From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sat Jun  6 11:59:53 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2026 11:59:53 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Advisory: SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
Message-ID: <87F289CD-78A5-4D51-AC19-3396656F8E0A@gmail.com>

WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCH 277
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PITTSBURGH PA
1154 AM EDT SAT JUN 6 2026


THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 277 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

   
IN WEST VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES

MARION                MONONGALIA            WETZEL               

                   
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF FAIRMONT, and MORGANTOWN, 


From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sat Jun  6 12:25:03 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2026 12:25:03 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Skywarn Net Activation
Message-ID: <B0658945-09EC-4696-B84C-43EA368FC6B2@gmail.com>

Due to a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Marion and Monongalia Counties, the North Central West Virginia Skywarn Net has been activated in Standby Mode. This Watch is effective until 1800 EDT.

If you are available, please monitor the W8MWA two-meter repeater (145.430 MHz, -600, PL 103.5.) We would like to know if you are available should this becomes a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. Please call Net Control, Tom, W8ZHN.

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sat Jun  6 14:11:00 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2026 14:11:00 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Alert: BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe
 Thunderstorm Warning
Message-ID: <130A8428-AB6B-443F-A49B-C8592D4E840A@gmail.com>


Note: The North Central West Virginia Skywarn has been activated on the W8MWA two-meter repeater due to the Severe Thunderstorm Warning  Below. If you are available, please check in. 

Per the NWS Pittsburgh this warned storm through Ohio has caused down trees and downed power lines..  The storms pose an all hazard threat of hail, down trees / wires, and perhaps a brief weak tornado.

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
155 PM EDT Sat Jun 6 2026

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...

  Greene County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
  Northwestern Monongalia County in northern West Virginia...
  Wetzel County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 300 PM EDT.

* At 155 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from over Wintersville to 13 miles south of Caldwell, or along a line from near Steubenville to 13 miles south of Caldwell, moving east at 55 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail.

  SOURCE...Law enforcement reported tree and power line damage across
           the warned area.

  IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. These storms have produced damaging winds.

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sat Jun  6 14:56:58 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2026 14:56:58 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe
	Thunderstorm Warning
Message-ID: <0F8E76DA-0D7D-4CCE-B2E3-6D13F1D1EB9C@gmail.com>

Again, the North Central West Virginia Skywarn Net has been activated on the W8MWA two-meter repeater. Please check in./

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
247 PM EDT Sat Jun 6 2026

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Greene County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
  Preston County in northeastern West Virginia...
  Marion County in northern West Virginia...
  Monongalia County in northern West Virginia...
  Eastern Wetzel County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 345 PM EDT.

* At 247 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from
  near White Oak to near Jacksonburg, or along a line from 5 miles
  southeast of McKeesport to 13 miles west of Mannington, moving
  southeast at 35 mph.

  HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to
           mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include...
  Morgantown, Fairmont, Westover, Kingwood, Mannington, Star City,  and Terra Alta

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure
and stay away from windows. These storms are capable of producing
widespread damaging winds.

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH

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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sat Jun  6 15:51:30 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2026 15:51:30 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe
	Thunderstorm Warning
Message-ID: <B12B95BC-2AF7-4BCC-9732-66C92E667C33@gmail.com>

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
340 PM EDT Sat Jun 6 2026

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Preston County in northeastern West Virginia...
  Southeastern Marion County in northern West Virginia...
  Southeastern Monongalia County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 415 PM EDT.

* At 340 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from
  13 miles southeast of Farmington to 8 miles south of Winfield, or
  along a line from 14 miles north of Terra Alta to 9 miles southeast
  of Fairmont, moving southeast at 45 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Kingwood, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Pleasant Valley, Winfield,
  Newburg, Reedsville, Masontown, Albright, Tunnelton, Markleysburg,
  Brandonville, Bruceton Mills, Valley Point, Gladesville, Laurel
  Run, Fellowsville, Israel and Browns Chapel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds.

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH


From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sat Jun  6 19:04:05 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2026 19:04:05 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Advisory: THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED SEVERE
 THUNDERSTORM
Message-ID: <E3B95421-BDF9-48B7-B8C7-8838E7DDFA08@gmail.com>

WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCH 282
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PITTSBURGH PA
659 PM EDT SAT JUN 6 2026


THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 282 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING

IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA

GREENE                WASHINGTON            

IN WEST VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES

MARION                MONONGALIA            WETZEL

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF FAIRMONT, AND MORGANTOWN, 


From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sun Jun  7 10:36:37 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2026 10:36:37 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Informational; Storm Damage Saturday and Thanks
Message-ID: <CAAoba33qJ+nzXuitHOXJVMvEepUSJV6KBrsVnu1T1QxVHrcyzA@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks to the following stations who checked into the North Central West
Virginia Skywarn Net during yesterday?s Severe Thunderstorm Warning:

KF8AQR/M - Arthurdale, Preston County, WV
WA3ZZU/M - Granville, Monongalia County, WV
KE8YWA - Arthurdale, Preston County, WV
WB8JHD - Belmont, Belmont County, OH
KD8FDD - Fairmont, Marion County, WV
AE8K - Fairmont, Marion County, WV
KE8TUZ - Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV
KD3CGE - McKeesport, Allegheny County, PA
KB8UGP - Enterprise, Harrison County, WV

Special thanks to Tom, W8ZHN, for his work as Net Control.

The Severe Thunderstorm produced some damage locally.

Seven people were injured at Kendrick Family Ballpark Saturday afternoon
when straight line winds blew over a large tent during a WVU baseball game.
Five people required hospitalization.

KE8TUZ measured a 47 MPH wind gust in Suncrest, Morgantown during the
storm.

On Monday the NWS will send teams to investigate two potential tornado
events in Western Pennsylvania.

We were spared from supercells that developed in Ohio and Wetzel County
yesterday evening. The NWS Pittsburgh was watching these storm.cells
closely. They were concerned because two looked like they had formed
tornado. Both were headed to Fairmont and Morgantown but fortunately
weakened before arriving in Mon and Marion Counties.

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Thu Jun 11 13:27:02 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:27:02 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Advisory SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
Message-ID: <E87BD3F0-5686-4E5B-B488-83698152A62C@gmail.com>

The North Central West Virginia Skywarn Net has been activated in Standby Mode due to the Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued below. Please monitor the W8MWA two-meter repeater.


WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCH 312
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PITTSBURGH PA
121 PM EDT THU JUN 11 2026


THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 312 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
     

IN SOUTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA

 GREENE               
                 

IN WEST VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES



PRESTON               MARION                MONONGALIA            WETZEL               

              

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF FAIRMONT, MORGANTOWN, AND TERRA ALTA

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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Thu Jun 11 15:51:37 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:51:37 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe
	Thunderstorm Warning
Message-ID: <5277BA8A-FCFE-4717-BBAC-BB67D1A9B23F@gmail.com>

The North Central West Virginia Skywarn Net is running in Active Mode on the W8MWA Two-Meter repeater.

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
341 PM EDT Thu Jun 11 2026

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Eastern Greene County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
  Northern Preston County in northeastern West Virginia...
  Marion County in northern West Virginia...
  Monongalia County in northern West Virginia...
  Southeastern Wetzel County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 445 PM EDT.

* At 341 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from near Monessen to 6 miles southwest of Mannington, or along a line from 14 miles southeast of Gastonville to 6 miles southwest of Mannington, moving east at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Morgantown, Fairmont, Westover, Kingwood, Mannington, Star City, and Pleasant Valley

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds.

Report severe weather via the North Central WV Skywarn Net


HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Thu Jun 11 16:39:49 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:39:49 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe
	Thunderstorm Warning
Message-ID: <68CB99F8-A697-4E28-A8E6-C512CF8E733C@gmail.com>

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
434 PM EDT Thu Jun 11 2026

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Northern Preston County in northeastern West Virginia...
  East Central Marion County in northern West Virginia...
  Southeastern Monongalia County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 530 PM EDT.

* At 434 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 7 miles southwest of Farmington to over Newburg, or along a line from 13 miles southeast of Uniontown to 11 miles west of Rowlesburg, moving southeast at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Kingwood, Terra Alta, Brookhaven, Reedsville, Masontown, Albright,
  Brandonville, Bruceton Mills, Valley Point, Laurel Run, Clifton
  Mills, Cranesville, Hazelton, Gladesville and Browns Chapel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds.

Report severe weather via the North Central WV Skywarn Net


HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH


From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Fri Jun 12 11:34:59 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:34:59 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Alert: I-79 Closure
Message-ID: <CAAoba31b5qq--2iA2kVJO293hyvXqHxA_gnyRX9BqFU39SctyQ@mail.gmail.com>

This is not weather related, however, please be aware that I-79 is closed
Southbound south of Goshen Road due to a major accident. Traffic is back up
to nearly the I79-I68 split.

Northbound traffic appears to be unaffected.

>From Marion County EMS:

*I-79 southbound at mile marker 139 is closed until further notice due to a
vehicle accident and fuel spill*

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Fri Jun 12 12:06:06 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:06:06 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Image: I-79 Closure
Message-ID: <CAAoba33U0s0HwaPeyT1z-qN2+8HSOBy3s2OnaG858JhCTLzSqA@mail.gmail.com>

Attached is an image of the closure of I-79 South at Goshen Road.

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sun Jun 14 11:18:31 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:18:31 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Advisory: Strong to Severe Storms n Possible Today
Message-ID: <CAAoba32QjhX6vHcZd1UFxOQA69YsN3BL+qrQR2H3sCrtE5Lawg@mail.gmail.com>

*Note: We have a Level 2 Risk of Severe Thunderstorms today. Should the
National Weather Service issue Severe Thunderstorm Watches or Warnings for
our counties later today, the **North Central West Virginia Skywarn Net
will be activated. *

>From the NWS Pittsburgh:

*Strong to severe storms are possible today with a passing cold front. Most
of North Central WV is under a Level 2 *
*Risk for severe weather. The primary threat is damaging wind gusts and
tornadoes. The best time for severe storms to occur would be between 3pm to
7pm today.*

See the attached graphic.

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sun Jun 14 13:36:14 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:36:14 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM
	WATCH
Message-ID: <5C4D2639-87D0-4CF7-8E7E-14AAB412746B@gmail.com>

The North Central West Virginia Skywarn Net has been activated in Standby Mode on the W8MWA two-meter repeater. We are not requiring check-ins at this time, but would appreciate it, if you are able, to monitor the repeater.

WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCH 333
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PITTSBURGH PA
125 PM EDT SUN JUN 14 2026


THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 333 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
          

IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES  GREENE               
WASHINGTON            WESTMORELAND          
           

IN WEST VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES



PRESTON               TUCKER                MARION                MONONGALIA            WETZEL               

             

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF FAIRMONT, MORGANTOWN, PARSONS, TERRA ALTA, AND THOMAS,
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sun Jun 14 13:36:14 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:36:14 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM
	WATCH
Message-ID: <5C4D2639-87D0-4CF7-8E7E-14AAB412746B@gmail.com>

The North Central West Virginia Skywarn Net has been activated in Standby Mode on the W8MWA two-meter repeater. We are not requiring check-ins at this time, but would appreciate it, if you are able, to monitor the repeater.

WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCH 333
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PITTSBURGH PA
125 PM EDT SUN JUN 14 2026


THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 333 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
          

IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES  GREENE               
WASHINGTON            WESTMORELAND          
           

IN WEST VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES



PRESTON               TUCKER                MARION                MONONGALIA            WETZEL               

             

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF FAIRMONT, MORGANTOWN, PARSONS, TERRA ALTA, AND THOMAS,
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sun Jun 14 17:18:04 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:18:04 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe
	Thunderstorm Warning
Message-ID: <C096150B-29AC-47FE-867B-153A03BF9F8B@gmail.com>

Note: The North Central West Virginia Skywarn Net is now operating in Active Mode. Net Control is Tom, W8ZHN.

Check-ins are requested on the W8MWA two-meter (145.430 MHz) repeater.

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
510 PM EDT Sun Jun 14 2026

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Central Preston County in northeastern West Virginia...
  Southeastern Marion County in northern West Virginia...
  Southeastern Monongalia County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 600 PM EDT.

* At 510 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Winfield, or near Fairmont, moving east at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Fairmont, Kingwood, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Winfield, Newburg, Rivesville, Reedsville, Masontown, Albright, Tunnelton, Gladesville, Browns Chapel, Valley Point, Cranesville, Everettville and Colfax.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds.

Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Seek shelter immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built structure.

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sun Jun 14 18:41:38 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:41:38 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Alert: Significant Tornado Potential for North Central WV
Message-ID: <CAAoba32EeymuNWWu-JBA3whZwhWLLz7hdNcm-=bergVLfyw4kQ@mail.gmail.com>

>From the NWS Pittsburgh:

*There is an axis of Significant Tornado potential across North Central WV
and up the ridges through Fayette Westmoreland Indiana. So we appear to
have tornado threat for next couple of hours mainly with the
approaching line of Severe Thunderstorms. *

See the attached graphic.

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sun Jun 14 19:01:11 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:01:11 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe
	Thunderstorm Warning
Message-ID: <16410E51-69E4-412C-AECC-B3355A02B036@gmail.com>

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
654 PM EDT Sun Jun 14 2026

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southwestern Fayette County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
  Greene County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
  Southeastern Washington County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
  Marion County in northern West Virginia...
  Marshall County in northern West Virginia...
  Monongalia County in northern West Virginia...
  Wetzel County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 745 PM EDT.

* At 654 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from
  near Waynesburg to 7 miles southwest of Pine Grove, or along a line
  from near Waynesburg to 10 miles south of New Martinsville, moving
  southeast at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Morgantown, Fairmont, Westover, Mannington, Star City, Masontown, Pleasant Valley, and Granville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds.


HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH


From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sun Jun 14 19:45:32 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:45:32 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe
	Thunderstorm Warning
Message-ID: <92E0E0D7-A707-4381-B455-C74A528834EA@gmail.com>

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
738 PM EDT Sun Jun 14 2026

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Fayette County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
  Preston County in northeastern West Virginia...
  Marion County in northern West Virginia...
  Monongalia County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 900 PM EDT.

* At 738 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from
  over South Connellsville to 11 miles southwest of Monongah, or
  along a line from near Connellsville to 14 miles south of
  Mannington, moving east at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Morgantown, Fairmont, Westover, Kingwood, Star City, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Pleasant Valley,Point Marion, Monongah, Granville, Newburg and Brookhaven.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds.


HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH


From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Mon Jun 15 09:10:33 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:10:33 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Job Well Done During Yeaterday's Severe Thunderstorm and
 Tornado Warnings
Message-ID: <A726A47D-2A77-4806-B846-983745A1A7F6@gmail.com>

Thanks to everyone who checked into the North Central West Virginia Skywarn Net yesterday during the Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Warnings. Whether you had a report or not, your participation with the net and the fact that you were there was incredibly important.

And kudos to Tom, W8ZHN, for a terrific job running our Skywarn Net for over eight hours!

The NWS is now submitting our reports without question to Emergency Management, first responders and the local media. And they are crediting amateur radio and adding your calls to your reports. 

In the past none of this occurred. Our reports had been combined and summarized. 

However, the NWS has come to trust and rely on our reports. So they are now listing them verbatim and appropriately crediting them. This is a major plus for amateur radio in our community. This also demonstrates that we are sincere in fulfilling the public service requirement for our licenses. 

So, again, thank you for a job well done!

Jeff, WB1AAL
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From ditzian at gmail.com  Mon Jun 15 11:09:59 2026
From: ditzian at gmail.com (Jan Ditzian)
Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:09:59 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] June 15-16, 2026
Message-ID: <CAEeTWaLtU7jx_oyMs65dA=Gjvi7Gh6acddr87iZKGQF1sn7Dfw@mail.gmail.com>

Today, Monday, June ;15, we have our monthly 70 cm. simplex net on 446.5
Mhz. at 8:30 PM ET.  Following that net, we have our weekly ARES Training
andTRaffic net on 145.430-, PL 103.5 Hz.

On Tuesday we will have our usual Taco Tuesday at Los Mariachis restaurant
in University Town Centre at noon.  At 7:00 PM is our monthly MWA meeting
at the Red Cross Building on Pineview Drive in Morgantown, 3rd floor.

73,
Jan, KX2A
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Mon Jun 15 12:52:03 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:52:03 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Informational: NWS Storm Reports Credited to Amateur Radio
Message-ID: <A4C4CB71-4A6C-4602-B508-325F24D18FB5@gmail.com>

I have been asked if I could post a few examples of what the NWS posting of our reports look like from yesterday?s storm. 

While I know that this won?t necessarily be of interest to everyone on these lists, participation in our Skywarn Net came from both clubs and others who are on these lists.

Below are a few sample reports as copied directly from the NWS Pittsburgh Storm Reports.

Jeff, WB1AAL

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

NWUS51 KPBZ 150004
LSRPBZ

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
804 PM EDT Sun Jun 14 2026

KE8YWA reports tree limb on power lines near Owl Creek Road along US Route 119. Time estimated by radar.  

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0757 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     5 SSW Brookhaven        39.54N 79.93W
06/14/2026                   Monongalia         WV   Amateur Radio    

            KE8YWA reports tree limb on power lines near 
            Owl Creek Road along US Route 119. Time 
            estimated by radar. 



WUS51 KPBZ 150014
LSRPBZ

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
814 PM EDT Sun Jun 14 2026

N8HGL reports power outage. Time estimated by radar.  

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0755 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Cheat Lake              39.67N 79.85W
06/14/2026                   Monongalia         WV   Amateur Radio    

            N8HGL reports power outage. Time estimated 
            by radar. 



NWUS51 KPBZ 150010
LSRPBZ

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
810 PM EDT Sun Jun 14 2026

KC4YGB reports power outages with 100 customers affected in Wileyville

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0705 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     5 N Pine Grove          39.63N 80.67W
06/14/2026                   Wetzel             WV   Amateur Radio    

            KC4YGB reports power outages with 100 
            customers affected in Wileyville. Time 
            estimated by radar. 


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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Mon Jun 15 12:52:03 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:52:03 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Informational: NWS Storm Reports Credited to Amateur Radio
Message-ID: <A4C4CB71-4A6C-4602-B508-325F24D18FB5@gmail.com>

I have been asked if I could post a few examples of what the NWS posting of our reports look like from yesterday?s storm. 

While I know that this won?t necessarily be of interest to everyone on these lists, participation in our Skywarn Net came from both clubs and others who are on these lists.

Below are a few sample reports as copied directly from the NWS Pittsburgh Storm Reports.

Jeff, WB1AAL

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

NWUS51 KPBZ 150004
LSRPBZ

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
804 PM EDT Sun Jun 14 2026

KE8YWA reports tree limb on power lines near Owl Creek Road along US Route 119. Time estimated by radar.  

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0757 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     5 SSW Brookhaven        39.54N 79.93W
06/14/2026                   Monongalia         WV   Amateur Radio    

            KE8YWA reports tree limb on power lines near 
            Owl Creek Road along US Route 119. Time 
            estimated by radar. 



WUS51 KPBZ 150014
LSRPBZ

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
814 PM EDT Sun Jun 14 2026

N8HGL reports power outage. Time estimated by radar.  

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0755 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Cheat Lake              39.67N 79.85W
06/14/2026                   Monongalia         WV   Amateur Radio    

            N8HGL reports power outage. Time estimated 
            by radar. 



NWUS51 KPBZ 150010
LSRPBZ

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
810 PM EDT Sun Jun 14 2026

KC4YGB reports power outages with 100 customers affected in Wileyville

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0705 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     5 N Pine Grove          39.63N 80.67W
06/14/2026                   Wetzel             WV   Amateur Radio    

            KC4YGB reports power outages with 100 
            customers affected in Wileyville. Time 
            estimated by radar. 


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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Wed Jun 17 18:49:44 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:49:44 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Informational: Visit to KDKA TV, Pittsburgh
Message-ID: <CAAoba33ObZUhCyvRFfFjpbKov6KO_AM38vANcXDG7kiBpoYrAQ@mail.gmail.com>

Today was a very special day for me. I was invited to tour the KDKA TV CBS
studios in Pittsburgh. I will attach a few pictures from my visit to this
email, but first I have something special to share with you.

During my visit I met with Trey Fulbright and Mary Ours. If you watch the
KDKA TV news, you will recognize their names. They are two of the
Meteorologists who give the KDKA First Alert weather reports.

I want to share with you what they told me.

When I was introduced to them they said, ?We know Jeff. He is part of the
Skywarn ham radio group in North Central West Virginia.?

Before I could say that?s right, they said, ?We appreciate what the ham
radio folks in your Skywarn Net do for us. We often don?t know what is
occurring during severe weather in West Virginia. Your Skywarn reports help
us to better understand your weather. They are extremely helpful. Please
keep sending your reports so we can cover North Central West Virginia
weather more accurately and completely.?

See the attached photos.

Jeff, WB1AAL

(L-R) Trey Fulbright, Jeff, WB1AAL, Mary Ours in front of weather ?green?
screen

KDKA-TV News Room

First Alert Weather Set


KDKA Mobile Weather Lab
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Thu Jun 18 05:25:20 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:25:20 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Severe Weather Statement
Message-ID: <12D76FF9-2236-4084-A1DD-70C19C8BA43C@gmail.com>

The North Central West Virginia Skywarn Net has been activated on the W8MWA two-meter repeaters. We are looking for check-ins to report local weather conditions.

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
515 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

Greene PA-Marion WV-Monongalia WV-Preston WV-Wetzel WV-
515 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FOR SOUTHEASTERN GREENE, NORTHWESTERN PRESTON,
MARION, MONONGALIA AND SOUTHEASTERN WETZEL COUNTIES...

At 515 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Fairview, or near Mannington, moving east at 60 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
  Morgantown, Fairmont, Westover, Kingwood, Mannington, Star City,
  Pleasant Valley, Winfield, Barrackville, Point Marion, Monongah,
  Granville, Fairview, Cassville, Brookhaven, Rivesville, Grant Town,
  Reedsville, Masontown and Farmington.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds.

Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Seek shelter immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built structure.


TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Thu Jun 18 07:45:22 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:45:22 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning
Message-ID: <EFEA5E60-1BF0-4B8F-A3AD-CCF2AD538B0D@gmail.com>

Due to a Tornado Warning for Preston and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Preston and Tucker Counties, we have reactivated the North Central West Virginia Skywarn Net on the W8MWA repeater.

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
733 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Preston County in northeastern West Virginia...

* Until 745 AM EDT.

* At 733 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 8 miles south of Terra Alta, moving east at 65 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
           to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
           likely.

* Locations impacted include...
  Aurora, Cathedral State Park and Elgon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Thu Jun 18 07:47:37 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:47:37 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe
	Thunderstorm Warning
Message-ID: <0F281BEA-5224-43E0-BEEF-15E59C82529F@gmail.com>

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
715 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southern Preston County in northeastern West Virginia...
  Tucker County in northeastern West Virginia...

* Until 830 AM EDT.

* At 715 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from
  near Newburg to 34 miles south of Monongah, or along a line from 11
  miles west of Rowlesburg to 36 miles south of Fairmont, moving east
  at 50 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Parsons, Davis, Thomas, Rowlesburg, Newburg, Hendricks, Hambleton,
  Tunnelton, Hannahsville, Lead Mine, Saint George, Benbush,
  Davisville, Silver Lake, Aurora, Elgon, Cathedral State Park,
  Blackwater Falls, Pifer Moutain and Elk.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds.

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH



From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sat Jun 20 19:45:25 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:45:25 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe
	Thunderstorm Warning
Message-ID: <AD83610F-CF0D-4418-9864-D8389CE2ADB1@gmail.com>

The North Central West Virginia Skywarn Net has been activated on the W8MWA Two Meter Repeater.

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
738 PM EDT Sat Jun 20 2026

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Marion County in northern West Virginia...
  Eastern Wetzel County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 815 PM EDT.

* At 738 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles northeast
  of Jacksonburg, or 11 miles west of Mannington, moving southeast at
  30 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Fairmont, Mannington, Pleasant Valley, Barrackville, Monongah,
  Farmington, Worthington, Smithfield, Metz, Rachel, Curtisville,
  Grangeville, Carolina, Idamay, Earnshaw, White Hall, Bentons Ferry,
  Knob Fork and Big Run.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds.

&&

LAT...LON 3954 8062 3968 8053 3950 8007 3940 8015
      3939 8020 3944 8028 3943 8029 3944 8029
      3944 8031 3947 8049 3946 8049
TIME...MOT...LOC 2338Z 300DEG 25KT 3957 8054

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

Miller
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Mon Jun 22 18:15:15 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:15:15 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED.. Tornado Warning
Message-ID: <C984A723-C1F4-4344-AB62-875529AB08FA@gmail.com>

The North Central West Virginia Skywarn Net has been activated on the W8MWA two-meter repeater due to a Tornado Warning.

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
603 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Marion County in northern West Virginia...
  Southeastern Monongalia County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 630 PM EDT.

* At 603 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Fairmont, moving east at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
           to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
           likely.

* Locations impacted include...
  Fairmont, Winfield, Barrackville, Rivesville, Browns Chapel and
  Baxter.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3948 8017 3955 8016 3955 7988 3944 7991
      3945 7994 3942 8000
TIME...MOT...LOC 2203Z 279DEG 23KT 3951 8012

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

Shallenberger
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Mon Jun 22 18:33:21 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:33:21 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED...Tornado Warning
Message-ID: <864662F6-4F34-4121-8947-519B34B7C746@gmail.com>

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
629 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  West Central Preston County in northeastern West Virginia...
  Southeastern Monongalia County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 700 PM EDT.

* At 629 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 6 miles northwest of Newburg, or 11 miles west of
  Kingwood, moving east at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
           to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
           likely.

* Locations impacted include...
  Kingwood, Tunnelton, Gladesville and Browns Chapel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.


TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN


From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Tue Jun 23 15:22:08 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:22:08 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Informational: Confirmed Tornado in Fairmont
Message-ID: <CAAoba30rkMywY85d25mw3ofWR5h9P0JbM5JSnKTbvtXa=oVN8Q@mail.gmail.com>

The NWS has confirmed that an EF-0 tornado hit the greater Fairmont area
yesterday. I am sending this out to multiple lists as Skywarn
Net participation yesterday came from multiple groups.

>From the NWS:

*Our storm survey team has confirmed an EF-0 tornado with maximum wind
speeds of 80 mph occurred just east of Fairmont, WV in relation to severe
thunderstorms yesterday. *

*More details on its full path and damage surveyed will be relayed later
this evening. Here is the preliminary Public Information Statement
highlighting this update:*

PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 258 PM
EDT Tue Jun 23 2026 ...NWS Storm Survey Team Confirm EF-0 Tornado Occurred
Near Fairmont in Marion County, WV... A storm survey team for the National
Weather Service office in Pittsburgh PA has confirmed an EF-0 tornado with
maximum wind gusts of 80 mph occurred just east of Fairmont, WV in relation
to the severe thunderstorms that moved through the area on June 22 2026. A
final assessment including results of the survey are expected to be
completed and transmitted via a Public Information Statement by this
evening. The storm survey information will also be available on our website
at http://www.weather.gov/pittsburgh $$
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Thu Jun 25 18:08:13 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:08:13 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
Message-ID: <59C4AA42-4957-48AD-A298-818FECC29A2F@gmail.com>

WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCH 394
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PITTSBURGH PA
556 PM EDT THU JUN 25 2026


THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
394 IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT FRIDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
           

IN WEST VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES


PRESTON               MARION                MONONGALIA            WETZEL               
             

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF FAIRMONT, KINGWOOD, MORGANTOWN, AND TERRA ALTA, 


From n8ozy at comcast.net  Fri Jun 26 20:48:24 2026
From: n8ozy at comcast.net (Randy Crowe)
Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:48:24 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Field Day Antenna Launcher Needed
Message-ID: <a7ebef77-e00f-418f-9f0e-7d50b2391aac@comcast.net>

Well that figures. Loading things up tonight and I can't find my antenna 
launcher. I'll look more tomorrow morning but if anyone has one and 
could bring it for use at Field Day tomorrow it would be greatly 
appreciated. We plan to meet at the Cub Scout Pavilion on top of the 
hill next to the main parking lot around 10:00 Saturday morning.

Hope to see you there

Randy


From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Fri Jun 26 21:36:25 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:36:25 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Advisory: Flood Watch
Message-ID: <CAAoba32RYwEPVBDHNs7twnDBe-ybMH4v5PqRC59j2E0gK2cqeQ@mail.gmail.com>

Flood Watch National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 908 PM EDT Fri Jun 26
2026

Greene-Marshall-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and
Northwestern Preston- Including the cities of Coopers Rock,Fairmont, and
Morgantown 908 PM EDT Fri Jun 26 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive
rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...In West Virginia: Marion,
Monongalia and Wetzel Counties.
* WHEN...Through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result
in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone
locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL
DETAILS... - An axis of showers and storms that could produce heavy rain is
expected to develop this evening. Some uncertainty remains in where this
axis could develop, but forecast trends suggest this axis could develop
into parts of northern West Virginia and eastern Ohio. -
http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood
Warnings be issued.
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Sat Jun 27 08:03:27 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:03:27 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Advisory: Flood Watch
Message-ID: <CAAoba3255U5-oE103rpJ1c2ZyYpwDpymvcddh=b5ScPfH+0jCA@mail.gmail.com>

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 525 AM EDT Sat Jun 27 2026
Greene-Marshall-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and
Northwestern Preston-
Including the cities of Coopers Rock, Morgantown,and Fairmont 525 AM EDT
Sat Jun 27 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... *
WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible. * WHERE...West Virginia, including the following areas, Marion,
Monongalia, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston and
Wetzel. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may
result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. *
ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An axis of showers and storms that could produce
heavy rain is expected to develop this evening. Some uncertainty remains in
where this axis could develop, but forecast trends suggest this axis could
develop into parts of northern West Virginia and eastern Ohio. -
http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Mon Jun 29 07:58:29 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:58:29 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] =?utf-8?q?Special_Weather_Statement=E2=80=A6Dennse_Fog?=
Message-ID: <CAAoba32A8JCpa-=2L8QphfSDZr2w9HOVEQZZ40i_UtN9uAEiDw@mail.gmail.com>

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 321 AM EDT
Mon Jun 29 2026
Wetzel-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, Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, Saint
George, Davis, Thomas, and Canaan Valley 321 AM EDT Mon Jun 29 2026
...AREAS OF FOG TO AFFECT THE MORNING COMMUTE... Areas of fog have
developed overnight and will continue to expand into daybreak this morning.
Visibilities may change rapidly over short distances in locally dense fog.
Conditions are expected to improve by 9 AM this morning. If you encounter
fog, use your low beam headlights and leave extra space between vehicles.
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Mon Jun 29 15:05:19 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:05:19 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE: Heat Advisory
Message-ID: <CAAoba32Jns7b+zZU0Dch_KYQw=uJOKJ_b_44vaZmMxV61teC0Q@mail.gmail.com>

HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 10 PM EDT FRIDAY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 1253 PM EDT
Mon Jun 29 2026 Greene-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia
Including the cities of Morgantown, and Fairmont 1253 PM EDT Mon Jun 29
2026 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 10 PM EDT FRIDAY... *
WHAT...Heat index values from the afternoon into the early evening each day
will range from 98 to 105 degrees. Impacts will continue with warm and
muggy conditions each night, with minimum temperatures in the lower to mid
70s. * WHERE...Portions of North Central West Virginia. * WHEN...From 11 AM
Tuesday to 10 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity
may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink
plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and
check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside.
Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous
activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms
of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
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From jnfritz07 at gmail.com  Tue Jun 30 14:54:28 2026
From: jnfritz07 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Fritz)
Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:54:28 -0400
Subject: [W8MWA] Alert: Extreme Heat Warning
Message-ID: <CAAoba31-_A2r2Bm2Xw52x_vJ5cwD6_=w4Y53UV6xxOzVoFONrg@mail.gmail.com>

*Note: Extreme Heat Warnings do not typically require Skywarn activation. *

The NWS Pittsburgh has moved parts of North Central West Virginia from a
Heat Advisory to an Extreme Heat Warning.

As shown in the graphic below, the Extreme Heat Warning line is slightly
east of I-79 with Morgantown and Fairmont both within the Extreme Heat
Warning area.

The Extreme Heat Warning runs until 2200 (10 PM) on Friday. (Thunderstorms,
if they occur could reduce temperatures on Friday.)

The difference between a Heat Advisory and an Extreme Heat Warning is
important.

?A heat advisory indicates that conditions are likely to cause heat-related
illnesses if precautions are not taken, while an extreme heat warning
signifies that dangerously high heat is expected or occurring, requiring
immediate action to protect health.? ? Source: National Weather Service

You?ve heard the precautions. Avoid strenuous outdoor activities, keep
hydrated and stay in air conditioning if possible.

Jeff, WB1AAL
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