- Higher Elevations of Indiana-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-Wetzel- Marion-Monongalia- Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston- Eastern Preston-Western Tucker- Including the cities of Caldwell, Coshocton, Steubenville, Moundsville, Dover, Martins Ferry, Malvern, Pittsburgh Metro Area, Monaca, Hazelton, Rowlesburg, East Liverpool, New Philadelphia, Zanesville, Indiana, Franklin, Bruceton Mills, Waynesburg, Hermitage, St. Clairsville, Morgantown, Ellwood City, Kingwood, Ambridge, Cadiz, Cambridge, Canonsburg, Weirton, Murrysville, Champion, Coopers Rock, Beaver Falls, Parsons, New Castle, Saint George, Clarion, Monessen, Woodsfield, Washington, Sharon, Ohiopyle, Follansbee, Fairmont, Grove City, Latrobe, Wellsburg, Butler, Tionesta, Lower Burrell, Hendricks, Greensburg, Uniontown, Kittanning, Donegal, Wheeling, Aliquippa, Terra Alta, Carrollton, Ford City, New Kensington, Salem, New Martinsville, Ligonier, Brookville, Oil City, Armagh, Punxsutawney, and Columbiana 248 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Please report downed trees, power lines or large branches by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. && $$ WM
976 WWUS71 KPBZ 291850 NPWPBZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 150 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 WVZ514-300300- /O.CON.KPBZ.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251230T1800Z/ Eastern Tucker- Including the cities of Davis, Canaan Valley, and Thomas 150 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...Until 1 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A gust of 62 mph was measured by a weather station 5 miles east of Canaan Heights WV at 12:10 pm EST. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ007>009-013>016-020>022-029- 031-073>078-WVZ001>004-012-021-509>513-300300- /O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-251230T0600Z/ Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH- Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Mercer-Venango-Forest- Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Beaver-Allegheny-Armstrong- Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Westmoreland- Fayette-Higher Elevations of Fayette-Indiana- Higher Elevations of Indiana-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-Wetzel- Marion-Monongalia- Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston- Eastern Preston-Western Tucker- Including the cities of Martins Ferry, Greensburg, Woodsfield, Weirton, Hendricks, Clarion, Pittsburgh Metro Area, Rowlesburg, Carrollton, Ambridge, Ellwood City, Ford City, Latrobe, Butler, Ligonier, Armagh, New Castle, Washington, Malvern, Caldwell, Wellsburg, Franklin, Moundsville, Salem, Wheeling, Zanesville, Waynesburg, St. Clairsville, Tionesta, Fairmont, Murrysville, Grove City, Coopers Rock, Bruceton Mills, Aliquippa, Canonsburg, Follansbee, Saint George, Lower Burrell, Sharon, New Kensington, Ohiopyle, East Liverpool, Kingwood, Hermitage, Coshocton, Morgantown, Cadiz, Columbiana, Steubenville, Cambridge, Dover, Punxsutawney, Uniontown, Oil City, New Martinsville, Donegal, Monaca, Indiana, Terra Alta, Hazelton, Brookville, Parsons, Beaver Falls, Champion, New Philadelphia, Kittanning, and Monessen 150 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Numerous measured wind gusts of 45 to 62 mph have been recorded at area weather stations late this morning and early this afternoon. This includes a gust to 61 mph at 12:19 pm EST at the Pittsburgh International Airport. Power outages have also been reported in several areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Craven
808 WWUS71 KPBZ 300034 NPWPBZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 734 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ007>009-013>016-020>022-029- 031-073-075-077-WVZ001>004-012-021-509-300145- /O.CAN.KPBZ.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-251230T0600Z/ Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH- Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Mercer-Venango-Forest- Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Beaver-Allegheny-Armstrong- Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-Fayette-Indiana-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio- Marshall-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia- Including the cities of Zanesville, Lower Burrell, Indiana, Weirton, Morgantown, Woodsfield, Pittsburgh Metro Area, Punxsutawney, Butler, Greensburg, Follansbee, Moundsville, New Kensington, Cadiz, Uniontown, Ford City, Wellsburg, Washington, New Philadelphia, Aliquippa, Fairmont, Ambridge, Coshocton, Franklin, Monaca, Sharon, Martins Ferry, Caldwell, Monessen, Latrobe, Wheeling, New Martinsville, Dover, Carrollton, Tionesta, Grove City, Beaver Falls, Canonsburg, New Castle, Cambridge, Malvern, Salem, Waynesburg, Steubenville, Columbiana, Brookville, Clarion, St. Clairsville, Murrysville, Kittanning, East Liverpool, Ellwood City, Oil City, and Hermitage 734 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The threat for wind gusts above 45mph has ended. $$ WVZ514-300845- /O.CON.KPBZ.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251230T1800Z/ Eastern Tucker- Including the cities of Davis, Canaan Valley, and Thomas 734 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ PAZ074-076-078-WVZ510>513-300600- /O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-251230T0600Z/ Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette- Higher Elevations of Indiana-Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-Eastern Preston-Western Tucker- Including the cities of Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Armagh, Donegal, Parsons, Kingwood, Saint George, Ligonier, Coopers Rock, Champion, Ohiopyle, Hendricks, and Bruceton Mills 734 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland, and Higher Elevations of Indiana Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Preston, Preston, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston, and Western Tucker Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Hefferan
267 WWUS71 KPBZ 300430 NPWPBZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 1130 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 PAZ074-076-078-WVZ510>513-300530- /O.CAN.KPBZ.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-251230T0600Z/ Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette- Higher Elevations of Indiana-Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-Eastern Preston-Western Tucker- Including the cities of Saint George, Parsons, Ligonier, Ohiopyle, Coopers Rock, Hazelton, Kingwood, Hendricks, Terra Alta, Donegal, Bruceton Mills, Rowlesburg, Champion, and Armagh 1130 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The threat has ended. $$ WVZ514-301500- /O.CON.KPBZ.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251230T1800Z/ Eastern Tucker- Including the cities of Canaan Valley, Davis, and Thomas 1130 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...Until 1 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... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ Hefferan
539 WWUS71 KPBZ 301439 NPWPBZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 939 AM EST Tue Dec 30 2025 WVZ514-301800- /O.CON.KPBZ.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251230T1800Z/ Eastern Tucker- Including the cities of Thomas, Davis, and Canaan Valley 939 AM EST Tue Dec 30 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ 88
495 WWUS71 KPBZ 301747 NPWPBZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 1247 PM EST Tue Dec 30 2025 WVZ514-301900- /O.EXP.KPBZ.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251230T1800Z/ Eastern Tucker- Including the cities of Thomas, Davis, and Canaan Valley 1247 PM EST Tue Dec 30 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... Wind gusts over 50mph have wound down. Gusts between 40-45 mph remain possible through the afternoon. Future advisory level winds expected Wednesday and Thursday will be covered in the upcoming Winter Storm Warning. $$ AK
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 Pittsburgh, PA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Dec 28, 6:30 AM EST, 5 hours 5 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 28, 6:30 AM EST, 5 hours 5 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
630 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025
.SYNOPSIS...
Rain returns today with a crossing warm front. A strong cold
front will follow tonight into early Monday, with rain and
strong wind gusts. Windy conditions will continue into Tuesday
as temperatures turn sharply colder. Rain will change to snow
on Monday, and continue Tuesday, with the most impactful
accumulations expected across the Interstate 80 corridor and in
the ridges. Cold weather and periodic snow chances will then
continue for the upcoming week.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
KEY MESSAGES:
- Rain returns today
- Turning much warmer
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A deepening shortwave trough will advance to the Central CONUS
today. A deepening surface low is progged to track from the
Plains to southern Lake Michigan by late in the day. An initial
shortwave in SW flow ahead of the main trough will cross the
Upper Ohio Valley region today, in warm and moist advection.
The surface low's associated warm front is also expected to
lift north across the Upper Ohio Valley region today, spreading
rain across the area. The rain duration will likely be more
brief south of PIT, with this area south of the warm front by
mid morning. There could also be an isolated rumble of thunder
along the front with some minimal elevated instability.
The rain will taper off from S-N as the front lifts north
through the day. Much warmer temperatures are expected after
the passage of the warm front, as the wind veers from the E to
the S.
&&
.SHORT TERM /MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT/...
KEY MESSAGES:
- Rain/showers tonight with strong cold front
- Strong wind gusts along and behind the front
- Wind Advisory for much of the area
- High Wind Watch for eastern Tucker county WV
- Turning much colder with rain changing to snow Monday
- Most impactful snow accumulation I-80 corridor and in the ridges
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The upper trough and surface low will continue to advance to
the Great Lakes region tonight. The low will pull a strong cold
front across the region overnight into early Monday morning. A
line of showers is expected to cross the region along and ahead
of the front. Model soundings show a strong wind field aloft,
and some of these winds could mix down with this line. Issued a
Wind Advisory, starting at 1 AM, as this front approaches the
western portion of the forecast area (PHD-ZZV.) There could be a
rumble of thunder along this line, though instability is
limited.
Strong pressure rises behind the front, strong winds aloft, and
mixing with rapidly steepening lapse rates in cold advection
should result in wind gusts to 50 mph across much of the region
continuing late tonight through Monday. Areas across the higher
terrain of Tucker county WV could see gusts around 65 mph, where
the High Wind Watch remains in effect in coordination with
surrounding NWS offices. These gusts should continue into
Monday night before diminishing somewhat. Wind should remain
elevated across eastern Tucker county into Tuesday.
In addition to the wind, a sharp drop in temperature is expected
through the day Monday. After the initial band of rain showers
moves east of the area, a brief lull in precipitation is
expected. The parent upper trough is then expected to cross the
region during the afternoon and evening, as moisture wraps
around the surface low. Snow showers are expected to increase
through the afternoon, and continue Monday night. Some banding
to this snow is possible, which could create hazardous travel
conditions combined with the wind and sharp temperature drop.
The boundary layer flow is also expected to veer from SW to the
WNW, providing some connection off of the Great Lakes,
especially for areas along and north of the I-80 corridor. The
ridges should also see a period of upslope snow, though the wind
direction is less than optimal for the most efficient rates.
The snow showers should gradually taper off Tuesday as the
trough axis shifts east of the area, and the boundary layer flow
backs to the SW. Another shortwave in NW flow aloft is progged
to approach and cross the region Tuesday night, with another
increase in snow shower activity expected.
Winter weather headlines may be needed, mainly for the I-80
corridor and north, and will monitor this potential in future
forecasts.
&&
.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
KEY MESSAGES:
- Cold with periodic snow the end of the week
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Model ensembles indicate a longwave trough will persist across
the Eastern CONUS through the period. Shortwaves rotating around
the trough will maintain periodic snow chances and cold
temperatures through Friday. A reinforcing cold front is
currently expected to drop south across the region late
Wednesday into Thursday morning, resulting in enhanced snow
chances, with subsequent lake enhancement possible.
The trough is progged to become less amplified by Saturday, with
at least some moderation in temperature. Rain or snow is still
possible Saturday with the continued shortwave crossings through
the main trough.
&&
.AVIATION /12Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
KEY MESSAGES:
- MVFR/IFR restrictions continue through the TAF period with a
passing disturbance
- Rain returns today with a warm front
- Strong cold front; gusty winds expected after 06Z Monday
- Periodic restrictions and snow showers continue through
midweek as the pattern remains cold and active following
Monday's cold front..
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A jumble of LIFR/MVFR/VFR exists across the region to open the
TAF period. LIFR is most common across the lowlands with the
presence of low stratus/fog (freezing at DUJ). Slight downslope
effects have kept more dry air in at LBE/MGW through the
overnight hours allowing for VFR conditions. The warm front is
quickly advancing into the region at this time, bringing
increased rain chances, especially north of MGW with it.
Additional spotty rain is possible between 21Z today and 00Z
Monday. However, the majority of precipitation will likely track
north with the warm front.
Between 04Z to 08Z Monday, a cold front will likely be tracking
into eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania. High resolution
models depict a line of gusty showers along the cold front that
could briefly reduce visibility. However, the main impact will
be wind gusts between 30-45kts behind the cold front.
A brief lull in precipitation is expected early Monday morning
in the wake of the cold front, before a shortwave trough over
the Great Lakes drops into the region. Snow showers are expected
to develop, at times reducing visibility and cigs after 15Z
Monday.
Outlook... Restrictions to continue Monday with occasional snow
through Wednesday under upper troughing and cold W-NW flow.
&&
.PBZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...Wind Advisory from 1 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday for
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OH...Wind Advisory from 1 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday for
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WV...Wind Advisory from 1 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday for
WVZ001>004-012-021-509>513.
High Wind Watch from Monday morning through Tuesday afternoon
for WVZ514.
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SYNOPSIS...WM
NEAR TERM...WM
SHORT TERM...WM
LONG TERM...WM
AVIATION...Hefferan/AKHazardous weather outlook, Dec 28, 2:03 AM EST, 9 hours 32 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 203 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 WVZ514-290715- Eastern Tucker- 203 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .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. Wind gusts to 65 mph are possible Monday into Tuesday. In addition, 1 to 3 inches of snow during this time could result in hazardous travel conditions. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. PAZ074-076-078-WVZ510>513-290715- Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette- Higher Elevations of Indiana- Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston- Eastern Preston-Western Tucker- 203 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Pennsylvania, western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Wind Advisory. A strong cold front will cross the region late tonight. A line of showers along the front could produce wind gusts to 50 mph. .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. Wind Advisory. Wind gusts around 50 mph are likely behind the strong cold front Monday and Monday night. In addition, rapidly falling temperatures and snow showers could cause hazardous travel conditions Monday and Tuesday with 1 to 3 inches of accumulation. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. PAZ007>009-015-016-290715- Mercer-Venango-Forest-Clarion-Jefferson PA- 203 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Pennsylvania and western Pennsylvania. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Wind Advisory. A strong cold front will cross the region late tonight. A line of showers along the front could result in wind gusts around 50 mph. .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. Wind Advisory. Wind gusts around 50 mph are likely behind the front Monday and Monday night. In addition, snow showers and rapidly falling temperatures could result in hazardous travel conditions Monday into Tuesday. 2 to 4 inches of snow is expected through Tuesday, and a Winter Weather Advisory may be needed. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ013-014-020>022-029-031-073- 075-077-WVZ001>004-012-021-509-290715- Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH- Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Lawrence-Butler-Beaver- Allegheny-Armstrong-Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-Fayette-Indiana- Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia- 203 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Ohio, southwest Pennsylvania, western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Wind Advisory. A strong cold front will cross the region late tonight. A line of showers along the front could produce wind gusts around 50 mph. .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. Wind Advisory. Wind gusts to 50 mph are likely to continue behind the front Monday and Monday night. In addition, snow showers and sharply colder temperatures could result in localized hazardous travel during this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. WM
The office that day
Everything else NWS Pittsburgh, PA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 1:13 AM EST | Wind Advisory | PBZ | Brooke, Hancock, Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Ohio and 3 more | 46 hr |
| Dec 28, 1:31 PM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | PBZ | Monongalia, Preston, Tucker | 47 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.