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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Pittsburgh, PA

February 6, 2026Tucker County, West Virginia

NWS Pittsburgh, PA issued this high wind warning at Feb 6, 2026, 12:49 AM EST for Tucker County, West Virginia. It took effect at Feb 6, 2026, 10:00 PM EST. It was in force for 24 hr. 6 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
Feb 6, 2026, 12:49 AM EST (05:49 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 6, 2026, 10:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 7, 2026, 10:00 PM EST
In force
24 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 05:48 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 7, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 6.8Davis, WV
Feb 7, 9:00 AM ESTSNOW 6.13 S Canaan Hgts, WV
Feb 7, 4:50 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 465 E Canaan Heights, WV
Feb 7, 5:50 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 505 E Canaan Heights, WV
Feb 7, 6:10 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 485 E Canaan Heights, WV
Feb 7, 7:20 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 485 E Canaan Heights, WV

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 00:00Z, 5.8 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Pittsburgh, PA at 00:00Z on 2026-02-06Temperature 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, Pittsburgh, PA at 00:00Z on 2026-02-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 81 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1058 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
24 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
81 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
96 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

554 
WWUS71 KPBZ 060549
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
1249 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

WVZ514-061600-
/O.NEW.KPBZ.HW.W.0001.260207T0300Z-260208T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPBZ.EC.W.0005.260207T0600Z-260208T1500Z/
Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Canaan Valley, Thomas, and Davis
1249 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST
SATURDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
  gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning,
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Tucker County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM
  EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 AM Saturday to
  10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind
  chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go
outside.

&&

$$

PAZ007>009-014>016-022-074-076>078-WVZ512-061600-
/O.CON.KPBZ.EC.W.0005.260207T0600Z-260208T1500Z/
Mercer-Venango-Forest-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Armstrong-
Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette-
Indiana-Higher Elevations of Indiana-Eastern Preston-
Including the cities of Armagh, Hazelton, Ford City, Sharon, Butler,
Kittanning, Ligonier, Punxsutawney, Indiana, Tionesta, Clarion,
Donegal, Oil City, Rowlesburg, Terra Alta, Franklin, Brookville,
Grove City, Hermitage, Ohiopyle, and Champion
1249 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania
  and northern West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go
outside.

&&

$$

OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ013-020-021-029-031-073-075-
WVZ001>004-012-021-509>511-513-061600-
/O.CON.KPBZ.CW.Y.0010.260207T0600Z-260208T1500Z/
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Lawrence-Beaver-Allegheny-
Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-Fayette-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-
Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Western Tucker-
Including the cities of Woodsfield, New Martinsville, Aliquippa,
Wellsburg, Parsons, Coshocton, Morgantown, Greensburg, Ellwood City,
East Liverpool, Zanesville, Canonsburg, Uniontown, Latrobe, New
Philadelphia, Washington, Kingwood, Martins Ferry, Wheeling,
Monessen, Murrysville, Follansbee, Salem, Moundsville, Ambridge, New
Kensington, Waynesburg, Saint George, Monaca, Bruceton Mills, Beaver
Falls, Dover, New Castle, Fairmont, Columbiana, Cadiz, Carrollton,
Weirton, Malvern, Hendricks, Pittsburgh Metro Area,
Cambridge, St. Clairsville, Coopers Rock, Steubenville, Caldwell,
and Lower Burrell
1249 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 10
AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, southwest and western
  Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West
  Virginia.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

Rackley
5 follow-up statements
826 
WWUS71 KPBZ 061525
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
1025 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

WVZ514-070100-
/O.CON.KPBZ.HW.W.0001.260207T0300Z-260208T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPBZ.EC.W.0005.260207T0600Z-260208T1500Z/
Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Canaan Valley, Thomas, and Davis
1025 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10
PM EST SATURDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
  gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning,
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of western Pennsylvania and northern West
  Virginia.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM
  EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 AM Saturday to
  10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills as low
  as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little
  as 30 minutes.

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.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go
outside.

&&

$$

PAZ007>009-014>016-022-074-076>078-WVZ512-070100-
/O.CON.KPBZ.EC.W.0005.260207T0600Z-260208T1500Z/
Mercer-Venango-Forest-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Armstrong-
Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette-
Indiana-Higher Elevations of Indiana-Eastern Preston-
Including the cities of Punxsutawney, Armagh, Brookville, Oil City,
Kittanning, Ligonier, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Franklin, Grove City,
Hermitage, Butler, Tionesta, Ohiopyle, Donegal, Indiana, Clarion,
Champion, Ford City, Sharon, and Hazelton
1025 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of western Pennsylvania and northern West
  Virginia.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go
outside.

&&

$$

OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ013-020-021-029-031-073-075-
WVZ001>004-012-021-509>511-513-070100-
/O.CON.KPBZ.CW.Y.0010.260207T0600Z-260208T1500Z/
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Lawrence-Beaver-Allegheny-
Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-Fayette-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-
Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Western Tucker-
Including the cities of Woodsfield, Aliquippa, Hendricks, Bruceton
Mills, Follansbee, Caldwell, Uniontown, Monessen,
Malvern, St. Clairsville, Moundsville, Martins Ferry, Coshocton,
Salem, Waynesburg, Ambridge, Wellsburg, Morgantown, New Castle,
Latrobe, Kingwood, Zanesville, Monaca, Saint George, Columbiana,
Coopers Rock, Wheeling, Dover, Murrysville, Cambridge, New
Martinsville, New Philadelphia, Washington, Canonsburg, Weirton,
Lower Burrell, Pittsburgh Metro Area, Beaver Falls, Ellwood City,
Steubenville, Greensburg, Parsons, Fairmont, Cadiz, New Kensington,
East Liverpool, and Carrollton
1025 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 10
AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and
  northern West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

88
091 
WWUS71 KPBZ 070021
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
721 PM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

WVZ514-071100-
/O.CON.KPBZ.HW.W.0001.260207T0300Z-260208T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPBZ.EC.W.0005.260207T0600Z-260208T1500Z/
Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Canaan Valley, Thomas, and Davis
721 PM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST SATURDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
  gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning,
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Tucker County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 10 PM EST Saturday. For the
  Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills as low
  as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little
  as 30 minutes.

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.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go
outside.

&&

$$

PAZ007>009-014>016-022-074-076>078-WVZ512-071100-
/O.CON.KPBZ.EC.W.0005.260207T0600Z-260208T1500Z/
Mercer-Venango-Forest-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Armstrong-
Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette-
Indiana-Higher Elevations of Indiana-Eastern Preston-
Including the cities of Hazelton, Hermitage, Grove City, Kittanning,
Rowlesburg, Tionesta, Oil City, Ligonier, Punxsutawney, Ford City,
Terra Alta, Butler, Champion, Armagh, Franklin, Indiana, Sharon,
Ohiopyle, Brookville, Donegal, and Clarion
721 PM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of western Pennsylvania and northern West
  Virginia.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go
outside.

&&

$$

OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ013-020-021-029-031-073-075-
WVZ001>004-012-021-509>511-513-071100-
/O.CON.KPBZ.CW.Y.0010.260207T0600Z-260208T1500Z/
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Lawrence-Beaver-Allegheny-
Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-Fayette-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-
Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Western Tucker-
Including the cities of Coshocton, Latrobe, Zanesville, Lower
Burrell, Washington, Pittsburgh Metro Area, Waynesburg, Murrysville,
Canonsburg, Beaver Falls, New Kensington, Uniontown, Kingwood,
Martins Ferry, Fairmont, Greensburg, Cambridge, Steubenville, Ellwood
City, Ambridge, Salem, Monaca, Saint George, Parsons, New
Philadelphia, Wellsburg, Bruceton Mills, New Martinsville, Dover,
Carrollton, Morgantown, Moundsville, Monessen, Woodsfield, Cadiz,
Coopers Rock, Weirton, Columbiana,
New Castle, East Liverpool, St. Clairsville, Malvern, Follansbee,
Caldwell, Hendricks, Wheeling, and Aliquippa
721 PM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 10
AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and
  northern West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

Lupo
632 
WWUS71 KPBZ 071053
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
553 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

WVZ514-071900-
/O.CON.KPBZ.EC.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPBZ.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260208T0300Z/
Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Davis, Canaan Valley, and Thomas
553 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
  as low as 27 below zero. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds
  15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Tucker County.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For
  the High Wind Warning, until 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills as low
  as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little
  as 30 minutes.

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.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go
outside.

&&

$$

PAZ007>009-014>016-022-074-076>078-WVZ512-071900-
/O.CON.KPBZ.EC.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
Mercer-Venango-Forest-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Armstrong-
Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette-
Indiana-Higher Elevations of Indiana-Eastern Preston-
Including the cities of Ford City, Punxsutawney, Brookville, Terra
Alta, Rowlesburg, Oil City, Champion, Ohiopyle, Sharon, Hazelton,
Butler, Franklin, Ligonier, Tionesta, Kittanning, Donegal, Indiana,
Armagh, Hermitage, Clarion, and Grove City
553 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania
  and northern West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go
outside.

&&

$$

OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ013-020-021-029-031-073-075-
WVZ001>004-012-021-509>511-513-071900-
/O.CON.KPBZ.CW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Lawrence-Beaver-Allegheny-
Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-Fayette-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-
Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Western Tucker-
Including the cities of Latrobe, Woodsfield, Ellwood City, Monaca,
Zanesville, Pittsburgh Metro Area, Steubenville, New Philadelphia,
Murrysville, Cambridge, New Castle, Parsons, Malvern, Aliquippa,
Washington, Columbiana, Ambridge, Coopers Rock, Wheeling, Greensburg,
Weirton, New Kensington, Lower Burrell, Salem, Cadiz, Martins Ferry,
Coshocton, Bruceton Mills, Monessen, Follansbee, Kingwood,
Waynesburg, Dover, Canonsburg,
St. Clairsville, Uniontown, Fairmont, Carrollton, Moundsville,
Caldwell, Beaver Falls, Wellsburg, New Martinsville, Saint George,
Morgantown, Hendricks, and East Liverpool
553 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 16 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, southwest and western
  Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West
  Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 16 below zero could result
  in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

Rackley
030 
WWUS71 KPBZ 071717
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
1217 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

PAZ007-008-080300-
/O.CAN.KPBZ.EC.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KPBZ.CW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
Mercer-Venango-
Including the cities of Franklin, Hermitage, Sharon, Grove City, and
Oil City
1217 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero.

* WHERE...Mercer and Venango Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
  could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not
  taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

OHZ048-057>059-068-069-PAZ031-WVZ004-012-021-509-071830-
/O.CAN.KPBZ.CW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
Coshocton-Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Greene-Marshall-
Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
Including the cities of New Martinsville, Cambridge, Moundsville,
Fairmont, Zanesville, Martins Ferry, Woodsfield, Coshocton,
Waynesburg, Morgantown, St. Clairsville, and Caldwell
1217 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Confidence in wind chills less than 10 below has decreased overnight.

$$

WVZ514-080300-
/O.CON.KPBZ.EC.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPBZ.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260208T0300Z/
Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Canaan Valley, Davis, and Thomas
1217 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
  as low as 25 below zero. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds
  15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Tucker County.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For
  the High Wind Warning, until 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills as low
  as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little
  as 30 minutes.

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.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go
outside.

&&

$$

PAZ009-014>016-022-074-076>078-WVZ512-080300-
/O.CON.KPBZ.EC.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
Forest-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Armstrong-Higher Elevations of
Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette-Indiana-Higher
Elevations of Indiana-Eastern Preston-
Including the cities of Kittanning, Clarion, Rowlesburg, Ford City,
Indiana, Butler, Punxsutawney, Hazelton, Champion, Armagh, Terra
Alta, Ohiopyle, Tionesta, Ligonier, Brookville, and Donegal
1217 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero.

* WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Forest, Jefferson PA, Higher Elevations of
  Fayette, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland, Armstrong, Butler,
  Clarion, Higher Elevations of Indiana, and Indiana Counties. In
  West Virginia, Eastern Preston County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
  could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not
  taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go
outside.

&&

$$

OHZ039>041-049-050-PAZ013-020-021-029-073-075-WVZ001>003-510-511-513-
080300-
/O.CON.KPBZ.CW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Harrison-Jefferson OH-Lawrence-
Beaver-Allegheny-Washington-Westmoreland-Fayette-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Western Tucker-
Including the cities of Pittsburgh Metro Area, Ambridge, Lower
Burrell, Monaca, Beaver Falls, Wheeling, Ellwood City, Bruceton
Mills, Parsons, Malvern, Steubenville, Saint George, Follansbee,
Aliquippa, Greensburg, Uniontown, New Castle, Canonsburg, Monessen,
New Kensington, Washington, Cadiz, Latrobe, Kingwood, New
Philadelphia, Columbiana, Murrysville, East Liverpool, Salem, Coopers
Rock, Wellsburg, Dover, Hendricks, Weirton, and Carrollton
1217 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, southwest and western
  Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West
  Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result
  in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

Milcarek
204 
WWUS71 KPBZ 080231
NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
931 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

WVZ514-081100-
/O.EXP.KPBZ.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260208T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPBZ.EC.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Canaan Valley, Thomas, and Davis
931 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
  as low as 25 below zero.

* WHERE...Eastern Tucker County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go
outside.

&&

$$

PAZ009-014>016-022-074-076>078-WVZ512-081100-
/O.CON.KPBZ.EC.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
Forest-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Armstrong-Higher Elevations of
Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette-Indiana-Higher
Elevations of Indiana-Eastern Preston-
Including the cities of Tionesta, Terra Alta, Ohiopyle, Indiana,
Armagh, Clarion, Brookville, Punxsutawney, Ford City, Kittanning,
Champion, Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Ligonier, Donegal, and Butler
931 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero.

* WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Forest, Jefferson PA, Higher Elevations of
  Fayette, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland, Armstrong, Butler,
  Clarion, Higher Elevations of Indiana, and Indiana Counties. In
  West Virginia, Eastern Preston County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go
outside.

&&

$$

OHZ039>041-049-050-PAZ007-008-013-020-021-029-073-075-WVZ001>003-510-
511-513-081100-
/O.CON.KPBZ.CW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Harrison-Jefferson OH-Mercer-
Venango-Lawrence-Beaver-Allegheny-Washington-Westmoreland-Fayette-
Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Western Tucker-
Including the cities of Franklin, Lower Burrell, Hendricks, Sharon,
Latrobe, Columbiana, New Castle, Monessen, New Kensington, Aliquippa,
Greensburg, Follansbee, Washington, Weirton, Steubenville, Malvern,
Carrollton, East Liverpool, Coopers Rock, Ambridge, Wheeling, Dover,
Ellwood City, Canonsburg, New Philadelphia, Oil City, Bruceton Mills,
Cadiz, Saint George, Uniontown, Parsons, Kingwood, Hermitage, Grove
City, Beaver Falls, Monaca, Pittsburgh Metro Area, Murrysville,
Wellsburg, and Salem
931 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and
  northern West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 16 below zero could result
  in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

Lupo

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 Feb 5, 6:48 PM EST, 6 hours 1 minute earlier. Its key messages:

  • 1) Advisory to Warning level snow possible Friday through Saturday morning 2) Dangerously cold Wind Chill values this weekend. 3) Potential warm-up next week brings flooding concerns
Area forecast discussion, Feb 5, 6:48 PM EST, 6 hours 1 minute before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
648 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
The Extreme Cold Watch was upgraded to a Warning that goes in
effect early Saturday morning along the ridges and north of
Pittsburgh.

The Winter Storm Watch was replaced with a Winter Weather
Advisory for the ridges of WV and PA, except for eastern Tucker
County which was upgraded to a Warning.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1) Advisory to Warning level snow possible Friday through
Saturday morning

2) Dangerously cold Wind Chill values this weekend.

3) Potential warm-up next week brings flooding concerns

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...

An Alberta Clipper will track through the Great Lakes and bring
another round of snow to the region Friday morning into early
Saturday. Peak times for snow accumulation still look to be between
10am and 5pm Friday, which will likely impact the Friday evening
commute. Confidence is high in light, fluffy snow character with
snow-to-liquid ratios ranging from 18:1 to 21:1.

Ensembles continue to depict a narrow range of snow totals. The
majority of the area continues to fall in the 2-3" range in the
official forecast. Southwestern Ohio counties look likely to see
the highest overall amounts in the lowlands. Across the higher
elevations where snowfall rates will be enhanced due to
upsloping, 3 to 6 inches are currently expected with locally
higher amounts possible. CAMs are generally in good agreement
now that they are in the picture, and all show solid Advisory
snow for the ridges, except for eastern Tucker County where
totals will be higher, thus, the Watch was upgraded to a Warning
for that forecast zone. Blowing snow is also possible given the
dry snow character and gusty winds.

In the evening, an advancing cold front may result in another
period of increased snow rates, and possibly snow squalls. Be
prepared for rapidly crashing temperatures into the single
digits, gusty winds, and low visibility if snow squalls develop.

KEY MESSAGE 2....

Winds will quickly pick up behind the front Friday night as
temperatures rapidly fall into the single to negative single
digits by sunrise Saturday. With prevailing wind gusts of
25-30mph near the surface, wind chill values will drop to well
below zero. Most of the area will see wind chill values of -10
or colder, with -20 to -25 possible north of Pittsburgh and in
the higher elevations. An Extreme Cold Watch was issued for
these coldest areas, and a Cold Weather Advisory will likely be
needed for most other locations.

With little wind relief expected, cold weather headlines will
likely be needed again Saturday night into Sunday morning,
though values will be slightly warmer and favor Advisory versus
Warning criteria.

Saturday's forecasted low maximum temperatures may break daily
records for a few climate sites. For example, Zanesville is
currently forecasted to top out at 15F (record is 17F from
2014), and Wheeling is forecast at 13F (the record is 17F from
2007).

KEY MESSAGE 3....

Long-range models still suggest a shift in weather pattern early
next week. This would finally bring above-freezing temperatures
to the region, but could also introduce a flooding risk. This
warming trend remains dependent on a West Coast ridge axis
moving east of the Rockies as a low-pressure trough develops
over California and helps promote zonal flow.

Milder conditions should help melt snowpack. Liquid equivalent
estimates of the current snowpack range from around 1.4" in the
Pittsburgh Metro, to 2.3" for areas north of Pittsburgh. A
more-rapid melt of this snowpack could affect local mainstem
rivers which remain ice covered at a depth of 3 to 8 inches.
Additionally, rain chances next week may exacerbate conditions,
leading to the risk for localized flooding. This potential will
need to be carefully monitored.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
KEY MESSAGES...

1) Middle clouds this evening, with stratocumulus arriving
   overnight

2) Widespread restrictions starting early Friday with snow

3) Transition to convective snow showers and embedded squalls
   Friday night

------------------------------------------------------------

Middle clouds persist this evening as a mid-level trough crosses
into the Upper Ohio Valley. Stratocumulus are projected to
become more widespread with time, and MVFR ceilings are expected
by 09Z or so overnight, with 60-70% confidence via HREF
guidance. Wind remains light and variable.

Ceilings will thicken overnight and are favored to remain MVFR
as snow arrives from north to south between 08Z and 12Z. It
will increase in intensity by mid to late morning and
probability then quickly increases for IFR visibility across the
area as ceilings hover right on the IFR/MVFR line, save FKL/DUJ
where IFR is more favored. Wind will freshen out of the
southwest to 5-10 knots by afternoon.

A break in the snow during the late afternoon is pictured
behind a second shortwave diving into the Central Appalachians,
although the borderline MVFR/IFR ceilings will linger. Then, a
crossing cold front will bring a period of snow showers/heavier
snow squalls during the evening that may provide visibility of
one-half mile or less in the heavier activity. Location
confidence remains low at this time. Wind will accordingly veer
northwesterly behind the front.

Outlook...
Wind gusts will increase Friday night into Saturday with the
passage of a cold front. VFR should return Sunday under high
pressure.

&&

.PBZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...Cold Weather Advisory from 1 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday
     for PAZ013-020-021-029-031-073-075.
     Extreme Cold Warning from 1 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday
     for PAZ007>009-014>016-022-074-076>078.
     Winter Weather Advisory from 10 AM Friday to 6 AM EST Saturday
     for PAZ074-076-078.
OH...Cold Weather Advisory from 1 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday
     for OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069.
WV...Cold Weather Advisory from 1 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday
     for WVZ001>004-012-021-509>511-513.
     Extreme Cold Warning from 1 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday
     for WVZ512-514.
     Winter Weather Advisory from 10 AM Friday to 6 AM EST Saturday
     for WVZ510>513.
     Winter Storm Warning from 10 AM Friday to 6 AM EST Saturday
     for WVZ514.

&&

DISCUSSION...Hefferan/Rackley/88
AVIATION...CL/MLB
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 5, 12:56 PM EST, 11 hours 53 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
1256 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026

PAZ074-076-078-WVZ512-061800-
Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette-
Higher Elevations of Indiana-Eastern Preston-
1256 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Pennsylvania,
western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.
   Extreme Cold Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

WVZ510-511-513-061800-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Western Tucker-
1256 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.
   Cold Weather Advisory.

.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-PAZ013-020-021-029-031-073-075-
WVZ001>004-012-021-509-061800-
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Lawrence-Beaver-Allegheny-
Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-Fayette-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-
Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
1256 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Ohio, southwest
Pennsylvania, western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Cold Weather Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

PAZ007>009-014>016-022-077-061800-
Mercer-Venango-Forest-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Armstrong-Indiana-
1256 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Pennsylvania and
western Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Extreme Cold Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

WVZ514-061800-
Eastern Tucker-
1256 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.
   Extreme Cold Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

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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.