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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 102, NWS Charleston, WV

July 22, 20174 counties in West Virginia

NWS Charleston, WV issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 22, 2017, 9:00 PM EDT for 4 counties in West Virginia. It was in force for 45 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued: Jul 22, 2017, 9:00 PM EDT (01:00 UTC)
Expired: Jul 22, 2017, 9:45 PM EDT
In force: 45 min
Issued by: NWS Charleston, WV
Area: Storm-based polygon
Hail: 1.0 in
Wind: 60.0 mph

Counties Braxton County, WV, Clay County, WV, Nicholas County, WV, Webster County, WV

The radar

The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 108 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:01 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

Time	Report	Where	Remark
Jul 22, 9:40 PM EDT	TSTM WND DMG	Webster Springs, WV	TREES DOWNED

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

Did it verify

Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched one storm report to this severe thunderstorm warning; the first came 40 minutes after it went out.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Jul 22, 3:54 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Watch	SPC	6 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 00:00Z, 1.0 hours before the alert went out and 156 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.

Mixed-layer CAPE: 634 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -33 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 1871 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 19 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 72 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 186 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 2.9

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

772 
WUUS51 KRLX 230100
SVRRLX
WVC007-015-067-101-230145-
/O.NEW.KRLX.SV.W.0102.170723T0100Z-170723T0145Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
900 PM EDT SAT JUL 22 2017

The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Northeastern Nicholas County in southeastern West Virginia...
  Southwestern Braxton County in north central West Virginia...
  Southern Webster County in northeastern West Virginia...
  Northeastern Clay County in north central West Virginia...

* Until 945 PM EDT

* At 900 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southwest
  of Gassaway, or 9 miles southwest of Sutton, moving southeast at 40
  mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. 

  SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage 
           to roofs, siding, and trees. 

* Locations impacted include...
  Richwood, Webster Springs, Gassaway, Addison (Webster Springs),
  Camden-On-gauley, Birch River, Craigsville, Camden On Gauley,
  Harrison, Cowen, Widen, Frametown, Strange Creek, Upper Glade,
  Boggs, Little Birch, Calvin, Ivydale and Erbacon.

This includes Interstate 79 between mile markers 48 and 61.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Large hail and damaging winds and continuous cloud to ground
lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately.
Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

Please report Severe Weather to the National Weather Service by
calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

You may also report severe weather by posting your report to the
Charleston West Virginia National Weather Service Facebook Page, or
by using the Twitter Hashtag, NWSRLX.

&&

LAT...LON 3834 8033 3834 8035 3831 8035 3826 8042
      3826 8044 3822 8051 3853 8106 3870 8082
      3840 8024
TIME...MOT...LOC 0100Z 298DEG 33KT 3861 8087 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$
Manning

2 follow-up statements

845 
WWUS51 KRLX 230119
SVSRLX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
919 PM EDT SAT JUL 22 2017

WVC015-230129-
/O.CAN.KRLX.SV.W.0102.000000T0000Z-170723T0145Z/
Clay WV-
919 PM EDT SAT JUL 22 2017

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CLAY COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
southeastern, north central and northeastern West Virginia.

LAT...LON 3834 8033 3834 8035 3831 8035 3826 8042
      3826 8044 3822 8051 3848 8082 3849 8082
      3850 8084 3852 8087 3863 8071 3840 8024
TIME...MOT...LOC 0119Z 305DEG 34KT 3852 8067 

$$

WVC007-067-101-230145-
/O.CON.KRLX.SV.W.0102.000000T0000Z-170723T0145Z/
Nicholas WV-Braxton WV-Webster WV-
919 PM EDT SAT JUL 22 2017

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM EDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN NICHOLAS...SOUTH CENTRAL BRAXTON AND SOUTHERN
WEBSTER COUNTIES...

At 919 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Birch River, or
10 miles south of Sutton, moving southeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees. 

Locations impacted include...
Webster Springs, Addison (Webster Springs), Camden-On-gauley, Birch
River, Camden On Gauley, Craigsville, Cowen, Boggs, Little Birch,
Upper Glade and Erbacon.

# 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

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

Please report Severe Weather to the National Weather Service by
calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

You may also report severe weather by posting your report to the
Charleston West Virginia National Weather Service Facebook Page, or
by using the Twitter Hashtag, NWSRLX.

&&

LAT...LON 3834 8033 3834 8035 3831 8035 3826 8042
      3826 8044 3822 8051 3848 8082 3849 8082
      3850 8084 3852 8087 3863 8071 3840 8024
TIME...MOT...LOC 0119Z 305DEG 34KT 3852 8067 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$
Manning

427 
WWUS51 KRLX 230137
SVSRLX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
937 PM EDT SAT JUL 22 2017

WVC007-067-101-230146-
/O.EXP.KRLX.SV.W.0102.000000T0000Z-170723T0145Z/
Nicholas WV-Braxton WV-Webster WV-
937 PM EDT SAT JUL 22 2017

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN NICHOLAS...SOUTH
CENTRAL BRAXTON AND SOUTHERN WEBSTER COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 945 PM
EDT...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened. 
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However gusty 
winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement 
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service 
Charleston West Virginia.

LAT...LON 3834 8033 3834 8035 3831 8035 3826 8042
      3826 8044 3822 8051 3848 8082 3849 8082
      3850 8084 3852 8087 3863 8071 3840 8024
TIME...MOT...LOC 0136Z 313DEG 18KT 3847 8065 

$$
Manning

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning 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 severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jul 22, 8:49 PM EDT, 11 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 22, 8:49 PM EDT, 11 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Charleston WV
849 PM EDT Sat Jul 22 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this weekend with
risk for heavy rainfall and potential flooding. Fronts cross
late Sunday and again late Monday. High pressure midweek.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 845 PM Saturday...

Adjusted hourly temperatures since cooling showers/storms and
clouds have decrease temperatures about 10 degrees across the
northern third of the area since this afternoon. Rest of
forecast remains on track.

As of 710 PM Saturday...

Sent update to remove some counties out of the severe
thunderstorm watch. Rest of forecast remains on track.

As of 354 PM Saturday...

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of
southeast OH and portions of the northern half of WV until 10
PM.

As of 155 PM Saturday...

MCS moved across northern zones this morning, producing
generally an inch or so of precipitation. Area in the warm
sector of a low pressure system moving across Great Lakes
region, with sct showers and thunderstorms popping up area wide
in the warm, humid, unstable conditions. With the lower
FFG/wetter soils across the north, and the potential for
additional MCS overnight, went ahead an hoisted a flash flood
watch for the area through Sunday morning. This may need to be
expanded in area or even in time as we progress, but for now,
just decided to issue for the wetter areas/greatest threat
region.

In addition to flooding issues, the potential for severe exists
through much of the night, with strong shear on the order of 40+
kts. SPC has issued a slight risk for most of the CWA through
12Z Sunday, with a slight risk area wide on Sunday for an
additional severe thunderstorm threat, as the cold front
approaches the area from the north. Frontal boundary should be
entering SE Ohio zones towards the end of the period.

&&

.SHORT TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/...
As of 315 PM Saturday...

Models in good agreement in a significant short wave amplifying
the northern stream over the eastern U.S., which finally drives
the very deep and moist unstable air with the cold front
eastward across most the area Sunday night. Even though the
front gets hung up in the mountains by Monday morning, the
really deep moisture and convection should continue eastward
with the main departing short wave. By Monday morning, we expect
most of the area to be dry, except across the far southern coal
fields and southern mountains where some lingering convection
may continue.

Thereafter, models have another short wave and cold front
dropping southeast through the Great Lakes and across the area
Monday afternoon and night. Even though moisture will be more
limited with this feature, there will be enough moisture to
combine with diurnal heating to fire up a band of convection
with the front. Things will finally die down Monday night, with
most areas dry by Tuesday morning. However, again, this new
front will struggle to exit the far south and have left a few
showers possible there Monday night into Tuesday morning.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 340 PM Saturday...

High pressure builds in briefly Tuesday and Tuesday night with
slightly cooler but drier air.

However, models agree in another short wave and front diving
southeast across the area Wednesday and Wednesday night, with
enough dynamics, moisture and instability to fire yet another
band of convection ahead of the front. But it will be a bit
cooler and less on the summer heat and humidity. But despite
this latest short wave and front, the models quickly lift out
the upper trough and return the front northward Thursday, which
meanders across the area for the later part of the work week.
Again, lots of moisture will be available to keep things very
unsettled with the meandering front, although temperatures are
progged to be tempered by the clouds and precip.

&&

.AVIATION /01Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 730 PM Saturday...

Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms, some with heavy
rain will continue to affect the northern sites at least
through 01Z. Mostly MVFR conditions will prevail outside brief
periods of IFR/LIFR along their path. Uncertain whether
convection will affect northern sites directly, so coded VCTS
overnight. Expect MVFR and IFR conditions in vicinity of storms,
along with strong gusty winds.

A look at boundary layer winds indicate 15-20 knots across the
south, and 5-10 knots across the north. The stronger winds and
expected cloud cover could prevent dense fog from development.
However, the northern sites have received enough rain during the
afternoon and evening hours. Post fog will be possible once the
pcpn ends but should not last much.

For Sunday, another stormy day. SPC has the area under a slight
risk for severe weather. Damaging winds will be the main threat.
IFR or worst conditions can be expected along convection path.

FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND ALTERNATE SCENARIOS THROUGH 00Z MONDAY...

FORECAST CONFIDENCE: Medium.

ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: Convection could be less widespread than
currently forecast. Conditions on Sunday may not improve as
quickly as currently 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                                                            SUN 07/23/17
UTC 1HRLY       00   01   02   03   04   05   06   07   08   09   10   11
EDT 1HRLY       20   21   22   23   00   01   02   03   04   05   06   07
CRW CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    L
HTS CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    L
BKW CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    M
EKN CONSISTENCY  M    M    L    M    M    L    M    M    L    L    M    L
PKB CONSISTENCY  M    M    M    M    L    L    L    L    L    M    L    L
CKB CONSISTENCY  M    L    L    M    M    M    H    H    L    M    H    M

AFTER 00Z MONDAY...
IFR possible Sunday night in heavy showers and thunderstorms.

&&

.RLX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WV...Flash Flood Watch until 8 AM EDT Sunday for WVZ007>011-014>020-
     027>032-039-040-517>526.
OH...Flash Flood Watch until 8 AM EDT Sunday for OHZ066-067-075-076-
     083>086.
KY...None.
VA...None.

&&

SYNOPSIS...JMV/SL
NEAR TERM...SL
SHORT TERM...ARJ/JMV
LONG TERM...JMV
AVIATION...SL

Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 22, 8:08 PM EDT, 52 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston WV
808 PM EDT Sat Jul 22 2017

OHZ083>086-WVZ007-008-014>016-018-027>029-517>526-240015-
Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Mason-Jackson WV-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-
Calhoun-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette-
Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-
Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-
Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph-
808 PM EDT Sat Jul 22 2017

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 432 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast Ohio,
and portions of central West Virginia, northeast West Virginia,
southeast West Virginia, southern West Virginia and western West
Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flash Flood Watch.
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flash Flood Watch.

A slight risk for severe thunderstorms exists Sunday. Damaging winds
are the primary threat.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

WVZ034-515-516-240015-
Wyoming-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-
808 PM EDT Sat Jul 22 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast West
Virginia and southern West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

A slight risk for severe thunderstorms exists today and tonight.
Damaging winds are the primary threat. In addition, heavy downpours
will accompany any storms, and could create localized flooding
issues. A flash flood watch may be necessary.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

A slight risk for severe thunderstorms exists on Sunday. Damaging
winds are the primary threat.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

WVZ026-240015-
Boone-
808 PM EDT Sat Jul 22 2017

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 432 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern West
Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

A slight risk for severe thunderstorms exists today and tonight.
Damaging winds are the primary threat. In addition, heavy downpours
will accompany any storms, and could create localized flooding
issues. A flash flood watch may be necessary.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

A slight risk for severe thunderstorms exists on Sunday. Damaging
winds are the primary threat.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

OHZ066-067-075-076-WVZ009>011-017-019-020-030>032-039-040-240015-
Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Wirt-Ritchie-
Doddridge-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-Upshur-Barbour-
808 PM EDT Sat Jul 22 2017

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast Ohio,
and portions of central West Virginia and northern West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flash Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flash Flood Watch.

A slight risk for severe thunderstorms exists Sunday. Damaging winds
are the primary threat.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

OHZ087-WVZ006-013-240015-
Lawrence OH-Cabell-Lincoln-
808 PM EDT Sat Jul 22 2017

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 432 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast Ohio,
and portions of southern West Virginia and western West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

A slight risk for severe thunderstorms exists today and tonight.
Damaging winds are the primary threat.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

A slight risk for severe thunderstorms exists Sunday. Damaging winds
are the primary threat.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

KYZ101>103-105-WVZ005-024-025-240015-
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Wayne-Mingo-Logan-
808 PM EDT Sat Jul 22 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Kentucky, and
portions of southern West Virginia and western West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

A slight risk for severe thunderstorms exists today and tonight.
Damaging winds are the primary threat.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

A slight risk for severe thunderstorms exists Sunday. Damaging winds
are the primary threat.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

VAZ003-004-WVZ033-240015-
Dickenson-Buchanan-McDowell-
808 PM EDT Sat Jul 22 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Virginia and
southern West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Showers and thunderstorms with heavy downpours are possible tonight
across the area. A flash flood watch may be necessary.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

A slight risk for severe thunderstorms exists on Sunday. Damaging
winds are the primary threat.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 22, 7:13 PM EDT, 1 hour 47 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
713 PM EDT SAT JUL 22 2017

WVZ018-019-029-222345-
Calhoun-Ritchie-Gilmer-
713 PM EDT SAT JUL 22 2017

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN CALHOUN...
SOUTHEASTERN RITCHIE AND NORTHWESTERN GILMER COUNTIES...

At 713 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 9 miles north of
Grantsville, moving east at 20 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph and dime size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Newberne, Berea, Tanner, Smithville and Burnt House.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

LAT...LON 3914 8086 3893 8091 3903 8117 3904 8117
      3904 8118 3905 8118 3916 8117
TIME...MOT...LOC 2313Z 282DEG 18KT 3906 8111

Manning

Local storm report, Jul 22, 7:15 PM EDT, 1 hour 45 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON WV
715 PM EDT SAT JUL 22 2017

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

0645 PM     FLASH FLOOD      E PARKERSBURG           39.26N  81.54W
07/22/2017                   WOOD               WV   911 CALL CENTER

            13 DIFFERENT STREETS FLOODED IN PARKERSBURG...INCLUDING
            8TH/MURDOCK... 3200 BLOCK BROAD ST... COLLEGE PARKWAY...
            EAST ST... DUDLEY/20TH... DUDLEY/23RD... 19TH/LYNN

&&

EVENT NUMBER RLX1700585

MEC

Local storm report, Jul 22, 7:39 PM EDT, 1 hour 21 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON WV
739 PM EDT SAT JUL 22 2017

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

0715 PM     TSTM WND GST     3 E ROCK CAVE           38.84N  80.29W
07/22/2017  M65 MPH          UPSHUR             WV   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TOOK OUT CELL TOWER SERVICE AND POWER.

&&

EVENT NUMBER RLX1700586

MEC

Local storm report, Jul 22, 7:47 PM EDT, 1 hour 13 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON WV
747 PM EDT SAT JUL 22 2017

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

0704 PM     TSTM WND DMG     FRENCH CREEK            38.89N  80.30W
07/22/2017                   UPSHUR             WV   911 CALL CENTER

            TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.

&&

EVENT NUMBER RLX1700587

MEC

Local storm report, Jul 22, 8:10 PM EDT, 50 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON WV
810 PM EDT SAT JUL 22 2017

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

0720 PM     FLASH FLOOD      1 NNE HARRISVILLE       39.22N  81.04W
07/22/2017                   RITCHIE            WV   TRAINED SPOTTER

            WATER OVER RT 16 NEAR STEWART RUN. WITH PICTURE VIA
            FACEBOOK.

&&

EVENT NUMBER RLX1700588

MEC

Special weather statement, Jul 22, 8:16 PM EDT, 44 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
816 PM EDT SAT JUL 22 2017

WVZ018>020-028>031-230100-
Calhoun-Doddridge-Harrison-Ritchie-Lewis-Gilmer-Braxton-
816 PM EDT SAT JUL 22 2017

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN CALHOUN...
SOUTHEASTERN RITCHIE...SOUTHERN DODDRIDGE...GILMER...LEWIS...CENTRAL
BRAXTON AND SOUTHERN HARRISON COUNTIES...

At 816 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near West Union to near Arnoldsburg.
Movement was east at 35 mph.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph and dime size hail are possible with these
storms.

Locations impacted include...
Weston, Glenville, Sutton, Grantsville, Salem, Gassaway, Jackson
Mill, Stonewall Jackson, Arnoldsburg, Cedar Creek State Park, West
Milford, Burnsville, Lost Creek, Jane Lew, Flatwoods, Sand Fork,
Auburn, Shock, Millstone and Rosedale.

THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS...
 Interstate 79 between mile markers 48 and 112.
 Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 56 and 63.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

LAT...LON 3916 8022 3910 8028 3910 8030 3907 8030
      3855 8080 3875 8118 3879 8123 3933 8069
TIME...MOT...LOC 0016Z 277DEG 32KT 3928 8068 3883 8112

Manning

The office that day

Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jul 22, 8:16 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RLX	Braxton, Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Lewis	44 min
Jul 22, 8:21 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RLX	Braxton, Calhoun, Gilmer, Lewis	39 min
Jul 22, 8:45 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RLX	Randolph, Upshur, Webster	45 min
Jul 22, 9:51 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RLX	Pocahontas	39 min
Jul 22, 10:53 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RLX	Cabell	52 min
Jul 22, 10:59 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RLX	Cabell, Lincoln, Wayne	46 min
Jul 22, 11:34 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RLX	Boone, Kanawha, Lincoln, Putnam	26 min
Jul 23, 12:00 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RLX	Boone	30 min
Jul 23, 12:28 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RLX	Nicholas	32 min

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.