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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Charleston, WV

March 13, 2026Morgan County, Perry County, Ohio; Pocahontas County, Randolph County, West Virginia

NWS Charleston, WV issued this high wind warning at Mar 13, 2026, 12:15 AM EDT for Morgan County, Perry County, Ohio; Pocahontas County, Randolph County, West Virginia. It took effect at Mar 13, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 18 hr. 8 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
Mar 13, 2026, 12:15 AM EDT (04:15 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 13, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 14, 2026, 2:00 AM EDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, WV

Counties Morgan County, OH, Perry County, OH, Pocahontas County, WV, Randolph County, WV

The radar

The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 110 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:18 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
Mar 13, 3:55 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Ene Shawnee, OHPower outages due to tree contact.
Mar 13, 3:59 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGRendville, OHNumerous power outages due to tree contact with powerlines.
Mar 13, 4:44 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Nnw Glenford, OHPower outages due to tree contact.
Mar 13, 5:09 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 461 Nne Snowshoe, WVMesonet station GW1472 Snowshoe.
Mar 13, 5:29 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG5 Ene Glouster, OHPower outages due to tree contact with powerlines.
Mar 13, 5:35 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 477 Sw Malta, OHMesonet station BOAO1 Burr Oak.
Mar 13, 6:00 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 S New Lexington, OHPower outages due to tree contact.
Mar 13, 6:37 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 443 S Elkins, WVASOS station KEKN Elkins Airport.

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, 4.3 hours before the alert went out and 163 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 2026-03-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Pittsburgh, PA at 00:00Z on 2026-03-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 138 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
2 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-9 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1552 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
75 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
138 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
217 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

586 
WWUS71 KRLX 130415
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1215 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

OHZ066-067-131215-
/O.UPG.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.260313T1200Z-260314T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KRLX.HW.W.0002.260313T1200Z-260314T0000Z/
Perry-Morgan-
Including the cities of Stockport, McConnelsville, Crooksville,
Somerset, and New Lexington
1215 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT 
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Morgan and Perry Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WVZ024-025-131215-
/O.EXA.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.260313T1200Z-260314T0000Z/
Mingo-Logan-
Including the cities of Williamson, Logan, Man, and Chapmanville
1215 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS 
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Logan and Mingo Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT 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.

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

&&

$$

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-013>020-026>032-039-040-
515>526-131215-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.260313T1200Z-260314T0000Z/
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Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-
Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-
Doddridge-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-Upshur-
Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-
Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-Northwest
Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast
Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Fayetteville, Grafton, Belmont, Meadow
Bridge, St. Marys, Vienna, Clay, Grayson Lake State Park,
Parkersburg, Ceredo, Jackson, Louisa, Bridgeport, Flatwoods,
Elizabeth, Hurricane, Madison, Ripley, Spencer, Pennsboro,
Webster Springs, Harrisville, Summersville, Craigsville, West
Union, Ravenswood, Philippi, Clarksburg, Glenville, Wellston,
South Point, Sistersville, Burnsville, Marietta, Hamlin, Cowen,
McArthur, Buckhannon, Olive Hill, Lake Vesuvius, Alum Creek,
Cannonsburg, Bradley, Belpre, Paden City, Teays Valley, Pomeroy,
Birch River, Elkins, Holly River State Park, Point Pleasant,
Sophia, Kenova, Oak Hill, Hamden, Athens, South Charleston,
Belington, Russell, Grayson, Carter Caves State Park, Charleston,
Montgomery, Yatesville Lake State Park, Weston, Huntington,
Gassaway, Harman, Beckley, Prosperity, Ashland, Gallipolis,
Middlebourne, Sutton, Saint Albans, New Haven, Ironton,
Grantsville, Snowshoe, Marlinton, Raceland, Harts, Richwood, and
Wayne
1215 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM 
EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and 
  central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western 
  West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT 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.

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

&&

$$

LTC
5 follow-up statements
730 
WWUS71 KRLX 130451
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1251 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

WVZ523-526-131300-
/O.UPG.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.260313T1200Z-260314T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KRLX.HW.W.0002.260313T1200Z-260314T0000Z/
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Harman and Snowshoe
1251 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT 
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

OHZ066-067-131300-
/O.CON.KRLX.HW.W.0002.260313T1200Z-260314T0000Z/
Perry-Morgan-
Including the cities of Stockport, McConnelsville, Crooksville,
Somerset, and New Lexington
1251 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 
PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Morgan and Perry Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-013>020-024>032-039-040-
515>522-524-525-131300-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.260313T1200Z-260314T0000Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence-Athens-Washington-Jackson OH-Vinton-
Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-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-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-
Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast
Nicholas-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Southeast Pocahontas-
Northwest Randolph-
Including the cities of Fayetteville, Grafton, Belmont, Meadow
Bridge, St. Marys, Vienna, Clay, Grayson Lake State Park,
Parkersburg, Ceredo, Jackson, Louisa, Bridgeport, Flatwoods,
Elizabeth, Hurricane, Madison, Ripley, Spencer, Pennsboro,
Webster Springs, Harrisville, Summersville, Craigsville, West
Union, Ravenswood, Philippi, Clarksburg, Glenville, Wellston,
South Point, Sistersville, Burnsville, Marietta, Hamlin, Cowen,
McArthur, Buckhannon, Olive Hill, Lake Vesuvius, Chapmanville,
Alum Creek, Cannonsburg, Bradley, Belpre, Logan, Paden City,
Teays Valley, Pomeroy, Birch River, Elkins, Holly River State
Park, Point Pleasant, Sophia, Kenova, Oak Hill, Hamden, Athens,
South Charleston, Belington, Russell, Grayson, Man, Carter Caves
State Park, Charleston, Montgomery, Yatesville Lake State Park,
Weston, Huntington, Gassaway, Beckley, Prosperity, Ashland,
Gallipolis, Middlebourne, Sutton, Saint Albans, New Haven,
Ironton, Grantsville, Marlinton, Williamson, Raceland, Harts,
Richwood, and Wayne
1251 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM 
EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and 
  central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western 
  West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT 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.

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

&&

$$

LTC
431 
WWUS71 KRLX 131209
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
809 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

OHZ066-067-WVZ523-526-132015-
/O.CON.KRLX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/
Perry-Morgan-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of McConnelsville, Crooksville, Stockport,
Snowshoe, Somerset, Harman, and New Lexington
809 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...In Ohio, Morgan and Perry Counties. In West Virginia, 
  Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-013>020-024>032-039-040-
515>522-524-525-132015-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/
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Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-
Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-
Taylor-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-
Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast
Nicholas-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Southeast Pocahontas-
Northwest Randolph-
Including the cities of Lake Vesuvius, Olive Hill, Logan, Saint
Albans, Sutton, Philippi, Bridgeport, Grafton, Summersville,
Marlinton, West Union, Sistersville, Spencer, Richwood, Russell,
Belpre, Ceredo, Point Pleasant, Man, Meadow Bridge, Grayson Lake
State Park, Teays Valley, Vienna, Buckhannon, Madison, St. Marys,
Alum Creek, Gallipolis, Jackson, Grantsville, Hamden, Cowen,
Fayetteville, Burnsville, Ripley, Elkins, Cannonsburg, Glenville,
Carter Caves State Park, Williamson, Raceland, Ravenswood, Clay,
Belington, Beckley, Wayne, Harts, Athens, Ironton, South
Charleston, Holly River State Park, Hurricane, Elizabeth, Weston,
Bradley, Parkersburg, Craigsville, Chapmanville, Oak Hill,
Pennsboro, Louisa, Hamlin, Sophia, Gassaway, Harrisville,
Charleston, Middlebourne, Kenova, Yatesville Lake State Park,
Clarksburg, Paden City, Birch River, New Haven, South Point,
McArthur, Grayson, Pomeroy, Marietta, Belmont, Webster Springs,
Montgomery, Ashland, Flatwoods, Wellston, Prosperity, and
Huntington
809 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and 
  central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western 
  West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

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

&&

$$

26
304 
WWUS71 KRLX 131741
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
141 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

OHZ066-067-WVZ523-526-140000-
/O.CON.KRLX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/
Perry-Morgan-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of McConnelsville, Crooksville, Stockport,
Snowshoe, Somerset, Harman, and New Lexington
141 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...In Ohio, Morgan and Perry Counties. In West Virginia, 
  Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-013>020-024>032-039-040-
515>522-524-525-140000-
/O.CON.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/
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Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-
Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-
Taylor-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-
Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast
Nicholas-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Southeast Pocahontas-
Northwest Randolph-
Including the cities of Lake Vesuvius, Olive Hill, Logan, Saint
Albans, Sutton, Philippi, Bridgeport, Grafton, Summersville,
Marlinton, West Union, Sistersville, Spencer, Richwood, Russell,
Belpre, Ceredo, Point Pleasant, Man, Meadow Bridge, Grayson Lake
State Park, Teays Valley, Vienna, Buckhannon, Madison, St. Marys,
Alum Creek, Gallipolis, Jackson, Grantsville, Hamden, Cowen,
Fayetteville, Burnsville, Ripley, Elkins, Cannonsburg, Glenville,
Carter Caves State Park, Williamson, Raceland, Ravenswood, Clay,
Belington, Beckley, Wayne, Harts, Athens, Ironton, South
Charleston, Holly River State Park, Hurricane, Elizabeth, Weston,
Bradley, Parkersburg, Craigsville, Chapmanville, Oak Hill,
Pennsboro, Louisa, Hamlin, Sophia, Gassaway, Harrisville,
Charleston, Middlebourne, Kenova, Yatesville Lake State Park,
Clarksburg, Paden City, Birch River, New Haven, South Point,
McArthur, Grayson, Pomeroy, Marietta, Belmont, Webster Springs,
Montgomery, Ashland, Flatwoods, Wellston, Prosperity, and
Huntington
141 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and 
  central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western 
  West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

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

&&

$$

26
915 
WWUS71 KRLX 132343
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
743 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

OHZ066-067-140045-
/O.EXP.KRLX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/
Perry-Morgan-
Including the cities of Stockport, Somerset, Crooksville, New
Lexington, and McConnelsville
743 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Winds have begun to decrease this evening and will continue to 
decrease over the next few hours. Therefore, the High Wind Warning 
will be allowed to expire.

$$

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-013>020-024>032-039-040-
515>522-524-525-140045-
/O.EXP.KRLX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence-Athens-Washington-Jackson OH-Vinton-
Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-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-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-
Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast
Nicholas-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Southeast Pocahontas-
Northwest Randolph-
Including the cities of Meadow Bridge, Grayson, Cowen, Beckley,
Ironton, Huntington, Madison, Bradley, Montgomery, Wayne, Birch
River, Flatwoods, Prosperity, Grafton, Richwood, Cannonsburg,
Lake Vesuvius, Bridgeport, Hurricane, Gassaway, Summersville,
Kenova, Harts, Glenville, Jackson, Gallipolis, Vienna, Yatesville
Lake State Park, South Point, Ravenswood, Man, Sophia, Webster
Springs, Logan, Belpre, Charleston, Hamden, Athens, Pennsboro,
Buckhannon, Weston, Fayetteville, Wellston, McArthur, Clarksburg,
Holly River State Park, Marietta, Burnsville, Philippi,
Harrisville, Oak Hill, Parkersburg, Grantsville, Williamson,
Raceland, Point Pleasant, Elkins, Grayson Lake State Park, Carter
Caves State Park, Olive Hill, Clay, New Haven, Sistersville,
Elizabeth, Belington, South Charleston, Paden City, Middlebourne,
Pomeroy, Ceredo, Chapmanville, Sutton, Craigsville, St. Marys,
Marlinton, Louisa, Belmont, Hamlin, Ripley, Russell, Ashland,
West Union, Spencer, Saint Albans, Teays Valley, and Alum Creek
743 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Winds have begun to decrease this evening and will continue to 
decrease over the next few hours. Therefore, the Wind Advisory will 
be allowed to expire.

$$

WVZ523-526-140600-
/O.EXT.KRLX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260314T0600Z/
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe and Harman
743 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

5
011 
WWUS71 KRLX 140559
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
159 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

WVZ523-526-140700-
/O.EXP.KRLX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260314T0600Z/
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe and Harman
159 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

Winds have been decreasing this morning and will continue to 
decrease over the next few hours. Therefore, the High Wind Warning 
will be allowed to expire.

$$

JRM

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Sources

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