Alert archive / West Virginia / Flood Watches in 2018

Flood Watch 3, NWS Charleston, WV

February 9, 20184 states

NWS Charleston, WV issued this flood watch at Feb 9, 2018, 2:56 AM EST for 4 states. It took effect at Feb 10, 2018, 4:00 PM EST. It was in force for 22 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 9, 2018, 2:56 AM EST (07:56 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 10, 2018, 4:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 11, 2018, 2:08 PM EST
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, WV
Flood severity
None
All 44 counties

Boyd County, KY, Carter County, KY, Greenup County, KY, Lawrence County, KY, Gallia County, OH, Lawrence County, OH, Meigs County, OH, Washington County, OH, 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, Pleasants County, WV, Pocahontas County, WV, Putnam County, WV, Raleigh County, WV, Randolph County, WV, Ritchie County, WV, Roane County, WV, Taylor County, WV, Tyler County, WV, Upshur County, WV, Wayne County, WV, Webster County, WV, Wirt County, WV, Wood County, WV, Wyoming County, WV

The radar

The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 36 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:59 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 00:00Z, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 226 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-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 00:00Z on 2018-02-09Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 00:00Z on 2018-02-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 93 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
905 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
67 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
93 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
142 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

978 
WGUS61 KRLX 090756
FFARLX

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Charleston WV
256 AM EST Fri Feb 9 2018

...Heavy rain expected this weekend...


KYZ105-VAZ003-004-WVZ005-006-013>016-018-024>029-033-034-515>524-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lawrence KY-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Lincoln-Putnam-
Kanawha-Roane-Calhoun-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-
McDowell-Wyoming-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-
Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-
Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-
Including the cities of Louisa, Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, 
Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, 
Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, 
Saint Albans, Spencer, Grantsville, 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, Richwood, 
Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, 
and Marlinton
256 AM EST Fri Feb 9 2018

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flood Watch for portions of northeast Kentucky, southwest 
  Virginia, and West Virginia, including the following areas, in 
  northeast Kentucky, Lawrence KY. In southwest Virginia, 
  Buchanan and Dickenson. In West Virginia, Boone, Braxton, 
  Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Gilmer, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, 
  McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, 
  Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Webster, 
  Putnam, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, 
  Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Webster, 
  Wayne, and Wyoming. 

* From Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon.

* A series of disturbances will move through the area over the
  weekend, creating heavy rainfall. The potential for over 2
  inches of rain exists across the watch area. The heaviest
  rainfall is expected Saturday night through Sunday morning.

* Excessive rainfall, combined with an already saturated ground,
  may lead to flooding along streams, creeks, and in low lying 
  areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
270 
WGUS61 KRLX 091529
FFARLX

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1029 AM EST Fri Feb 9 2018

...Heavy rain expected this weekend...

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Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Wirt-Ritchie-Doddridge-Lewis-
Harrison-Taylor-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Randolph-
Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Greenup, Grayson, Olive Hill, 
Ashland, Marietta, Belpre, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, Ironton, 
South Point, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, 
Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, 
Sistersville, Middlebourne, Elizabeth, Harrisville, Pennsboro, 
West Union, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Buckhannon, 
Philippi, Belington, Elkins, and Harman
1029 AM EST Fri Feb 9 2018

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Charleston has expanded the

* Flood Watch to include portions of northeast Kentucky, 
  southeast Ohio, and West Virginia, including the following 
  areas, in northeast Kentucky, Boyd, Carter, and Greenup. In 
  southeast Ohio, Gallia, Lawrence OH, Meigs, and Washington. In 
  West Virginia, Barbour, Doddridge, Harrison, Jackson WV, 
  Lewis, Mason, Northwest Randolph, Pleasants, Ritchie, 
  Southeast Randolph, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wirt, and Wood. 

* From Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening

* A series of disturbances will move through the area over the 
  weekend, creating heavy rainfall. The potential for over 2 
  inches of rain exists across the watch area. The heaviest 
  rainfall is expected Saturday night through Sunday morning. 

* Excessive rainfall, combined with an already saturated ground
  and snowmelt, may lead to flooding along streams, creeks, rivers 
  and in low lying areas. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lawrence KY-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Lincoln-Putnam-
Kanawha-Roane-Calhoun-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-
McDowell-Wyoming-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-
Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-
Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-
Including the cities of Louisa, Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, 
Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, 
Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, 
Saint Albans, Spencer, Grantsville, 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, Richwood, 
Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, 
and Marlinton
1029 AM EST Fri Feb 9 2018

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

The Flood Watch is now in effect for

* Portions of northeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, and West 
  Virginia, including the following areas, in northeast 
  Kentucky, Lawrence KY. In southwest Virginia, Buchanan and 
  Dickenson. In West Virginia, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, 
  Clay, Gilmer, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mingo, 
  Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, 
  Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Webster, Putnam, Roane, Southeast 
  Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast 
  Raleigh, Southeast Webster, Wayne, and Wyoming. 

* From Saturday morning through Sunday evening

* A series of disturbances will move through the area over the 
  weekend, creating heavy rainfall. The potential for over 2 
  inches of rain exists across the watch area. The heaviest 
  rainfall is expected Saturday night through Sunday morning. 

* Excessive rainfall, combined with an already saturated ground, 
  may lead to flooding along streams, creeks, and in low lying 
  areas. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$
902 
WGUS61 KRLX 100057
FFARLX

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Charleston WV
757 PM EST Fri Feb 9 2018

...Heavy rain expected this weekend...

KYZ105-VAZ003-004-WVZ005-006-013>016-018-024>029-033-034-515>524-
100900-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FA.A.0003.180210T2100Z-180212T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lawrence KY-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Lincoln-Putnam-
Kanawha-Roane-Calhoun-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-
McDowell-Wyoming-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-
Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-
Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-
Including the cities of Louisa, Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, 
Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, 
Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, 
Saint Albans, Spencer, Grantsville, 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, Richwood, 
Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, 
and Marlinton
757 PM EST Fri Feb 9 2018

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

The Flood Watch is now in effect for

* Portions of northeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, and West 
  Virginia, including the following areas, in northeast 
  Kentucky, Lawrence KY. In southwest Virginia, Buchanan and 
  Dickenson. In West Virginia, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, 
  Clay, Gilmer, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mingo, 
  Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, 
  Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Webster, Putnam, Roane, Southeast 
  Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast 
  Raleigh, Southeast Webster, Wayne, and Wyoming. 

* From Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening

* A series of disturbances will move through the area over the 
  weekend, creating heavy rainfall. The potential for over 2 
  inches of rain exists across the watch area. The heaviest 
  rainfall is expected Saturday night through Sunday morning. 

* Excessive rainfall, combined with an already saturated ground, 
  may lead to flooding along streams, creeks, and in low lying 
  areas. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

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Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Wirt-Ritchie-Doddridge-Lewis-
Harrison-Taylor-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Randolph-
Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Greenup, Grayson, Olive Hill, 
Ashland, Marietta, Belpre, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, Ironton, 
South Point, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, 
Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, 
Sistersville, Middlebourne, Elizabeth, Harrisville, Pennsboro, 
West Union, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Buckhannon, 
Philippi, Belington, Elkins, and Harman
757 PM EST Fri Feb 9 2018

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and West 
  Virginia, including the following areas, in northeast 
  Kentucky, Boyd, Carter, and Greenup. In southeast Ohio, 
  Gallia, Lawrence OH, Meigs, and Washington. In West Virginia, 
  Barbour, Doddridge, Harrison, Jackson WV, Lewis, Mason, 
  Northwest Randolph, Pleasants, Ritchie, Southeast Randolph, 
  Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wirt, and Wood. 

* From Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening

* A series of disturbances will move through the area over the 
  weekend, creating heavy rainfall. The potential for over 2 
  inches of rain exists across the watch area. The heaviest 
  rainfall is expected Saturday night through Sunday morning. 

* Excessive rainfall, combined with an already saturated ground 
  and snowmelt, may lead to flooding along streams, creeks, 
  rivers and in low lying areas. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$
298 
WGUS61 KRLX 100853
FFARLX

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Charleston WV
353 AM EST Sat Feb 10 2018

...Heavy rain expected this weekend...

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/00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Washington-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-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Greenup, Grayson, Olive Hill, 
Ashland, Louisa, Marietta, Belpre, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, Ironton, 
South Point, Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, 
Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, 
Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, 
Sistersville, Middlebourne, 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
353 AM EST Sat Feb 10 2018

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest 
  Virginia, and West Virginia, including the following areas, in 
  northeast Kentucky, Boyd, Carter, Greenup, and Lawrence KY. In 
  southeast Ohio, Gallia, Lawrence OH, Meigs, and Washington. 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, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, 
  Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, 
  Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, 
  Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, Wood, and Wyoming. 

* From this afternoon through Sunday evening

* A series of waves of low pressure will move through the area,
  along a front, this afternoon through Sunday morning, bringing
  heavy rainfall. The potential for over 2 inches of rain exists
  across the watch area, especially south and east of the Ohio
  River. The heaviest rainfall is expected late today through
  Sunday morning.

* Excessive rainfall, combined with an already saturated ground,
  may lead to flooding along streams, creeks, and in low lying
  areas. In the northern West Virginia mountains, snowmelt will
  also contribute to the potential for flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

TRM
543 
WGUS61 KRLX 101537
FFARLX

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1037 AM EST Sat Feb 10 2018

...Flooding possible late today into Sunday...

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ076-085>087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>011-013>020-
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Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Washington-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-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Greenup, Grayson, Olive Hill, 
Ashland, Louisa, Marietta, Belpre, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, Ironton, 
South Point, Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, 
Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, 
Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, 
Sistersville, Middlebourne, 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
1037 AM EST Sat Feb 10 2018

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest 
  Virginia, and West Virginia, including the following areas, in 
  northeast Kentucky, Boyd, Carter, Greenup, and Lawrence KY. In 
  southeast Ohio, Gallia, Lawrence OH, Meigs, and Washington. 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, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, 
  Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, 
  Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, 
  Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, Wood, and Wyoming. 

* From 4 PM EST this afternoon through Sunday evening

* A series of waves of low pressure will move through the area,
  along a front, this afternoon through Sunday morning, bringing
  heavy rainfall. The potential for over 2 to 3 inches of rain,
  with locally higher amounts exists across the watch area, 
  especially south and east of the Ohio River. The heaviest 
  rainfall is expected late today through Sunday morning. 

* Excessive rainfall, combined with an already saturated ground,
  may lead to flooding along streams, creeks, rivers, and in low
  lying areas. In the northern West Virginia mountains, snowmelt
  will also contribute to the potential for flooding. Larger
  streams and smaller rivers are most likely to flood. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$
014 
WGUS61 KRLX 101638
FFARLX

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1138 AM EST Sat Feb 10 2018

...Flooding possible late today into Sunday...

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ076-085>087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>011-013>020-
024>034-039-040-515>526-110045-
/O.CON.KRLX.FA.A.0003.180210T2100Z-180212T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Washington-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-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Greenup, Grayson, Olive Hill, 
Ashland, Louisa, Marietta, Belpre, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, Ironton, 
South Point, Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, 
Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, 
Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, 
Sistersville, Middlebourne, 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
1138 AM EST Sat Feb 10 2018

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest 
  Virginia, and West Virginia, including the following areas, in 
  northeast Kentucky, Boyd, Carter, Greenup, and Lawrence KY. In 
  southeast Ohio, Gallia, Lawrence OH, Meigs, and Washington. 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, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, 
  Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, 
  Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, 
  Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, Wood, and Wyoming. 

* From 4 PM EST this afternoon through Sunday evening

* A series of waves of low pressure will move through the area,
  along a front, this afternoon through Sunday morning, bringing
  heavy rainfall. 2 to 3 inches of rain is possible, with locally
  higher amounts, especially over central and southern West 
  Virginia and southwestern Virginia. The heaviest rainfall is 
  expected late today through Sunday morning.
  

* Excessive rainfall, combined with an already saturated ground, 
  may lead to flooding along streams, creeks, rivers, and in low 
  lying areas. In the northern West Virginia mountains, snowmelt 
  will also contribute to the potential for flooding. Larger 
  streams and smaller rivers are most likely to flood. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$
056 
WGUS61 KRLX 110107
FFARLX

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Charleston WV
807 PM EST Sat Feb 10 2018

...Flooding possible late today into Sunday...

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ076-085>087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>011-013>020-
024>034-039-040-515>526-110915-
/O.CON.KRLX.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-180212T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Washington-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-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Greenup, Grayson, Olive Hill, 
Ashland, Louisa, Marietta, Belpre, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, Ironton, 
South Point, Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, 
Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, 
Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, 
Sistersville, Middlebourne, 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
807 PM EST Sat Feb 10 2018

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest 
  Virginia, and West Virginia, including the following areas, in 
  northeast Kentucky, Boyd, Carter, Greenup, and Lawrence KY. In 
  southeast Ohio, Gallia, Lawrence OH, Meigs, and Washington. 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, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, 
  Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, 
  Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, 
  Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, Wood, and Wyoming. 

* Through Sunday evening

* A series of waves of low pressure will move through the area, 
  along a front, this afternoon through Sunday morning, bringing 
  heavy rainfall. 2 to 3 inches of rain is possible, with 
  locally higher amounts, especially over central and southern 
  West Virginia and southwestern Virginia. The heaviest rainfall 
  is expected late today through Sunday morning. 

* Excessive rainfall, combined with an already saturated ground, 
  may lead to flooding along streams, creeks, rivers, and in low 
  lying areas. In the northern West Virginia mountains, snowmelt 
  will also contribute to the potential for flooding. Larger 
  streams and smaller rivers are most likely to flood. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$
424 
WGUS61 KRLX 110829
FFARLX

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Charleston WV
329 AM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

...Flooding ongoing or possible today...

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ076-085>087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>011-013>020-
024>034-039-040-515>526-111630-
/O.CON.KRLX.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-180212T0000Z/
/00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Washington-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-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Greenup, Grayson, Olive Hill, 
Ashland, Louisa, Marietta, Belpre, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, Ironton, 
South Point, Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, 
Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, 
Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, 
Sistersville, Middlebourne, 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
329 AM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest 
  Virginia, and West Virginia, including the following areas, in 
  northeast Kentucky, Boyd, Carter, Greenup, and Lawrence KY. In 
  southeast Ohio, Gallia, Lawrence OH, Meigs, and Washington. 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, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, 
  Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, 
  Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, 
  Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, Wood, and Wyoming. 

* Through this evening

* The last in a series of waves of low pressure will move through
  the area, along a front, today, bringing more heavy rainfall.
  Around an inch of additional rainfall with locally higher
  amounts, is likely to keep flooding ongoing today southern West
  Virginia and southwestern Virginia. Flooding may develop farther
  north today, especially in West Virginia. Stream rises were also
  occurring in northeast Kentucky and southeast Ohio, from what
  rain had already fallen.

* Excessive rainfall, combined with an already saturated ground,
  will continue, or may lead to, flooding along streams, creeks,
  rivers, and in low lying areas. In the northern West Virginia
  mountains, snowmelt will also contribute to the potential for
  flooding. Larger streams and smaller rivers are most likely to
  flood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

TRM
761 
WGUS61 KRLX 111334
FFARLX

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Charleston WV
834 AM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

KYZ101>103-OHZ076-085>087-WVZ007>011-017-019-020-031-032-111445-
/O.CAN.KRLX.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-180212T0000Z/
/00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Washington-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Mason-
Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Wirt-Ritchie-Doddridge-Harrison-
Taylor-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Greenup, Grayson, Olive Hill, 
Ashland, Marietta, Belpre, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, Ironton, 
South Point, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, 
Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, 
Sistersville, Middlebourne, Elizabeth, Harrisville, Pennsboro, 
West Union, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, and Grafton
834 AM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Watch for portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast
Ohio, and West Virginia has been cancelled. Additional rainfall
expected today is no longer expected to cause flooding.

$$

KYZ105-VAZ003-004-WVZ005-006-013>016-018-024>030-033-034-039-040-
515>526-120000-
/O.CON.KRLX.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-180212T0000Z/
/00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lawrence KY-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Lincoln-Putnam-
Kanawha-Roane-Calhoun-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-
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 Louisa, Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, 
Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, 
Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, 
Saint Albans, Spencer, Grantsville, Williamson, Logan, 
Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, 
Glenville, Weston, 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
834 AM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of northeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, and West 
  Virginia, including the following areas, in northeast 
  Kentucky, Lawrence KY. In southwest Virginia, Buchanan and 
  Dickenson. In West Virginia, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, 
  Calhoun, Clay, Gilmer, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, 
  McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, 
  Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Randolph, 
  Northwest Webster, Putnam, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast 
  Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast 
  Randolph, Southeast Webster, Upshur, Wayne, and Wyoming. 

* Until 7 PM EST this evening

* The last in a series of waves of low pressure will move through
  the area today bringing more heavy rainfall. Around an inch of
  additional rainfall, with locally higher amounts, is likely to
  keep flooding ongoing today across southern West Virginia and
  southwestern Virginia. Flooding may develop farther north today,
  especially in West Virginia. 

* Excessive rainfall combined with an already saturated ground 
  will continue, or may lead to, flooding along streams, creeks, 
  rivers, and in low lying areas. In the northern West Virginia 
  mountains, snowmelt will also contribute to the potential for 
  flooding. Larger streams and smaller rivers are most likely to 
  flood. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

TRM/ABE
637 
WGUS61 KRLX 111908
FFARLX

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Charleston WV
208 PM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

KYZ105-VAZ003-004-WVZ005-006-013>016-018-024>030-033-034-039-040-
515>526-112015-
/O.CAN.KRLX.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-180212T0000Z/
/00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lawrence KY-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Lincoln-Putnam-
Kanawha-Roane-Calhoun-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-
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 Louisa, Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, 
Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, 
Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, 
Saint Albans, Spencer, Grantsville, Williamson, Logan, 
Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, 
Glenville, Weston, 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
208 PM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Watch for portions of northeast Kentucky, southwest
Virginia, and West Virginia has been cancelled. Additional
precipitation this evening is not expected to produce additional
flooding.

$$

ABE

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this 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 flood watch went out at Feb 9, 1:13 AM EST, 1 hour 43 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 9, 1:13 AM EST, 1 hour 43 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Charleston WV
113 AM EST Fri Feb 9 2018

.SYNOPSIS...
A warm southwest flow takes hold Friday, as high pressure exits.
A wet system with multiple waves brings a soaking rain this
weekend, and may keep the weather unsettled into early next
week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TODAY/...
As of 110 AM Friday...

Forecast on track.

As of 1010 PM Thursday...

Latest satellite imagery and surface observations indicate mid
and high level clouds were streaming across the area. there are
also some lower clouds across northern portions of West
Virginia.

Current thinking is that the mid and high level clouds should
continue to thicken overnight. Temperatures are generally on
track. However, temperatures were warmer than forecast in
areas where lower clouds were present.

Based on current conditions and latest temp guidance, have made
some tweaks to overnight temperatures with more changes made to
regions where the lower clouds are located.

Otherwise, only some minor tweaks made.

As of 130 PM Thursday...
A warm front will produce considerable mid to high clouds
across the region tonight, making low temperatures a bit tricky.
Southerly winds will also pick up tonight in the western
counties. The warm frontal clouds will persist on Friday over
central and northern portions of the forecast area. Dry air in
the low levels should help prevent precipitation from reaching
the ground, but can't rule out a few flakes making it to the
ground across the northern counties.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/...
As of 330 PM Thursday...

Strong, warm, southerly flow continues Friday night across the
area and a frontal zone stretches up the entirety of the Ohio
River Valley Friday night with continued cloud cover. Long-
range models, and now shorter range models as they become
available, continue to paint a very wet picture for the area
this weekend. A deep, strong southern stream jet will transport
moist air from the Gulf into the area Friday night, saturating
the column overhead here by mid-Saturday. Models agree at this
time that precipitation will start to fall in SE Virginia and
the Tug Fork/Big Sandy basins by mid- morning Saturday.

The aforementioned frontal zone stalls across the Ohio Valley
and Central Appalachia through much of the weekend. The
southern jet responsible for upwards of 1.25" PWAT will come
into phase with a strong 150+ kt northern jet - offering
dynamic, divergent support aloft for the formation of multiple
waves along the frontal zone. The imposed circulations would in
turn ramp up FGEN forcing in the low- to mid-levels, which is
reflected well at this time in model output.

Overall, Saturday night looks to be the most promising for
moderate and occasionally heavy rain with a bullseye of equivalent
potential temperature convergence evident, and moving generally
from SW to NE through the SE half of this CWA. Plan on
highlighting this rain threat in the HWO given model
consistency, a recent soaking rain, and snow pack in the
mountains. Will leave any sort of watch issuance to the next
forecast issuance when more short-range models come into play.

High pressure and ridging builds to our West by mid-Sunday and
pushes the frontal boundary East of the mountains through
Sunday night, though the 850 front passage may give the region
one last round of rain Sunday night.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 350 PM Thursday...

High pressure builds and shifts across the North Monday into
Tuesday, drying us out at some point at least temporarily.
Though, models continue to indicate an active southern jet
transporting moist, unstable air into the area for over-running
type precipitation once more Monday night into Tuesday. Given
differences in timing, strength, etc - have chosen to keep PoPs
on the high side through Monday and Tuesday.

Generally, the long term remains active with decent PoP during
most periods given timing differences among models for the
numerous waves advecting through otherwise zonal flow aloft.
Have chosen to go with a general long- range model blend Tuesday
onward.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
As of 110 AM Friday...

MVFR mist remains possible EKN and CKB, until high clouds
increase and thicken overnight. Otherwise VFR weather this
period, as high pressure yields to a light southerly surface
flow at the surface, and a moderate southwest flow aloft.

FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND ALTERNATE SCENARIOS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY...

FORECAST CONFIDENCE: High.

ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: MVFR mist could occur in the valleys in and
near the northern WV mountains through 08Z or 09Z overnight.

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 02/09/18
UTC 1HRLY       06   07   08   09   10   11   12   13   14   15   16   17
EST 1HRLY       01   02   03   04   05   06   07   08   09   10   11   12
CRW CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    M
HTS CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    M
BKW CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    M
EKN CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    M
PKB CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    M
CKB CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    M

AFTER 06Z SATURDAY...
IFR likely in mainly rain this weekend.

&&

.RLX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WV...None.
OH...None.
KY...None.
VA...None.

&&

SYNOPSIS...TRM/RPY/MC
NEAR TERM...JSH/TRM/RPY
SHORT TERM...MC
LONG TERM...MC
AVIATION...TRM
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 8, 4:14 PM EST, 10 hours 42 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston WV
414 PM EST Thu Feb 8 2018

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ083-085>087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>009-013>020-024>034-
039-040-515>526-092115-
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Jackson OH-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-
Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-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-
414 PM EST Thu Feb 8 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Kentucky, portions
of southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia and much of West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Widespread rainfall, heavy at times, will affect the area through
much of the weekend. This along with preceding wet conditions could
cause localized flooding in creeks and streams.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

OHZ066-067-075-076-084-WVZ010-011-092115-
Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Vinton-Pleasants-Tyler-
414 PM EST Thu Feb 8 2018

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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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.