Alert archive / West Virginia / Flash Flood Watches in 2017
Flash Flood Watch 7, NWS Charleston, WV
NWS Charleston, WV issued this flash flood watch at May 27, 2017, 4:14 AM EDT for 31 counties in West Virginia; Boyd County, Carter County, Lawrence County, Kentucky; Buchanan County, Dickenson County, Virginia. It took effect at May 27, 2017, 2:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 29 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 27, 2017, 4:14 AM EDT (08:14 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 27, 2017, 2:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- May 28, 2017, 7:11 PM EDT
- In force
- 29 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, WV
- Flood severity
- None
All 36 counties
Boyd County, KY, Carter County, KY, Lawrence County, KY, Buchanan County, VA, Dickenson County, VA, Barbour County, WV, Boone County, WV, Braxton County, WV, Cabell County, WV, Calhoun County, WV, Clay County, WV, Doddridge County, WV, Fayette County, WV, Gilmer County, WV, Harrison County, WV, Jackson County, WV, Kanawha County, WV, Lewis County, WV, Lincoln County, WV, Logan County, WV, Mason County, WV, McDowell County, WV, Mingo County, WV, Nicholas County, WV, Pocahontas County, WV, Putnam County, WV, Raleigh County, WV, Randolph County, WV, Ritchie County, WV, Roane County, WV, Taylor County, WV, Upshur County, WV, Wayne County, WV, Webster County, WV, Wirt County, WV, Wyoming County, WV
The radar
The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 35 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:14 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 00:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 212 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1737 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 37 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 63 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 117 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
022 WGUS61 KRLX 270814 FFARLX URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Charleston WV 414 AM EDT Sat May 27 2017 ...Showers and thunderstorms with heavy downpours through Monday... KYZ102-103-105-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>008-013>016-024>027-033-034- 515>520-271615- /O.NEW.KRLX.FF.A.0007.170527T1800Z-170529T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason- Jackson WV-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay- McDowell-Wyoming-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh- Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas- Southeast Nicholas- Including the cities of Grayson, Olive Hill, Ashland, Louisa, Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Spencer, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, and Richwood 414 AM EDT Sat May 27 2017 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Watch for portions of northeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, and West Virginia, including the following areas, in northeast Kentucky, Boyd, Carter, and Lawrence KY. In southwest Virginia, Buchanan and Dickenson. In West Virginia, Boone, Cabell, Clay, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Raleigh, Putnam, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Raleigh, Wayne, and Wyoming. * From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through Monday morning * Showers and thunderstorms with heavy downpours are possible through Monday morning. This, combined with saturated soils from previous rainfall, will create a threat for flash flooding. * Flooding of creeks, streams, and poor drainage areas are expected, particularly in areas that experience repetitive storms. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$
9 follow-up statements
967 WGUS61 KRLX 271350 FFARLX Flood Watch National Weather Service Charleston WV 950 AM EDT Sat May 27 2017 ...Showers and thunderstorms with heavy downpours through Monday... KYZ102-103-105-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>008-013>016-024>027-033-034- 515>520-272200- /O.CON.KRLX.FF.A.0007.170527T1800Z-170529T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason- Jackson WV-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay- McDowell-Wyoming-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh- Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas- Southeast Nicholas- Including the cities of Grayson, Olive Hill, Ashland, Louisa, Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Spencer, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, and Richwood 950 AM EDT Sat May 27 2017 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of northeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, and West Virginia, including the following areas, in northeast Kentucky, Boyd, Carter, and Lawrence KY. In southwest Virginia, Buchanan and Dickenson. In West Virginia, Boone, Cabell, Clay, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Raleigh, Putnam, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Raleigh, Wayne, and Wyoming. * From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through Monday morning * Showers and thunderstorms with heavy downpours are possible through Monday morning. This, combined with saturated soils from previous rainfall, will create a threat for flash flooding. * Flooding of creeks, streams, and poor drainage areas are expected, particularly in areas that experience repetitive storms. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$
398 WGUS61 KRLX 271848 FFARLX Flood Watch National Weather Service Charleston WV 248 PM EDT Sat May 27 2017 ...Showers and thunderstorms with heavy downpours through Monday... KYZ102-103-105-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>008-013>016-024>027-033-034- 515>520-280300- /O.CON.KRLX.FF.A.0007.000000T0000Z-170529T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason- Jackson WV-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay- McDowell-Wyoming-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh- Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas- Southeast Nicholas- Including the cities of Grayson, Olive Hill, Ashland, Louisa, Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Spencer, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, and Richwood 248 PM EDT Sat May 27 2017 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of northeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, and West Virginia, including the following areas, in northeast Kentucky, Boyd, Carter, and Lawrence KY. In southwest Virginia, Buchanan and Dickenson. In West Virginia, Boone, Cabell, Clay, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Raleigh, Putnam, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Raleigh, Wayne, and Wyoming. * Through Monday morning * Showers and thunderstorms with heavy downpours are possible through Monday morning. This, combined with saturated soils from previous rainfall, will create a threat for flash flooding. * Flooding of creeks, streams, and poor drainage areas are expected, particularly in areas that experience repetitive storms. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$
798 WGUS61 KRLX 280237 FFARLX Flood Watch National Weather Service Charleston WV 1037 PM EDT Sat May 27 2017 ...Showers and thunderstorms with heavy downpours through Monday... KYZ102-103-105-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>008-013>016-024>027-033-034- 515>520-281045- /O.CON.KRLX.FF.A.0007.000000T0000Z-170529T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason- Jackson WV-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay- McDowell-Wyoming-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh- Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas- Southeast Nicholas- Including the cities of Grayson, Olive Hill, Ashland, Louisa, Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Spencer, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, and Richwood 1037 PM EDT Sat May 27 2017 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of northeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, and West Virginia, including the following areas, in northeast Kentucky, Boyd, Carter, and Lawrence KY. In southwest Virginia, Buchanan and Dickenson. In West Virginia, Boone, Cabell, Clay, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Raleigh, Putnam, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Raleigh, Wayne, and Wyoming. * Through Monday morning * Showers and thunderstorms with heavy downpours are possible through Monday morning. This, combined with saturated soils from previous rainfall, will create a threat for flash flooding. * Flooding of creeks, streams, and poor drainage areas are expected, particularly in areas that experience repetitive storms. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$
282 WGUS61 KRLX 280928 FFARLX Flood Watch National Weather Service Charleston WV 528 AM EDT Sun May 28 2017 ...Showers and thunderstorms with heavy downpours through Monday... KYZ102-103-105-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>008-013>016-024>027-033-034- 515>520-281900- /O.CON.KRLX.FF.A.0007.000000T0000Z-170529T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason- Jackson WV-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay- McDowell-Wyoming-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh- Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas- Southeast Nicholas- Including the cities of Grayson, Olive Hill, Ashland, Louisa, Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Spencer, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, and Richwood 528 AM EDT Sun May 28 2017 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of northeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, and West Virginia, including the following areas, in northeast Kentucky, Boyd, Carter, and Lawrence KY. In southwest Virginia, Buchanan and Dickenson. In West Virginia, Boone, Cabell, Clay, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Raleigh, Putnam, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Raleigh, Wayne, and Wyoming. * Through Monday morning * Showers and thunderstorms with heavy downpours are possible through Monday morning. This, combined with saturated soils from previous rainfall, will create a threat for flash flooding. * Flooding of creeks, streams, and poor drainage areas are expected, particularly in areas that experience repetitive storms. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$
604 WGUS61 KRLX 281454 FFARLX Flood Watch National Weather Service Charleston WV 1054 AM EDT Sun May 28 2017 ...Showers and thunderstorms with heavy downpours through Monday... KYZ102-103-105-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>008-013>016-024>027-033-034- 515>520-282300- /O.CON.KRLX.FF.A.0007.000000T0000Z-170529T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason- Jackson WV-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay- McDowell-Wyoming-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh- Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas- Southeast Nicholas- Including the cities of Grayson, Olive Hill, Ashland, Louisa, Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Spencer, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, and Richwood 1054 AM EDT Sun May 28 2017 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of northeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, and West Virginia, including the following areas, in northeast Kentucky, Boyd, Carter, and Lawrence KY. In southwest Virginia, Buchanan and Dickenson. In West Virginia, Boone, Cabell, Clay, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Raleigh, Putnam, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Raleigh, Wayne, and Wyoming. * Through Monday morning * Showers and thunderstorms with heavy downpours are possible through Monday morning. This, combined with saturated soils from previous rainfall, will create a threat for flash flooding. * Flooding of creeks, streams, and poor drainage areas are expected, particularly in areas that experience repetitive storms. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$
486 WGUS61 KRLX 281525 FFARLX URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Charleston WV 1125 AM EDT Sun May 28 2017 ...Showers and thunderstorms with heavy downpours through Monday... WVZ017>020-028>032-039-040-521>526-282330- /O.EXA.KRLX.FF.A.0007.000000T0000Z-170529T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison- Taylor-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster- Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph- Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Elizabeth, Grantsville, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, and Harman 1125 AM EDT Sun May 28 2017 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Charleston has expanded the * Flash Flood Watch to include portions of central West Virginia, northeast West Virginia, and northern West Virginia, including the following areas, in central West Virginia, Braxton, Calhoun, Gilmer, and Taylor. In northeast West Virginia, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Randolph, and Southeast Webster. In northern West Virginia, Barbour, Doddridge, Harrison, Lewis, Ritchie, Upshur, and Wirt. * Through Monday morning * Showers and thunderstorms with heavy downpours are possible through Monday morning. This, combined with saturated soils from previous rainfall, will create a threat for flash flooding. * Flooding of creeks, streams, and poor drainage areas are expected, particularly in areas that experience repetitive storms. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ KYZ102-103-105-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>008-013>016-024>027-033-034- 515>520-282330- /O.CON.KRLX.FF.A.0007.000000T0000Z-170529T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason- Jackson WV-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay- McDowell-Wyoming-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh- Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas- Southeast Nicholas- Including the cities of Grayson, Olive Hill, Ashland, Louisa, Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Spencer, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, and Richwood 1125 AM EDT Sun May 28 2017 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of northeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, and West Virginia, including the following areas, in northeast Kentucky, Boyd, Carter, and Lawrence KY. In southwest Virginia, Buchanan and Dickenson. In West Virginia, Boone, Cabell, Clay, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Raleigh, Putnam, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Raleigh, Wayne, and Wyoming. * Through Monday morning * Showers and thunderstorms with heavy downpours are possible through Monday morning. This, combined with saturated soils from previous rainfall, will create a threat for flash flooding. * Flooding of creeks, streams, and poor drainage areas are expected, particularly in areas that experience repetitive storms. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$
133 WGUS61 KRLX 281914 FFARLX Flood Watch National Weather Service Charleston WV 314 PM EDT Sun May 28 2017 ...Showers and thunderstorms with heavy downpours through tonight... KYZ102-103-105-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>008-013>020-024>034-039-040- 515>526-290315- /O.CON.KRLX.FF.A.0007.000000T0000Z-170529T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason- Jackson WV-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie- Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison- Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Raleigh- Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette- Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster- Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas- Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Grayson, Olive Hill, Ashland, Louisa, Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, and Harman 314 PM EDT Sun May 28 2017 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of northeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, and West Virginia, including the following areas, in northeast Kentucky, Boyd, Carter, and Lawrence KY. In southwest Virginia, Buchanan and Dickenson. In West Virginia, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, and Wyoming. * Through tonight. * Showers and thunderstorms with heavy downpours are possible. This, combined with saturated soils from previous rainfall, will create a threat for flash flooding. * Flooding of creeks, streams, and poor drainage areas are expected, particularly in areas that experience repetitive storms. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$
184 WGUS61 KRLX 282259 FFARLX Flood Watch National Weather Service Charleston WV 659 PM EDT Sun May 28 2017 ...Showers and thunderstorms with heavy downpours through tonight... KYZ102-103-105-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>008-013>020-024>029-033-034- 515>520-290000- /O.CAN.KRLX.FF.A.0007.000000T0000Z-170529T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason- Jackson WV-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie- Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-McDowell-Wyoming- Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette- Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas- Including the cities of Grayson, Olive Hill, Ashland, Louisa, Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, and Richwood 659 PM EDT Sun May 28 2017 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The Flash Flood Watch for portions of northeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, and West Virginia has been cancelled. There will still be some showers around this evening into tonight as a cold front pushes through, however they will not linger and should not pose a flash flood risk. $$ WVZ030>032-039-040-521>526-290700- /O.CON.KRLX.FF.A.0007.000000T0000Z-170529T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Webster- Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas- Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, and Harman 659 PM EDT Sun May 28 2017 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of northeast West Virginia. * Through Monday morning * Showers and thunderstorms with heavy downpours are possible. This, combined with saturated soils from previous rainfall, will create a threat for flash flooding. * Flooding of creeks, streams, and poor drainage may occur particularly in areas that experience repetitive storms. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$
604 WGUS61 KRLX 282311 FFARLX Flood Watch National Weather Service Charleston WV 711 PM EDT Sun May 28 2017 WVZ030>032-039-040-521>526-290015- /O.CAN.KRLX.FF.A.0007.000000T0000Z-170529T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Webster- Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas- Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, and Harman 711 PM EDT Sun May 28 2017 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The Flash Flood Watch for portions of central West Virginia, northeast West Virginia, and northern West Virginia has been cancelled. Scattered rain showers will continue into tonight as a cold front pushes through, however they are not expected to linger and will not pose a flash flood risk. $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this flash flood watch went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Charleston, WV wrote its last area forecast discussion before this flash flood watch went out at May 27, 1:34 AM EDT, 2 hours 40 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, May 27, 1:34 AM EDT, 2 hours 40 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Charleston WV 134 AM EDT Sat May 27 2017 .SYNOPSIS... Weakening MCS moves into the area early Saturday. Storms Saturday with a frontal boundary and high instability. Another Thunderstorm complex on Sunday followed by a cold front Sunday night into Monday. && .NEAR TERM /THROUGH TODAY/... As of 1000 PM Friday... Upped PoPs and QPF overnight as radar indicates a better line of storms (MCS) moving through eastern Indiana and western Ohio and expect those to make it to our forecast area though should weaken before arriving. Speeds suggest arrival into our forecast area by 1 am. SPC MCS maintenance parameter suggests best air south of line which may act to pull the MCS further south than previously forecast...perhaps into the Huntington/Charleston metro areas though not confident in this. As of 800 PM Friday... Not much change, severe threat for tomorrow doesn't look as good as the water threat, but still bears watching closely. As of 225 PM Friday... Synoptically, flow aloft will turn zonal tonight, while a warm front pushes northward. Awaiting a cold front dropping back southward through the CWA Saturday as a result of a surface wave passage. High res and synoptic models remain keen on the development of a MCS in northern Illinois/Indiana later this afternoon and evening, tracking into middle/upper Ohio Valley. Biggest question here is the exact track with the high res models taking the southern extent closer to the I-64 corridor, despite steering flow suggesting that it should stay a bit further north. Concentrating those POPs tonight along US 50, but this complex will likely be on the wane as it enters the CWA, or shortly after. Atmosphere should have plenty of time to recover after dawn in the warm sector. CAPE values are in line with the frontal position as expected, and with the cold front sinking southward through the afternoon, this should be a southern two thirds of the CWA severe/water event. Will need to carry slight to low chance however north of the boundary. Decent 0-6km flow around 40kts and instability warranting the slight risk for the area south of the front, with the enhanced area closer to our area from the latest SPC issuance. Water cannot be ignored either. Very saturated in terms of surface conditions and creek/stream levels, and any sort of repetitive activity will cause problems. Flash flood guidance values are quite low given the recent wet trend. Convective activity Saturday will largely dictate the weather heading into Saturday night and Sunday. && .SHORT TERM /TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/... As of 245 PM Friday... Models still showing a disturbance moving through the area early Sunday. Depending on the timing of the system, could see enough recovery for afternoon thunderstorms. A cold front then pushes through Sunday night into Monday. With the ground so saturated, still concerned with the potential for flash flooding. Will highlight heavy rain in the forecast wording. && .LONG TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY/... As of 245 PM Friday... An upper level trough will dominate the weather for Monday night through Thursday. This will provide relatively cool weather. A reinforcing cold front moves through on Tuesday, followed by another front Wednesday into Thursday. Models have quite a bit of variability in the timing of the later front. Some showers are possible with both these systems. Model differences become even greater by Friday, leading to considerable uncertainty in the forecast. && .AVIATION /06Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/... As of 125 AM Saturday... weakening convection across southeast Ohio and northern WV through 10Z. Expect brief MVFR conditions, and gusty winds up to 30 kts with passage, affecting sites KPKB and KCKB, possibly KEKN if able to hold together. Otherwise, VFR conditions initially, although convection will develop once again, particularly after 18Z, with MVFR and IFR conditions, heavy rain, and strong-damaging winds in vicinity of storms. Bulk of convection will diminish after 03Z Sunday, however, widespread MVFR and IFR conditions are possible in post rain stratus or fog. ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: Timing and location of convection today may be different from current forecast. EXPERIMENTAL TABLE OF FLIGHT CATEGORY OBJECTIVELY SHOWS CONSISTENCY OF WFO FORECAST TO AVAILABLE MODEL INFORMATION: H = HIGH: TAF CONSISTENT WITH ALL MODELS OR ALL BUT ONE MODEL. M = MEDIUM: TAF HAS VARYING LEVEL OF CONSISTENCY WITH MODELS. L = LOW: TAF INCONSISTENT WITH ALL MODELS OR ALL BUT ONE MODEL. DATE FRI 05/26/17 UTC 1HRLY 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 EDT 1HRLY 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 CRW CONSISTENCY H M H M H H M M H H H H HTS CONSISTENCY M H H M H H H H H H H H BKW CONSISTENCY L M L M M L M M H M M L EKN CONSISTENCY M L M L L L L M H H H L PKB CONSISTENCY H M H H H H H H H H H H CKB CONSISTENCY H M L M L H M L H H H M AFTER 06Z SUNDAY... IFR likely in storms Sunday and Monday. && .RLX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... WV...None. OH...None. KY...None. VA...None. && SYNOPSIS...RPY/JW/SL NEAR TERM...JW/26 SHORT TERM...RPY LONG TERM...RPY AVIATION...SL
Hazardous weather outlook, May 26, 8:00 AM EDT, 20 hours 14 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Charleston WV 800 AM EDT Fri May 26 2017 KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>011- 013>020-024>034-039-040-515>526-271200- Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington- Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne- Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha- Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton- Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour- Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette- Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas- Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas- Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph- 800 AM EDT Fri May 26 2017 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and portions of central West Virginia, northeast West Virginia, northern West Virginia, southeast West Virginia, southern West Virginia and western West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. A parade of systems along a wavering front will bring plenty of moisture to the region this holiday weekend. There is a threat for severe thunderstorms on Saturday and possibly Sunday as well. Flash flooding is a concern through the holiday weekend, especially if thunderstorms can organize repeatedly over the same areas. Campers should remain especially vigilant and monitor conditions closely. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, May 27, 1:23 AM EDT, 2 hours 51 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
123 AM EDT SAT MAY 27 2017
OHZ067-076-WVZ009>011-270545-
Washington-Morgan-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-
123 AM EDT SAT MAY 27 2017
...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT WASHINGTON...
SOUTHEASTERN MORGAN...PLEASANTS...WEST CENTRAL TYLER AND NORTHERN
WOOD COUNTIES...
At 122 AM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a bowing line extending from near McConnelsville southeastward
to near Beverly and then southwestward to 6 miles north of
Coolville. Movement was east at 55 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph are possible with these storms.
Locations impacted include...
Parkersburg, Marietta, Belpre, St. Marys, McConnelsville, Beverly,
Vienna, Williamstown, Belmont, Boaz, Washington, Newport, Matamoras,
North Hills, Malta, Lowell, Stockport, Macksburg, Friendly and Lower
Salem.
THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS...
Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 175 and 186.
Interstate 77 in Ohio between mile markers 1 and 17.
Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 1 and 2, between mile
markers 5 and 12, and between mile markers 15 and 24.
LAT...LON 3966 8159 3959 8159 3958 8148 3964 8147
3965 8145 3959 8135 3961 8127 3958 8125
3957 8104 3943 8097 3940 8102 3935 8101
3932 8106 3931 8122 3923 8128 3927 8182
3932 8185 3938 8185 3949 8174 3968 8192
TIME...MOT...LOC 0522Z 275DEG 48KT 3969 8177 3948 8163 3932 8180
12The office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 1:23 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Pleasants | 22 min |
| May 27, 3:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Doddridge | 44 min |
| May 27, 3:20 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Lewis | 40 min |
| May 27, 4:21 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Lewis, Upshur | 24 min |
| May 27, 4:24 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Wood | 36 min |
| May 27, 4:46 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Lewis, Upshur | 29 min |
| May 27, 5:16 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Braxton, Lewis, Upshur | 29 min |
| May 27, 6:11 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Wayne | 94 min |
| May 27, 6:13 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Roane | 32 min |
| May 27, 6:51 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Jackson | 24 min |
| May 27, 7:02 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Kanawha, Roane | 28 min |
| May 27, 7:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Clay | 30 min |
| May 27, 7:28 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Jackson, Mason, Putnam | 3 hr |
| May 27, 7:48 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Doddridge, Pleasants | 87 min |
| May 27, 5:41 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Boyd | 34 min |
| May 27, 6:05 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Carter | 25 min |
| May 27, 6:08 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Carter | 37 min |
| May 27, 6:44 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Carter | 31 min |
| May 27, 6:52 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Carter | 3 hr |
| May 27, 6:36 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Buchanan, Dickenson | 3 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.