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Wind Advisory 5, NWS Charleston, WV

March 4, 202512 counties in West Virginia; Buchanan County, Dickenson County, Virginia

NWS Charleston, WV issued this wind advisory at Mar 4, 2025, 2:23 AM EST for 12 counties in West Virginia; Buchanan County, Dickenson County, Virginia. It took effect at Mar 4, 2025, 6:00 PM EST. It was in force for 51 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 4, 2025, 2:23 AM EST (07:23 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 4, 2025, 6:00 PM EST
Expired
Mar 6, 2025, 9:16 PM EST
In force
51 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, WV

Counties Buchanan County, VA, Dickenson County, VA, Boone County, WV, Fayette County, WV, Logan County, WV, McDowell County, WV, Mingo County, WV, Nicholas County, WV, Pocahontas County, WV, Raleigh County, WV, Randolph County, WV, Upshur County, WV, Webster County, WV, Wyoming County, WV

The radar

The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 58 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:26 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

Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 00:00Z, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 174 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Roanoke, VA at 00:00Z on 2025-03-04Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Roanoke, VA at 00:00Z on 2025-03-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 56 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
3147 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
49 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
56 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
216 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

837 
WWUS71 KRLX 040723
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
223 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

VAZ003-004-WVZ024>026-033-034-039-515>523-525-526-041530-
/O.NEW.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.250304T2300Z-250306T0000Z/
Dickenson-Buchanan-Mingo-Logan-Boone-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-
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 Webster Springs, Sophia, Montgomery,
Logan, Williamson, War, Madison, Bradley, Gary, Grundy,
Prosperity, Richwood, Clintwood, Welch, Vansant, Craigsville,
Beckley, Summersville, Meadow Bridge, Holly River State Park,
Pineville, Elkins, Oak Hill, Chapmanville, Mullens, Fayetteville,
Harman, Birch River, Snowshoe, Buckhannon, Oceana, Cowen, and Man
223 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST 
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
13 follow-up statements
222 
WWUS71 KRLX 041351
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
851 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

VAZ003-004-WVZ024>026-033-034-039-515>523-525-526-042200-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.250304T2300Z-250306T0000Z/
Dickenson-Buchanan-Mingo-Logan-Boone-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-
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 Birch River, Webster Springs, Clintwood,
Pineville, Williamson, Elkins, Madison, Logan, Buckhannon,
Mullens, Fayetteville, Beckley, Man, Gary, Craigsville, Welch,
Prosperity, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Montgomery, Grundy,
Richwood, Sophia, Vansant, Oceana, Snowshoe, Cowen, Holly River
State Park, Harman, War, Bradley, Chapmanville, and Oak Hill
851 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM 
EST WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

RPY
940 
WWUS71 KRLX 042156
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
456 PM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

VAZ003-004-WVZ024>026-033-034-039-515>523-525-526-050800-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.250304T2300Z-250306T0000Z/
Dickenson-Buchanan-Mingo-Logan-Boone-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-
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 Man, Prosperity, Montgomery,
Fayetteville, Harman, Holly River State Park, Cowen, Snowshoe,
Williamson, Oak Hill, Welch, Birch River, Bradley, Elkins,
Sophia, Mullens, Pineville, Madison, Clintwood, Webster Springs,
Gary, Buckhannon, Summersville, Vansant, Chapmanville, Oceana,
Grundy, Beckley, Richwood, War, Craigsville, Logan, and Meadow
Bridge
456 PM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM 
EST WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

GW
647 
WWUS71 KRLX 050713
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
213 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

VAZ003-004-WVZ024>026-033-034-039-515>523-525-526-051515-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250306T0000Z/
Dickenson-Buchanan-Mingo-Logan-Boone-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-
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 Grundy, Mullens, Summersville, Snowshoe,
Gary, Harman, Fayetteville, Pineville, Montgomery, War, Holly
River State Park, Richwood, Oceana, Clintwood, Man, Oak Hill,
Vansant, Bradley, Craigsville, Elkins, Buckhannon, Cowen, Sophia,
Webster Springs, Madison, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Birch
River, Welch, Beckley, Meadow Bridge, and Prosperity
213 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

ARJ
140 
WWUS71 KRLX 051423
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
923 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

VAZ003-004-WVZ024>026-033-034-039-515>523-525-526-052230-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250306T0000Z/
Dickenson-Buchanan-Mingo-Logan-Boone-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-
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 Harman, Elkins, Sophia, War, Grundy,
Logan, Chapmanville, Buckhannon, Montgomery, Craigsville, Oceana,
Madison, Welch, Prosperity, Vansant, Beckley, Richwood, Man,
Mullens, Cowen, Williamson, Clintwood, Oak Hill, Holly River
State Park, Summersville, Snowshoe, Birch River, Pineville,
Webster Springs, Meadow Bridge, Fayetteville, Gary, and Bradley
923 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
338 
WWUS71 KRLX 051803
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
103 PM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

VAZ003-004-WVZ024>026-033-034-039-515>523-525-526-060215-
/O.EXT.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250307T0900Z/
Dickenson-Buchanan-Mingo-Logan-Boone-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-
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 Harman, Elkins, Sophia, War, Grundy,
Logan, Chapmanville, Buckhannon, Montgomery, Craigsville, Oceana,
Madison, Welch, Prosperity, Vansant, Beckley, Richwood, Man,
Mullens, Cowen, Williamson, Clintwood, Oak Hill, Holly River
State Park, Summersville, Snowshoe, Birch River, Pineville,
Webster Springs, Meadow Bridge, Fayetteville, Gary, and Bradley
103 PM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
715 
WWUS71 KRLX 051856
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
156 PM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

WVZ024>026-060000-
/O.EXT.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250306T0000Z/
Mingo-Logan-Boone-
Including the cities of Man, Madison, Logan, Chapmanville, and
Williamson
156 PM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Boone, Logan, and Mingo Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx 
as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

&&

$$

VAZ003-004-WVZ033-034-039-515>523-525-526-060300-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250307T0900Z/
Dickenson-Buchanan-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-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 Harman, Elkins, Sophia, War, Grundy,
Buckhannon, Montgomery, Craigsville, Oceana, Welch, Prosperity,
Vansant, Beckley, Richwood, Mullens, Cowen, Clintwood, Oak Hill,
Holly River State Park, Summersville, Snowshoe, Birch River,
Pineville, Webster Springs, Meadow Bridge, Fayetteville, Gary,
and Bradley
156 PM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
170 
WWUS71 KRLX 052209
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
509 PM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

VAZ003-004-WVZ033-034-039-515>523-525-526-060615-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250307T0900Z/
Dickenson-Buchanan-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-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, Welch, Summersville, Richwood,
Meadow Bridge, Craigsville, Montgomery, Harman, Snowshoe,
Beckley, Holly River State Park, Fayetteville, Clintwood,
Mullens, Grundy, Elkins, Vansant, Cowen, War, Sophia, Pineville,
Oak Hill, Gary, Oceana, Birch River, Prosperity, Webster Springs,
and Buckhannon
509 PM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

WVZ024>026-060000-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250306T0000Z/
Mingo-Logan-Boone-
Including the cities of Man, Logan, Madison, Chapmanville, and
Williamson
509 PM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* WHERE...Boone, Logan, and Mingo Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx 
as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

&&

$$

JZ
475 
WWUS71 KRLX 052349
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
649 PM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

WVZ024>026-060100-
/O.EXP.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250306T0000Z/
Mingo-Logan-Boone-
Including the cities of Man, Logan, Madison, Chapmanville, and
Williamson
649 PM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

The threat has ended.

$$

VAZ003-004-WVZ033-034-039-515>523-525-526-060800-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250307T0900Z/
Dickenson-Buchanan-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-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, Welch, Summersville, Richwood,
Meadow Bridge, Craigsville, Montgomery, Harman, Snowshoe,
Beckley, Holly River State Park, Fayetteville, Clintwood,
Mullens, Grundy, Elkins, Vansant, Cowen, War, Sophia, Pineville,
Oak Hill, Gary, Oceana, Birch River, Prosperity, Webster Springs,
and Buckhannon
649 PM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

JZ
373 
WWUS71 KRLX 061104
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
604 AM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

VAZ003-004-WVZ033-034-039-515>523-525-526-061915-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250307T0900Z/
Dickenson-Buchanan-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-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 Buckhannon, Sophia, Harman, Grundy,
Mullens, Vansant, War, Montgomery, Richwood, Elkins, Clintwood,
Oak Hill, Prosperity, Meadow Bridge, Beckley, Fayetteville,
Oceana, Holly River State Park, Welch, Craigsville, Webster
Springs, Pineville, Summersville, Birch River, Cowen, Bradley,
Snowshoe, and Gary
604 AM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

ARJ
610 
WWUS71 KRLX 061748
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1248 PM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

VAZ003-004-WVZ033-034-039-515>523-525-526-070200-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250307T0900Z/
Dickenson-Buchanan-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-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 Sophia, Buckhannon, Clintwood,
Fayetteville, Webster Springs, Pineville, Meadow Bridge, Cowen,
Bradley, Harman, Vansant, Gary, War, Birch River, Holly River
State Park, Snowshoe, Oak Hill, Craigsville, Mullens, Montgomery,
Richwood, Oceana, Elkins, Grundy, Welch, Summersville,
Prosperity, and Beckley
1248 PM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

JP
476 
WWUS71 KRLX 062253
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
553 PM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

VAZ003-004-WVZ033-034-039-515>523-525-526-070700-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250307T0900Z/
Dickenson-Buchanan-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-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 Fayetteville, Prosperity, Webster
Springs, Buckhannon, Pineville, Summersville, Birch River,
Elkins, Vansant, Richwood, Welch, Craigsville, Beckley, Grundy,
Holly River State Park, Mullens, Cowen, Snowshoe, Clintwood, Oak
Hill, Gary, Meadow Bridge, War, Harman, Montgomery, Bradley,
Oceana, and Sophia
553 PM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

JZ
388 
WWUS71 KRLX 070030
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
730 PM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

VAZ003-004-WVZ033-034-039-515>522-525-070130-
/O.CAN.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250307T0900Z/
Dickenson-Buchanan-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Northwest Raleigh-
Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette-Northwest
Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-
Northwest Randolph-
Including the cities of Fayetteville, Prosperity, Webster
Springs, Buckhannon, Pineville, Summersville, Birch River,
Elkins, Vansant, Richwood, Welch, Craigsville, Beckley, Grundy,
Holly River State Park, Mullens, Cowen, Clintwood, Oak Hill,
Gary, Meadow Bridge, War, Montgomery, Bradley, Oceana, and Sophia
730 PM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

WVZ523-526-070830-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250307T0900Z/
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Harman and Snowshoe
730 PM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

JZ
619 
WWUS71 KRLX 070216
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
916 PM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

WVZ523-526-070330-
/O.CAN.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250307T0900Z/
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Harman and Snowshoe
916 PM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The threat has ended.

$$

JZ

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 Mar 4, 12:53 AM EST, 1 hour 30 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 4, 12:53 AM EST, 1 hour 30 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1253 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

.SYNOPSIS...
Dry weather on Tuesday amid moderating temperatures as high pressure
exits east. Potent cold front brings strong gusty winds and rain
Tuesday night into Wednesday, switching to snow by Thursday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TODAY/...
As of 830 PM Monday...

Weak isentropic lift across the Mid-Ohio Valley and northward
has resulted in persistent mid-level clouds across the area
throughout the afternoon and evening. While the probability is
low, isolated sprinkles cannot be ruled out through early
tonight, although most precipitation will likely remain in the
form of virga given very dry antecedent low-levels. Have
increased cloud cover throughout the early overnight across the
Mid-Ohio Valley and northern WV.

Otherwise, dry weather is expected across the vast majority of
the forecast area amid increasing upper level clouds later
tonight. Did tweak down overnight temperatures across the
valleys given low dew points and some decoupling this evening.
The rest of the forecast remains on track.

As of 1145 AM Monday...

A high pressure system will continue to provide dry weather
across the region tonight and Tuesday as it slides off to the
east. A warm front will provide some clouds this afternoon and
tonight, but no precipitation is expected. Southerly winds
will develop as the high slides eastward, allowing for
moderating temperatures. With some a decent breeze overnight,
the National Blend of Models went well above MOS guidance. There
is some concern in the deeper mountain valleys that typically
radiate good, with the timing of the winds stopping the
radiation being critical. Will need to monitor those valleys
this evening as they could get lower than expected during the
evening hours. Afternoon temperatures by Tuesday afternoon are
expected to be in the 60s for the lowlands and even some lower
elevations in the mountains.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT/...
As of 1152 AM Monday...

The next potent low pressure system will approach late Tuesday night
into Wednesday with a large shield of precipitation approaching from
the southwest Wednesday morning. The strong area of low pressure
will create a tightened surface pressure gradient, resulting in
gusty wind across the forecast area. At this time, wind
potential generally looks to be below advisory criteria. There
is some potential for isolated severe thunderstorms. The SPC
currently has our area outlooked in a marginal risk Wednesday.
However, the timing of the main frontal passage looks to be
during the morning or early afternoon, allowing minimal time for
destabilization. Models only forecast 200- 500 J/kg of MLCAPE
between 12Z and 18Z Wednesday with 50-75 kts of 0- 6km bulk
shear. The large amount of shear may hinder the organization of
severe thunderstorms. Perhaps the main threat of any storm that
develops could be damaging wind gusts as heavy rain pulls strong
winds from aloft down to the surface.

Temperatures will run quite mild Wednesday with highs in the upper
60s to near 70 degrees. By Wednesday night, cold air will wrap
around the backside of low pressure, bringing lows down into the
lower 30s areawide. Temperatures will only reach the 30s and lower
40s for daytime highs Thursday.

Snow showers can be expected Thursday across the northeast mountains
as westerly upslope winds carry moisture into the area from the
lower Great Lakes. A few inches of snow accumulation can be expected
in the higher elevations.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 1152 AM Monday...

Dry weather will return Friday under high pressure. A weak wave of
low pressure will approach this weekend, potentially bringing
another round of rain and snow showers Saturday, with light
accumulating snow possible in the northeast mountains. Models
diverge from Sunday onward, with some solutions bringing dry
weather and high pressure Sunday, and other solutions keeping
the chance of upslope rain and snow showers Sunday in the higher
elevations. We will keep a slight chance of precipitation in
our forecast for now.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 1253 AM Tuesday...

VFR conditions expected through the period with light to calm
winds this morning across the lowlands; light, persistent
SE'rly winds across the mountain ridges. Warm front will
lift northward through the area, allowing for chances of some
very light rain showers across SE Ohio and Ohio River Valley of
West Virginia next few hours. This activity will cease by
~07-08z as it lifts out of the area.

LLWS between 30-40kts was left into the TAFs until ~09-10z at
most sites as winds are light to calm, but flow will gradually
be picking up early this morning to eventually mitigate the
LLWS.

Clouds will filter in through the day today, but will still
remain VFR. S-SE'rly winds will become breezy to gusty through
the day with gusts between 20 and 30kts likely across the
mountains this afternoon.

After ~00z Tuesday, VFR to remain until disturbance moves up
from the south, bringing likelihood of rain after ~06z. SE'rly
flow remains gusty with gusts up to 35-40 mph likely.

FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND ALTERNATE SCENARIOS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY...

FORECAST CONFIDENCE: High.

ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: None.

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                                   TUE 03/04/25
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  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    H    H    H
PKB CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H
CKB CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H

AFTER 06Z WEDNESDAY...
IFR conditions are possible in showers and isolated thunderstorms
Tuesday night and through the day Wednesday, then in snow
showers Wednesday night and Thursday.

&&

.RLX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WV...None.
OH...None.
KY...None.
VA...None.

&&

SYNOPSIS...RPY/GW/JMC
NEAR TERM...RPY/GW
SHORT TERM...JMC
LONG TERM...JMC
AVIATION...LTC
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 3, 4:19 PM EST, 10 hours 4 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston WV
419 PM EST Mon Mar 3 2025

WVZ520-522-523-526-042130-
Southeast Nicholas-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-
Southeast Randolph-
419 PM EST Mon Mar 3 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast and
southeast West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

There is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms Wednesday.

Gusty winds of 35 to 45 mph are expected late Tuesday night through
Wednesday, with wind gusts 40 to 50 mph early Thursday morning into
Thursday night. Power outages may be possible with these winds.

Light accumulating snow is possible late Wednesday night through
Thursday.

.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-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>011-013>020-024>034-039-040-515>519-
521-524-525-042130-
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-
Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-
Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-
Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-
Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-
Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Northwest Webster-
Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-
419 PM EST Mon Mar 3 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Kentucky, southwest
Virginia and much of West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Dry and breezy conditions Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday evening
will result in elevated fire danger across the area.

There is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms Wednesday.

Gusty winds of 30 to 40 mph are expected late Tuesday night through
Wednesday, and then again on Thursday.

.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.

OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-042130-
Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-
Lawrence OH-
419 PM EST Mon Mar 3 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

There is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms Wednesday.

Gusty winds of 30 to 40 mph are expected late Tuesday night through
Wednesday, and then again on Thursday.

.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

Special weather statement, Mar 3, 9:46 PM EST, 4 hours 37 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
946 PM EST Mon Mar 3 2025

VAZ003-004-041100-
Dickenson-Buchanan-
Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, and Vansant
946 PM EST Mon Mar 3 2025

...ELEVATED FIRE DANGER TUESDAY AFTERNOON INTO TUESDAY EVENING...

Minimum afternoon relative humidity values ranging from around 30
to 40 percent and strengthening southerly winds will result in
elevated fire danger across the area throughout Tuesday afternoon
into the evening, with wind gusts in excess of 30 mph possible.

Any ignition source may quickly get out of control Tuesday
afternoon given the gusty winds. For your safety and the safety
of others, you are urged to avoid outdoor burning on Tuesday.
Please refer to and follow your state and local burn laws.

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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.