Alert archive / West Virginia / High Wind Warnings in 2026
High Wind Warning 1, NWS Pittsburgh, PA
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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 6.8 | Davis, WV | |
| Feb 7, 9:00 AM EST | SNOW 6.1 | 3 S Canaan Hgts, WV | |
| Feb 7, 4:50 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 46 | 5 E Canaan Heights, WV | |
| Feb 7, 5:50 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 50 | 5 E Canaan Heights, WV | |
| Feb 7, 6:10 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 48 | 5 E Canaan Heights, WV | |
| Feb 7, 7:20 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 48 | 5 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.
- 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
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/MLBHazardous 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.