From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Mon Nov  4 09:58:09 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2024 09:58:09 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Advisory: Special Weather Statement
Message-ID: <CAAoba33X49Gt9cB491sWqYOsvR3Q4fqc-781hGAMXznF30QsYg@mail.gmail.com>

>From the National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA:


*Special Weather Statement*
For Marion-Monongalia-Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern
Preston-Preston-Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker

Including the cities of Fairmont, Morgantown, Coopers Rock, Kingwood,
Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg,
and Hazelton

934 AM EST Mon Nov 4 2024

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER THIS AFTERNOON...

Low relative humidity values resulting from exceptionally dry weather will
impose an increased risk for fire spread this
afternoon. Relative humidity values are expected to drop into the upper 30
to low 40 percent range during peak heating hours across North Central West
Virginia.

Southerly wind gusts to 15-20 mph at times are expected this afternoon.
Exercise enhanced caution with activities that involve open flames or
sparks as fires can easily spread in these weather conditions.

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 13 18:41:22 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:41:22 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] =?utf-8?q?Skywarn=E2=84=A2_Recognition_Day?=
Message-ID: <CAAoba30GjO-QjePA9QFyyNdp21q51M7m27mKjfvGD=puNJiCTg@mail.gmail.com>

*Since local hams might be interested in this upcoming event, here is
information on Skywarn? Recognition Day from the National Weather Service:*

SKYWARN? Recognition Day serves to celebrate the contributions to public
safety made by amateur radio operators during severe weather events of the
past year!

Skywarn? Recognition Day was developed in 1999 jointly by the National
Weather Service (NWS) and the American Radio Relay League (ARRL.) It
celebrates the contributions that Skywarn? volunteers make to the NWS
mission, and to the protection of life and property.

Skywarn? spotters provide critical weather information before, during and
after adverse weather strikes. This includes reports of rain and snow, ice
and wind, storms and tornadoes, flooding and fire.

Amateur radio operators comprise a large percentage of the Skywarn?
volunteers across the country. The Amateur radio operators also provide
vital communication between the NWS and emergency management if normal
communications become inoperative.

This is our 24 hours to recognize all of the Skywarn? spotters serving our
nation! The objective is for amateur radio stations to exchange QSO
information with as many Amateur Radio SKYWARN Spotters? and National
Weather Service Stations as possible on 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6, 2 meter and
70 centimeter bands. Contacts via repeaters are permitted.

NWS stations will operate December 7, 2024, from 0000 - 2400 UTC. (December
6 at 7:00 pm EST to December 7 at 7:00 pm EST)

Exchange:

Call sign, name, location, signal report, a one or two-word description of
the weather occurring at your site ("sunny", "partly cloudy", "windy",
etc.), temperature reading if available and   Skywarn? Recognition Day
Number if the station has one.

Modes:

NWS stations will work in various modes including SSB, FM, AM, RTTY,
Winlink, CW, FT8, FT4, and PSK31. While working digital modes, special
event stations will append "NWS" to their call sign (e.g., N0A/NWS).

Event and QSL Information:

The National Weather Service will provide event information via the
internet. Event certificates will once again be electronic and printable
from the main website after the conclusion of  Skywarn? Recognition Day.

Log Submission:

To submit your log summary for  Skywarn? Recognition Day , you can use the
online submission form that will be made available on the NWS Skywarn?
Recognition Day main page when the event is completed. Deadline for log
submission is January 31, 2025.

Jeff Note:

There is a website and registration form for this event. You will find them
at:

https://www.weather.gov/crh/skywarnrecognition

As of this evening the registration link is not activated, but that should
change shortly.

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From ditzian at gmail.com  Wed Nov 13 20:31:54 2024
From: ditzian at gmail.com (Jan Ditzian)
Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:31:54 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Upcoming MWA meeting
Message-ID: <CAEeTWaL3wOdW6jeud5w_SirjV+9-Fq73a20=k0phernwL5uo+A@mail.gmail.com>

 The next meeting of the Monongalia Wireless Association (MWA) will be a
special public meeting open to all hams and their guests.  It will take
place at the WVU football stadium in the press box.  Doors will open at
about 5:00 PM, and Bill, WR8S, will be our host and guide.

The meeting will take place on* Tuesday, November 9, 2034, at 7:00 PM*, but
between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM,Bill will conduct tours of the indoor
facilities at the stadium.  These *may* include locker rooms, weight and
exercise rooms, medical support rooms, trophy displays, and electronic
hookups used by national TV and Radio.

At 7:00 PM, MWA will conduct its meeting.  Current topics include:


   - Election of officers for 2025 (if this takes more than 5 minutes I
   will resign as president).
   - Discussion of a joint project to involve Monongalia Wireless
   Association (MWA), Monongalia County Amateur Radio Club (MCARC), and the
   West Virginia University Amateur Radio Club (WVUARC).  This project will
   involve building multiple Automatic Packet Reporting (APRS) System nodes.
   - The plan of the project is for each ham to build an APRS adapter that
   can connect to a simple handheld radio (e.g., Baofeng UV-5 or similar
   two-meter radio that has VOX operation).  The assumption is that many local
   hams have one of these in addition to another handheld, although that is
   not necessary if you are willing to put your only hand-held radio on packet
   radio to ID your station.
   - The idea is to decide on a circuit to build, and, in the near future,
   have all participants deposit payment for parts to a WVUARC team leader who
   will purchase the parts and lead a mass building session to take place at
   WVU in a large room to be provided by WVUARC.
   - Possible short presentation of news by WV Section Manager, Dan Ringer,
   K8WV.
   - Maybe some cleanup discussion of MWA repeater news.

I hope to see you at the meeting.  Please spread the word quickly to local
hams.

73,
Jan Ditzian, KX2A, President, MWA
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 15 08:32:39 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2024 08:32:39 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Advisory: Special Weather Statement - Dense Fog
Message-ID: <CAAoba318R4_Z=4zRUo1jnhwFCHiFnvY1rwAExLD1mgEG_MWnYg@mail.gmail.com>

>From the National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA

For Marion-Monongalia-Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern
Preston-Preston-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker County

Including the cities of Fairmont, Morgantown, Coopers Rock, Kingwood,
Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton

810 AM EST Fri Nov 15 2024

...LOCALIZED AREAS OF DENSE FOG THIS MORNING...

Areas of fog, locally dense, can be expected this morning.
Visibilities will be reduced to a quarter mile or less in some spots.
Use caution if traveling and be alert for rapid changes in
visibility. Visibility will begin to gradually improve between 9AM and 10 AM.



Jeff, WB1AAL
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From k8bblsteve at gmail.com  Fri Nov 15 08:38:18 2024
From: k8bblsteve at gmail.com (K8BBL)
Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2024 08:38:18 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Advisory: Special Weather Statement - Dense Fog
In-Reply-To: <CAAoba318R4_Z=4zRUo1jnhwFCHiFnvY1rwAExLD1mgEG_MWnYg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAAoba318R4_Z=4zRUo1jnhwFCHiFnvY1rwAExLD1mgEG_MWnYg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAE8=zzVkq18cCGomGKDWpfgnQLSUXUKtYTxTNp5as8HQQ=aWAg@mail.gmail.com>

Just an FYI: it's 0830 on 11/15 and I just came over Coopers Rock on 68.
Visibility is about 200 feet

On Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 08:33 Jeffrey Fritz <jnfritz07 at gmail.com> wrote:

> From the National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
>
> Special Weather Statement
> National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
>
> For Marion-Monongalia-Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
> Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker County
>
> Including the cities of Fairmont, Morgantown, Coopers Rock, Kingwood, Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Hazelton
>
> 810 AM EST Fri Nov 15 2024
>
> ...LOCALIZED AREAS OF DENSE FOG THIS MORNING...
>
> Areas of fog, locally dense, can be expected this morning. Visibilities will be reduced to a quarter mile or less in some spots. Use caution if traveling and be alert for rapid changes in
> visibility. Visibility will begin to gradually improve between 9AM and 10 AM.
>
>
>
> Jeff, WB1AAL
>
>
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sun Nov 17 07:15:16 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2024 07:15:16 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Alert: Dense Fog
Message-ID: <CAAoba33EJ8z0e7XMXzdsHtGRHL78dvH=tF641h=m2_bvfc+R7Q@mail.gmail.com>

Use extreme caution whrn driving in foggy conditions this morning. Dense
fog has been observed in Suncrest, Morgantown, WV at 07:15.  Visibility
less than 0.1 miles.

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From ditzian at gmail.com  Sun Nov 17 11:32:52 2024
From: ditzian at gmail.com (Jan Ditzian)
Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2024 11:32:52 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Tuesday events at MWA
Message-ID: <CAEeTWa+pfJuGhdcMavidbfKgYPQwyg5mKQ5_OQeW7R51=oYhLQ@mail.gmail.com>

Of course, we will begin Tuesday's festivities with Taco Tuesday at noon at
Los Mariachis Restaurant in University Town Centre.

In the evening we have our monthly meeting.  The big deal is that it is
time to selcet those individuals whom we will condemn to club officer
positions.

Incidentally, prior to the meeting, which will take place at the WVU
football stadium,  Bill, WR8S, will host a tour or tours of the facility
beginning at 5:00 PM.  These tours only occur at random years, and the
future of these is always uncertain.  Take this while you can. Go to the
West Gate of the stadium.

Also, in addition to the exciting election of officers, there will be a
presentation of a multi-club project involving the building of individual
APRS (Automatic Position Reporting System) modules that will attach to most
handheld radios to turn them into APRS reporting nodes.  This will involve
purchasing components and parts, assembling the module, and programming a
tiny computer.  The working assumption is that construction will take place
as a mass goat-rope session on the WVU campus, in which everyone will end
up with a working unit. This activity is open to all members of any club in
the area, and any local unaffiliated hams who hear about it.

If all goes well, someone will be available on the W8MWA repeater, 146.430,
shift down, PL 103.5 Hz. for talk-in once you are near the stadium.  You
probably will not need this.

73, BCNU,
Jan, kX2A
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 19 21:24:38 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:24:38 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE - PRESTON AND TUCKER
Message-ID: <CAAoba32bRqeQkVG6c9z1L5+Jb-bzRQxqXOE66hLFOhcaYU2HKQ@mail.gmail.com>

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA

For Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-

Including the cities of Hendricks, Hazelton, Davis, Parsons, and Terra Alta

Tue Nov 19 2024

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of greater than 6
inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Preston, Eastern Tucker, and Western Tucker Counties.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down
power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very
difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and
Friday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the W8MWA two-meter repeater and the latest forecasts for updates
on this situation.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit
along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables,
flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.

Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you
survive in case you become stranded.


See the attached graphic.


Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 20 07:10:44 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:10:44 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Advisory: Dense Fog and Winter Storm Watch
Message-ID: <CAAoba31AxC47mPxNHoyV+tA22nAPcrPpaqJYypKnFDr7Has4PQ@mail.gmail.com>

We have a  couple of weather related items to discuss this morning.

Most timely, dense fog has been observed in Suncrest, Morgantown, WV at
06:45. Visibility less than 0.1 miles. Please exercise caution when driving
in foggy locations.

And from the NWS Pittsburgh:

A strong cold front will cross North Central West Virginia this afternoon
and evening. A band of showers is expected along and ahead of the front with
a thunderstorm also:possible.

Probabilities for at least 6 inches of snow have increased across portions
of the higher terrain of WV, and now extend northward to the Laurel
Highlands in PA. The Winter Storm Watch has been expanded northward for
this potential.

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 20 07:18:27 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:18:27 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Advisory: Projected WV Snow Totals
Message-ID: <CAAoba32LnwMRCU+419gft-LiVTDvTA0o-AdCv2LQMgJ9=yOYyQ@mail.gmail.com>

As a follow up to my previous message, I just received the attached Winter
Storm Snow graphic from the NWS. It shows the snow accumulations that are
expected across West Virginia.

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 20 10:46:39 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:46:39 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGES
Message-ID: <CAAoba327R4XrBJjAJxfp1+bxL7ZTHG39J6iaQ-zdQQsS=WB8qQ@mail.gmail.com>

There are several important things to note in the following NWS Winter
Weather Messages, so please read through all of this email
carefully---especially for those who live or work in Preston, Tucker
and higher elevations of Monongalia County

First, for Preston and Tucker Counties this is no longer a Winter
Weather Watch. It has become a *Winter Weather Warning*--meaning that
the NWS is more certain that the storm will develop. In addition, the
expected snow totals have been increased from six inches to *six to 12
inches*.

Also, more of Preston County is now included in the Winter Storm
Warning including Rowlesburg and Kingwood.

Finally, a *Winter Weather Advisory* has been issued for Preston
County and higher elevations in Monongalia County such as Coopers
Rock.

The difference between a Winter Weather Watch and an Advisory is as follows:

A *Watch *indicates favorable conditions for a significant winter
storm event, while an *Advisory *means you should be aware and
prepared for travel difficulties.

Advisories are issued when general snow accumulations will be between
3 and 6 inches in 12 hours often with a wintery mix and blowing snow.

*Warnings *indicate that conditions pose a threat to life or property,
and that travel will become difficult to impossible.

Details follow...


Jeff, WB1AAL

================================================================================

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
1010 AM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

...AN IMPACTFUL WINTER STORM LIKELY FOR HIGHER ELEVATIONS...

.A potent winter system will advance across the area Thursday
afternoon through Saturday. Initial accumulations are likely Thursday,
but the time with the highest snowfall rates will likely be during the
daytime Friday for affected West Virginia Counties. Most snow
accumulations will conclude by Friday night with the exception of
eastern Tucker County where snow and light freezing drizzle may
continue through Saturday.

For Higher Elevations of Preston-Eastern Preston-Western Tucker

Including the cities of Hazelton, Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta,
Rowlesburg, and Kingwood

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow is expected. Total snow accumulations between 6
and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...In West Virginia, Eastern Preston, Preston, and Western
Tucker Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Thursday to 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday
morning commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please report snow or ice accumulations to the North Central West
Virginia SKYWARN Net or by calling 412-262-1988.

================================================================================

Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston
Including the cities of Coopers Rock and Armagh
1010 AM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches.

* WHERE...In West Virginia, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and
Northwestern Preston County.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Thursday to 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please report snow or ice accumulations to the North Central West
Virginia SKYWARN Net or by calling 412-262-1988.
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 20 12:43:35 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:43:35 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE - Wind Advisory for Eastern
 Monongalia, Preston WV, Tucker WV
Message-ID: <CAAoba30wNPn7mTkOanMn7ypYisWVjNyi9woQKAoBhSxE7QYd7w@mail.gmail.com>

I am aware that some folks prefer not receiving frequent weather messages
outside of the NC WV SKYWARN list. However, these alerts are marked as
URGENT by the NWS Pittsburgh and they do concern everyone who lives or
works in these areas. Therefore I am passing this Urgent Weather Message
along to all.

Jeff, WB1AAL

=======================================================================================
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA

Wind Advisory for Preston WV,  Tucker WV

Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-Eastern
Preston-Western Tucker-
Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Coopers Rock, Hazelton, Bruceton Mills, Terra
Alta, Rowlesburg, and Kingwood
1152 AM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...In West Virginia, Eastern Preston, Eastern Tucker, Preston,
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston, and Western
Tucker Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please report downed trees, power lines or large branches to the North
Central West Virginia SKYWARN Net or by calling 412-262-1988
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 20 15:42:48 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:42:48 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Special Weather Statement
Message-ID: <CAAoba33dj31W_o9Z+DmRiZrPpXKi5UZWNwEDrmfJ=sdNSXvpOw@mail.gmail.com>

Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA

Marion WV - Greene PA- Monongalia WV

334 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024

...A LINE OF SHOWERS WILL IMPACT GREENE...MARION...MONONGALIA COUNTIES
UNTIL 530 PM EST...

At 334 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of showers along a
front extending from 12 miles northwest of Steubenville to 14 miles
south of New Martinsville, moving east at 40 mph. Winds will remain
elevated behind the front.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
  Morgantown, Fairmont, Westover, Mannington and Star City

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...45 MPH


Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Thu Nov 21 13:23:39 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:23:39 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Advisory: Expected Upgrade in Snowfall
Message-ID: <CAAoba31_vHuY2nW5PUNSVRMqBhEb5wD+Q_vjwJke8Hp8MMT8Yg@mail.gmail.com>

The following is *unofficial *at this time, but the NWS Pittsburgh has
given us a heads up regarding what they are planning to do in terms of
local snowfall Warnings and Advisories:

*We are likely to upgrade Monongalia County WV to a Winter Weather Advisory
and the zone straddling the Mon/Preston WV line including Coopers Rock to
Winter Weather Warning. **This is due to the new snow amount predictions
which are higher than the previous forecast amount. Strong upslope winds
just above the surface will create a strong period of upslope late tonight
and early Friday.*

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Thu Nov 21 13:52:39 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:52:39 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Important: Winter Weather Messages
Message-ID: <CAAoba31z0t8PeLxGwX4Mz0ir0faR1TW=sAB5bT-GiVrsjO3AbQ@mail.gmail.com>

The updated snowfall amounts of Advisories/Warnings are official now.
Please read through the following carefully as it applies to many
local areas differently.


Jeff, WB1AAL

===============================================================

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA

*Marion-Monongalia-
Including the cities of Morgantown and Fairmont*
132 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow with accumulations between 2 and 4 inches.

* WHERE...In West Virginia, Marion and Monongalia Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Much of the accumulation will be on grassy
surfaces but roads could become snow covered tonight and Friday
morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please report snow or ice accumulations via the North Central West
Virginia SKYWARN Net or by calling 412-262-1988

===============================================================

*Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-
Including the cities of Coopers Rock*

132 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow with accumulations between 6 and 9 inches.

* WHERE...Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston County.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday
morning commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please report snow or ice accumulations via the North Central West
Virginia SKYWARN Net or by calling 412-262-1988

===============================================================
*Higher Elevations of Preston-Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-
Including the cities of Bruceton Mill, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg,
Hazelton, Parsons, and Kingwood*

132 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow becoming heavy late tonight and early Friday with
accumulations between 6 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35
mph.

* WHERE...In West Virginia, Eastern Preston, Preston, and Western
Tucker Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to
impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening
and Friday morning commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates up to 1.5" per hour Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please report snow or ice accumulations via the North Central West
Virginia SKYWARN Net or by calling 412-262-1988
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Thu Nov 21 15:05:25 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:05:25 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Advisory: Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisorie
Message-ID: <CAAoba31LG5tW3eRN8S5sqphcgfv_4sXv1DCRUpgeAr7YjRVjoQ@mail.gmail.com>

Fron the NWS Pittsburgh:

The Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisories have both been
expanded, with the Warning now in effect for eastern Monongalia/western
Preston ridges, and the Advisory now in most of Monongalia and all of
Marion.

The other main change was to shorten the Winter Weather Advisory in time to
1 PM Friday, as it is now expected that most lowland precipitation will be
rain by that time.

See the attached graphic.

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 22 10:57:44 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:57:44 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Alert: Blizzard Warning for Eastern Tucker County
Message-ID: <CAAoba31vh9TJQipy28N0AnedYX2w7Dx8xRo12crLo1sR+4zOWQ@mail.gmail.com>

>From the NWS Pittsburgh:

*Eastern Tucker County has been upgraded to a Blizzard Warning through 10
AM tomorrow (Saturday). Visibilities below 1/4 mile and wind gusts as high
as 50 mph are expected to begin over the next few hours and will persist
through the rest of today and tonight. *

*Nearby ridges in western Tucker, eastern Preston may approach blizzard
conditions as well. We'll be closely monitoring them throughout the day for
a potential upgrade, but for now the Winter Storm Warning there continues.*

The NWS Pittsburgh has released an updated graphic showing the current
Winter Weather Advisories and Warnings. I will attach it to this message.

And a reminder that the North Central West Virginia SKYWARN Net is
currently operating in Standby Mode on the W8MWA two-meter repeater. All
stations that can are requested to monitor the repeater Please contact Net
Control, WB1AAL, with any weather related reports.

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 22 13:42:19 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:42:19 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Winter Weather Update
Message-ID: <CAAoba31+fALVUraYZ71zWwNrTvLCaCJ7iYk-w4xpRiW=pWst_w@mail.gmail.com>

The NWS Pittsburgh has expired the Winter Weather Advisories for Marion and
Monongalia County. Temperatures have risen and the snow has changed to rain
in most locations.

However, the Winter Weather Warning continues in Preston and Tucker
Counties and the Blizzard Warning continues for Eastern Tucker County.

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 22 15:58:04 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Fri, 22 Nov 2024 15:58:04 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] North Central West Virginia SKYWARN Activation
Message-ID: <CAAoba30pZzokGfBSo=DZijUgXHHbo2Rgvu2nH0gpTJm32Lwktg@mail.gmail.com>

Due to deteriorating Winter Weather Conditions in Preston, Tucker and
Randolph Counties, the North Central West Virginia ARES SKYWARN Net is now
operating in Active Mode on the W8MWA two-meter repeater.

Here in Morgantown, the weather is pretty much of a non-factor at this
time. However, this is not true of Preston, Tucker and Randolph Counties.
Stations there are reporting heavy snowfall, multiple road closures,
accidents and other weather related issues.

We request that all stations who are able monitor the W8MWA repeater
(145.430 MHz, 103.5 PL and -600 offset.)

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 22 19:19:11 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:19:11 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] NC WV SKYWARN Net Secured
Message-ID: <CAAoba32hp8n82aKoz-ezjFy5KQvxXm5wTz-APsFi6H9ZHW8D5w@mail.gmail.com>

Although the Winter Storm Warnings remain in place for Preston and Tucker
Counties, the snowfall in many locations seems to be tapering off while the
temperature is slowly rising. Therefore the North Central West Virginia
SKYWARN Net has secured at 18:44 EST.

Many thanks to all stations who participated, offered reports or simply
monitored.

*** An important note: For the first time ever, the NWS Pittsburgh released
our snowfall reports in their public reports to the media. The reports were
credited to ?Amateur Radio!?

Jefff, WB1AAL
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From radiogirl1952 at gmail.com  Sun Nov 24 15:21:52 2024
From: radiogirl1952 at gmail.com (Mig Crowe)
Date: Sun, 24 Nov 2024 15:21:52 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Christmas Party
Message-ID: <CA+g7PvTeNfRHz-cc-qEB2H5nEwgZKFBy8wcSnM-y-BAYgDGcCg@mail.gmail.com>

This year?s Annual Christmas Party will be on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024,
at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, 2111 University Town Centre Dr, Morgantown,
WV 26501. It will start at 6:00 PM until closing.  We have the back room,
with booths holding 6 to 8 people.

When you arrive let them know you are with the Monongalia Wireless
Association.  They will take you to the room.

We will be hosting a raffle for a number of different items.  Tickets will
be 1 for $1.00, 6 for $5.00, or 25 for $20.00.  Donations of items for the
raffle would be greatly appreciated.  Contact Mig Crowe, K8MIG, at
304-276-0786, to arrange pick up, or you can bring your donation that night.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Mig Crowe, K8MIG
Secretary/Treasurer
Monongalia Wireless Association, Inc.
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 27 08:47:21 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:47:21 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] ARRL-NWS Skywarn Recognition Day 2024
Message-ID: <CAAoba31A-LBH5osf_sQWDy3CSyiCzjiCSY56X6Q19CnY_NAQrA@mail.gmail.com>

NWS North Central West Virginia Spotters,

The ARRL-NWS Skywarn Recognition Day Committee is excited to announce that
registration for the 2024 edition of Skywarn Recognition Day (SRD) is now
open!

This year is the 25th anniversary of SRD, which was developed together by
the National Weather Service and the American Radio Relay League, a
partnership that is still running strong! SRD celebrates the contributions
that Skywarn volunteers make to the NWS mission, the protection of life and
property.

All Skywarn spotters provide critical weather information before, during
and after adverse weather strikes. This includes reports of rain and snow,
ice and wind, storms and tornadoes, flooding and fire. This is our 24 hours
to recognize all of the Skywarn spotters serving our nation!

*Amateur radio operators comprise a large percentage of the Skywarn
volunteers across the country.* The amateur radio operators also provide
vital communication between the NWS and emergency management if normal
communications become inoperative. While a large focus is placed on our
amateur radio volunteers, SRD is about celebrating and recognizing ALL
Skywarn spotters, including non-amateur radio operators.

This year's edition of SRD will run from *00z Saturday, December 7th
through 00z Sunday, December 8th (7pm EST Friday, December 6th through 7pm
EST Saturday, December 7th). *The SRD Website is up and running for 2024.
Participants in SRD (both amateur radio and non-amateur radio spotters)
should fill out the registration form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5-bcm8jmg4wHs0-Q3TAdo2jp8vKBtVi3O-zm3Gf8YK1jXhQ/viewform

If you could fill out the link titled registration form above before
11:59pm December 7th that would be much appreciated.  You can see all the
SKYWARN spotters who checked in on the SRD website.

https://www.weather.gov/crh/skywarnrecognition

Thank you!  Wishing you all a safe and joyful Thanksgiving!

Fred

--

National Weather Service Pittsburgh, PA
412-262-1882 (answered 24X7)
Visit our REVAMPED weather briefing page
http://weather.gov/pbz/weatherbriefingpage
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 29 09:01:03 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2024 09:01:03 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Advisory: Caution Driving This Morning in Snow Showers
Message-ID: <CAAoba330sBGoYvn9Mpn=-QsPSeoYVtfmVQ=NMRM5XSubk0bhRQ@mail.gmail.com>

The following advisory was issued this morning by the NWS Pittsburgh:

It would be good to message cautious driving this morning for North Central
West Virginia locations within some of the heavier snow showers  (see the
attached graphic just issued.) These snow showers are capable of creating a
quick, thin layer of snow on roadways that may prove slick and are a
notable change in conditions from the more wet roads elsewhere.

The most likely areas for snow accumulation today and tonight will be over
the ridges. This snow will move east of the area by this afternoon. This
will bring in another shot of cold air as well as gusty winds. Temperatures
today will change very little and may begin to slowly fall this afternoon.

With gusty winds, wind chills will drop down into the teens to lower 20s
later today. Bundle up. Looks like the cold weather will be here to stay.

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 29 14:05:03 2024
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:05:03 -0500
Subject: [W8MWA] Alert: Special Weather Statement
Message-ID: <CAAoba30EAVG6BRioCyVkPregiDsQ+q1uBrn+YUD2Oxe25mtq_w@mail.gmail.com>

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA

Ridges of Monongalia County, WV
151 PM EST Fri Nov 29 2024

...AREAS OF HEAVIER SNOW WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN MONONGALIA COUNTY...

At 150 PM EST, areas of heavier snow were located 12 miles east of
Waynesburg, moving east at 30 mph. Winds in excess of 30 mph are
possible with these areas of heavier snow.

Locations impacted include MorgantowN and Star City

This includes the following highways...

  Interstate 79 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 53.
  Interstate 79 in West Virginia between mile markers 155 and 160.

Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be
prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra time
when traveling.



Jeff, WB1AAL
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