There is a Level 1 Threat today (Sunday) for severe thunderstorms and strong, gusty winds. The Level 1 area covers all of North Central West Virginia. (See the attached graphic.) 

Depending on any significant thunderstorm development throughout the day, we may activate the North Central West Virginia Skywarn Net—at least in standby mode. Please monitor the W8MWA two-meter repeater as much as is possible throughout the day and evening.  

From the NWS Pittsburgh:

An unseasonably warm and most airmass will allow for showers and possibly a few thunderstorms today. Some of the stronger showers and storms could contain damaging wind gusts. 

Even outside of thunderstorms, strong winds can be expected this afternoon and through the evening. A Wind Advisory is in effect 10AM until 9PM today. 

See the attached graphic. 

Jeff, WB1AAL


NPWPBZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
215 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024

OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ007>009-013>016-020>022-029-
031-073>078-WVZ001>004-012-021-509>513-291600-
/O.EXA.KPBZ.WI.Y.0015.241229T1500Z-241230T0300Z/
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Mercer-Venango-Forest-
Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Beaver-Allegheny-Armstrong-
Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-
Fayette-Higher Elevations of Fayette-Indiana-Higher Elevations of
Indiana-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-
Including the cities of Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta, St.
Clairsville, Aliquippa, Champion, Columbiana, Brookville,
Uniontown, Sharon, Wheeling, Hazelton, Latrobe, Follansbee, New
Martinsville, Ohiopyle, Butler, Coopers Rock, New Philadelphia,
New Kensington, Punxsutawney, Murrysville, Ambridge, Kingwood,
Rowlesburg, Saint George, Malvern, Ellwood City, Woodsfield,
Lower Burrell, Moundsville, Cadiz, Greensburg, Wellsburg,
Canonsburg, Oil City, Coshocton, Pittsburgh Metro Area, Ford
City, New Castle, Weirton, Kittanning, Caldwell, Cambridge,
Washington, Morgantown, Monessen, Beaver Falls, Franklin,
Zanesville, Parsons, Indiana, Monaca, Armagh, Waynesburg,
Hendricks, Tionesta, Dover, Martins Ferry, Clarion, Donegal,
Salem, East Liverpool, Hermitage, Ligonier, Grove City, Fairmont,
Carrollton, and Steubenville
215 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EST THIS 
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 PM EST 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...

Secure outdoor objects.

Please report downed trees, power lines or large branches by calling 
412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using 
Twitter @NWSPittsburgh.

&&

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WVZ514-291600-
/O.CON.KPBZ.WI.Y.0015.241229T1500Z-241230T0300Z/
Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Canaan Valley, Thomas, and Davis
215 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM 
EST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Tucker County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 PM EST 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...

Please report downed trees, power lines or large branches by calling 
412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using 
Twitter @NWSPittsburgh.

&&

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