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River Flood Warning 3, NWS Charleston, WV

February 12, 2020Boyd County, Greenup County, Kentucky; Lawrence County, Ohio

NWS Charleston, WV issued this river flood warning at Feb 12, 2020, 10:39 AM EST for Boyd County, Greenup County, Kentucky; Lawrence County, Ohio. It took effect at Feb 13, 2020, 12:00 PM EST. It was in force for 61 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Feb 12, 2020, 10:39 AM EST (15:39 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 13, 2020, 12:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 16, 2020, 1:25 AM EST
In force
61 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, WV
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Boyd County, KY, Greenup County, KY, Lawrence County, OH

The radar

The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 88 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:39 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 river

Written for the forecast point Ohio River at Ashland (ASHK2). The gauge peaked at 54.57 ft at Feb 14, 2020, 10:00 PM EST.

actionminormoderate45505502/1202/1302/1402/1502/1602/17
Action stage
50 ft
Minor stage
52 ft
Moderate stage
56.6 ft
Major stage
65.5 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03216000, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

420 
WGUS41 KRLX 121539
FLWRLX

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1039 AM EST Wed Feb 12 2020

...The National Weather Service in Charleston WV has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Ohio...Kentucky...

  Ohio River At Ashland affecting Greenup and Boyd counties in
  Kentucky. 

  Ohio River at Ashland affecting Lawrence County Ohio.

For the Ohio River...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 1045 PM EST or 
sooner if necessary.

&&


KYC019-089-OHC087-130345-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FL.W.0003.200213T1851Z-200216T2011Z/
/ASHK2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1039 AM EST Wed Feb 12 2020

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Ohio River At Ashland.
* From Thursday afternoon to Sunday afternoon.
* At 10:00 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 48.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 52.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early 
  tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 54.3 feet Friday evening. It will 
  then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 55.5 feet, Route 3 is flooded at Catlettsburg.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 54.2 
  feet on 09/20/2004.


&&

LAT...LON 3860 8274 3846 8248 3843 8265 3857 8287

$$

JS
14 follow-up statements
189 
WGUS81 KRLX 121947
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
247 PM EST Wed Feb 12 2020

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio...
West Virginia...

  Ohio River At Point Pleasant affecting Gallia and Mason Counties.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio...
Kentucky...West Virginia...

   Ohio River At Ashland affecting Greenup and Boyd counties in
  Kentucky. 

  Ohio River at Ashland affecting Lawrence County Ohio.


For the Ohio River...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

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.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 245 AM EST.

&&


OHC053-WVC053-130800-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0002.200212T2052Z-200216T1704Z/
/POPW2.1.ER.200212T2052Z.200215T0600Z.200216T1104Z.NO/
247 PM EST Wed Feb 12 2020

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Point Pleasant.
* Until Sunday afternoon.
* At 2:00 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 39.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 40.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this afternoon to a crest of 43.1 feet early Saturday morning. It 
  will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 43.0 feet, Ohio Route 7 at Kyger Creek and Addison is 
  flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 43.1 
  feet on 03/25/1912.


&&

LAT...LON 3897 8216 3886 8200 3870 8211 3872 8226

$$

KYC019-089-OHC087-130800-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0003.200213T1851Z-200216T2010Z/
/ASHK2.1.ER.200213T1851Z.200215T0000Z.200216T1410Z.NO/
247 PM EST Wed Feb 12 2020

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Sunday afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Ashland.
* From Thursday afternoon to Sunday afternoon.
* At 2:00 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 49.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 52.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early 
  tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 54.3 feet Friday evening. It will 
  then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 55.5 feet, Route 3 is flooded at Catlettsburg.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 54.2 
  feet on 09/20/2004.


&&

LAT...LON 3860 8274 3846 8248 3843 8265 3857 8287

$$

JS
166 
WGUS81 KRLX 130230
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
930 PM EST Wed Feb 12 2020

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Ohio...
Kentucky...

  Ohio River At Ashland affecting Greenup, Boyd and Lawrence 
  Counties.

For the Ohio River...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

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.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.

The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 930 AM EST.

&&


KYC019-089-OHC087-131430-
/O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0003.200213T1851Z-200216T2010Z/
/ASHK2.1.ER.200213T1851Z.200215T0000Z.200216T1410Z.NO/
930 PM EST Wed Feb 12 2020

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Ashland.
* From Thursday afternoon to Sunday afternoon.
* At 9:00 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 50.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 52.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early 
  tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 54.3 feet Friday evening. It will 
  then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 55.5 feet, Route 3 is flooded at Catlettsburg.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 54.2 
  feet on 09/20/2004.


&&

LAT...LON 3860 8274 3846 8248 3843 8265 3857 8287

$$

26
615 
WGUS81 KRLX 131030
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
530 AM EST Thu Feb 13 2020

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio...
West Virginia...

  Ohio River At Point Pleasant affecting Gallia and Mason Counties.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio...
Kentucky...West Virginia...

  Ohio River At Ashland affecting Greenup, Boyd and Lawrence 
  Counties.

For the Ohio River...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

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.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.

The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 530 PM EST.

&&


OHC053-WVC053-132230-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200216T1704Z/
/POPW2.1.ER.200212T2230Z.200215T0600Z.200216T1104Z.NO/
530 AM EST Thu Feb 13 2020

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Point Pleasant.
* Until Sunday afternoon.
* At 5:00 AM EST Thursday the stage was 41.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 40.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 5:00 AM EST Thursday was 41.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 43.1 feet 
  early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 43.0 feet, Ohio Route 7 at Kyger Creek and Addison is 
  flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 43.1 
  feet on 03/25/1912.


&&

LAT...LON 3897 8216 3886 8200 3870 8211 3872 8226

$$

KYC019-089-OHC087-132230-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0003.200213T1700Z-200216T2010Z/
/ASHK2.1.ER.200213T1700Z.200215T0000Z.200216T1410Z.NO/
530 AM EST Thu Feb 13 2020

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Sunday afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Ashland.
* From this afternoon to Sunday afternoon.
* At 5:00 AM EST Thursday the stage was 51.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 52.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  afternoon to a crest of 54.5 feet tomorrow evening. It will then 
  fall below flood stage late Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 55.5 feet, Route 3 is flooded at Catlettsburg.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 54.6 
  feet on 01/21/1996.


&&

LAT...LON 3860 8274 3846 8248 3843 8265 3857 8287

$$

JS
523 
WGUS41 KRLX 132143
FLWRLX

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
443 PM EST Thu Feb 13 2020

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio...
Kentucky...

  Ohio River At Ashland affecting Greenup, Boyd and Lawrence 
  Counties.

For the Ohio River...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its flood 
stage.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when 
encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.

The next statement will be issued late tonight.

&&


KYC019-089-OHC087-140945-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ASHK2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.200215T0000Z.200216T1938Z.NO/
443 PM EST Thu Feb 13 2020

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Monday, January 18...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Ashland.
* Until further notice.
* At 4:00 PM EST Thursday the stage was 52.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 52.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 54.8 feet 
  tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 55.5 feet, Route 3 is flooded at Catlettsburg.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 54.6 
  feet on 01/21/1996.


&&

LAT...LON 3860 8274 3846 8248 3843 8265 3857 8287

$$

HART
107 
WGUS81 KRLX 140835
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
335 AM EST Fri Feb 14 2020

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Ohio...
Kentucky...

  Ohio River At Ashland affecting Greenup, Boyd and Lawrence 
  Counties.

For the Ohio River...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

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.

This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its flood 
stage.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.

The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 345 PM EST.

&&


KYC019-089-OHC087-142045-
/O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ASHK2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.200215T0000Z.200216T1938Z.NO/
335 AM EST Fri Feb 14 2020

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Ashland.
* Until further notice.
* At 3:00 AM EST Friday the stage was 53.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 52.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 3:00 AM EST Friday was 53.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 54.8 feet 
  this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 55.5 feet, Route 3 is flooded at Catlettsburg.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 54.6 
  feet on 01/21/1996.


&&

LAT...LON 3860 8274 3846 8248 3843 8265 3857 8287

$$

26
190 
WGUS81 KRLX 141307
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
807 AM EST Fri Feb 14 2020

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio...
Kentucky...

  Ohio River At Greenup Lock affecting Greenup and Scioto Counties.

  Ohio River At Ashland affecting Greenup, Boyd and Lawrence 
  Counties.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio...
Kentucky...West Virginia...

  Ohio River At Point Pleasant affecting Gallia and Mason Counties.

For the Ohio River...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

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.

This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its flood 
stage.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 815 PM EST.

&&


KYC089-OHC145-150115-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-200216T1226Z/
/GNUK2.1.ER.200214T0725Z.200215T0600Z.200216T0625Z.NO/
807 AM EST Fri Feb 14 2020

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Sunday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Greenup Lock.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 6:45 AM EST Friday the stage was 54.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 54.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 6:45 AM EST Friday was 54.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a 
  maximum value of 55.2 feet just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 56.0 feet, Several low lying areas flooded and 
  backwater affected on both sides of the river.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 55.3 
  feet on 01/22/1996.


&&

LAT...LON 3860 8274 3857 8287 3872 8293 3874 8283

$$

KYC019-089-OHC087-150115-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200217T0139Z/
/ASHK2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.200215T0000Z.200216T1938Z.NO/
807 AM EST Fri Feb 14 2020

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Sunday evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Ashland.
* Until Sunday evening.
* At 7:00 AM EST Friday the stage was 54.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 52.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:00 AM EST Friday was 54.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 54.8 feet 
  this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 55.5 feet, Route 3 is flooded at Catlettsburg.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 54.6 
  feet on 01/21/1996.


&&

LAT...LON 3860 8274 3846 8248 3843 8265 3857 8287

$$

OHC053-WVC053-150115-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200216T2019Z/
/POPW2.1.ER.200212T2230Z.200215T0000Z.200216T1418Z.NO/
807 AM EST Fri Feb 14 2020

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Sunday afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Point Pleasant.
* Until Sunday afternoon.
* At 7:00 AM EST Friday the stage was 43.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 40.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:00 AM EST Friday was 43.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 43.7 feet 
  this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 43.8 feet, Route 30 and 62 near Rockcastle Creek, and 
  Ambrosia is flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 43.7 
  feet on 03/10/1908.


&&

LAT...LON 3897 8216 3886 8200 3870 8211 3872 8226

$$

JS
502 
WGUS81 KRLX 141711
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1211 PM EST Fri Feb 14 2020

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio...
Kentucky...

  Ohio River At Greenup Lock affecting Greenup and Scioto Counties.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio...
Kentucky...West Virginia...

  Ohio River At Huntington affecting Wayne, Cabell, Boyd and 
  Lawrence Counties.

  Ohio River At Ashland affecting Greenup, Boyd and Lawrence 
  Counties.

For the Ohio River...Moderate flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

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.

This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its flood 
stage.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 1215 AM EST.

&&


KYC089-OHC145-150515-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-200216T1200Z/
/GNUK2.1.ER.200214T0725Z.200215T0600Z.200216T0600Z.NO/
1211 PM EST Fri Feb 14 2020

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Sunday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Greenup Lock.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 11:45 AM EST Friday the stage was 54.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 54.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 11:45 AM EST Friday was 54.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a 
  maximum value of 55.2 feet just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 56.0 feet, Several low lying areas flooded and 
  backwater affected on both sides of the river.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 55.3 
  feet on 01/22/1996.


&&

LAT...LON 3860 8274 3857 8287 3872 8293 3874 8283

$$

KYC019-OHC087-WVC011-099-150515-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200216T0336Z/
/HNTW2.1.ER.200214T0954Z.200215T0600Z.200215T2136Z.NO/
1211 PM EST Fri Feb 14 2020

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Huntington.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 11:00 AM EST Friday the stage was 50.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 50.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 11:00 AM EST Friday was 50.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 50.7 feet 
  just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage 
  tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 51.0 feet, West Virginia Route 60 East, Main Street, 
  and above Pats Branch is flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 50.4 
  feet on 07/31/1994.


&&

LAT...LON 3848 8235 3846 8221 3834 8254 3843 8265

$$

KYC019-089-OHC087-150515-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200216T1905Z/
/ASHK2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.200215T0600Z.200216T1305Z.NO/
1211 PM EST Fri Feb 14 2020

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Ashland.
* Until Sunday afternoon.
* At 11:00 AM EST Friday the stage was 54.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 52.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 11:00 AM EST Friday was 54.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 54.9 feet 
  just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage 
  Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 55.5 feet, Route 3 is flooded at Catlettsburg.  Minor 
  flooding of roadways in low lying areas due to backwater.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 55.1 
  feet on 03/07/2015.


&&

LAT...LON 3860 8274 3846 8248 3843 8265 3857 8287

$$

JS
994 
WGUS81 KRLX 150113
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
813 PM EST Fri Feb 14 2020

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio...
Kentucky...

  Ohio River At Ashland affecting Greenup, Boyd and Lawrence 
  Counties.

For the Ohio River...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its flood 
stage.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.

The next statement is expected to be issued early Saturday morning.

&&


KYC019-089-OHC087-151315-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ASHK2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.200215T0600Z.200216T1120Z.NO/
813 PM EST Fri Feb 14 2020

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Monday, January 18...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Ashland.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM EST Friday the stage was 54.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 52.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:00 PM EST Friday was 54.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is currently in the process of cresting. It 
  should begin to slowly fall late tonight and fall below flood 
  stage Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 55.5 feet, Route 3 is flooded at Catlettsburg.


&&

LAT...LON 3860 8274 3846 8248 3843 8265 3857 8287

$$

HART
993 
WGUS81 KRLX 150201
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
901 PM EST Fri Feb 14 2020

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio...
Kentucky...

  Ohio River At Ashland affecting Greenup, Boyd and Lawrence 
  Counties.

For the Ohio River...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its flood 
stage.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.

The next statement is expected to be issued early Saturday morning.

&&


KYC019-089-OHC087-151415-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200216T1720Z/
/ASHK2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.200215T0600Z.200216T1120Z.NO/
901 PM EST Fri Feb 14 2020

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Ashland.
* Until Sunday afternoon.
* At 8:00 PM EST Friday the stage was 54.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 52.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is currently in the process of cresting. It 
  should begin to slowly fall late tonight and fall below flood 
  stage Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 55.5 feet, Route 3 is flooded at Catlettsburg.


&&

LAT...LON 3860 8274 3846 8248 3843 8265 3857 8287

$$

HART
390 
WGUS81 KRLX 150828
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
328 AM EST Sat Feb 15 2020

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Ohio...
Kentucky...

  Ohio River At Ashland affecting Greenup, Boyd and Lawrence 
  Counties.

For the Ohio River...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its flood 
stage.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.

The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 330 PM EST.

&&


KYC019-089-OHC087-152030-
/O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200216T1720Z/
/ASHK2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.200215T0430Z.200216T1120Z.NO/
328 AM EST Sat Feb 15 2020

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Ashland.
* Until Sunday afternoon.
* At 3:00 AM EST Saturday the stage was 54.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 52.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 3:00 AM EST Saturday was 54.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage 
  tomorrow morning and continue falling to 37.3 feet Wednesday 
  evening.
* Impact...At 55.5 feet, Route 3 is flooded at Catlettsburg.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 54.6 
  feet on 01/21/1996.


&&

LAT...LON 3860 8274 3846 8248 3843 8265 3857 8287

$$

26
523 
WGUS81 KRLX 151450
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
950 AM EST Sat Feb 15 2020

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio...
Kentucky...

  Ohio River At Ashland affecting Greenup, Boyd and Lawrence 
  Counties.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio...
Kentucky...West Virginia...

  Ohio River At Point Pleasant affecting Gallia and Mason Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Ohio...
Kentucky...

  Ohio River At Greenup Lock affecting Greenup and Scioto Counties.

For the Ohio River...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its flood 
stage.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 945 PM EST.

&&


KYC019-089-OHC087-160300-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200216T1536Z/
/ASHK2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.200215T0430Z.200216T0936Z.NO/
950 AM EST Sat Feb 15 2020

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Ashland.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 9:00 AM EST Saturday the stage was 54.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 52.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 9:00 AM EST Saturday was 54.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  tonight and continue falling to 37.0 feet Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 55.5 feet, Route 3 is flooded at Catlettsburg.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 54.0 
  feet on 11/30/1985.


&&

LAT...LON 3860 8274 3846 8248 3843 8265 3857 8287

$$

OHC053-WVC053-160300-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200216T0818Z/
/POPW2.1.ER.200212T2230Z.200214T2145Z.200216T0218Z.NO/
950 AM EST Sat Feb 15 2020

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tonight...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Point Pleasant.
* Until late tonight.
* At 9:00 AM EST Saturday the stage was 42.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 40.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 9:00 AM EST Saturday was 43.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  this evening and continue falling to 26.6 feet Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 42.0 feet, The Little Kyger Road in Ohio is flooded.


&&

LAT...LON 3897 8216 3886 8200 3870 8211 3872 8226

$$

KYC089-OHC145-160300-
/O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-200216T1200Z/
/GNUK2.1.ER.200214T0725Z.200215T1800Z.200216T0600Z.NO/
950 AM EST Sat Feb 15 2020

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Greenup Lock.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 8:45 AM EST Saturday the stage was 54.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 54.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:45 AM EST Saturday was 54.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a 
  maximum value of 55.0 feet this afternoon.
* Impact...At 54.0 feet, This will cause minor flooding of mainly 
  low-lying areas. Backwater flooding starts on both sides of the 
  river.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 55.0 
  feet on 01/13/1974.


&&

LAT...LON 3860 8274 3857 8287 3872 8293 3874 8283

$$

CG
824 
WGUS81 KRLX 151829
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
129 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2020

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Ohio...
Kentucky...

  Ohio River At Greenup Lock affecting Greenup and Scioto Counties.

  Ohio River At Ashland affecting Greenup, Boyd and Lawrence 
  Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Ohio...
Kentucky...West Virginia...

  Ohio River At Point Pleasant affecting Gallia and Mason Counties.

For the Ohio River...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its flood 
stage.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 130 AM EST.

&&


KYC089-OHC145-160630-
/O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-200216T1200Z/
/GNUK2.1.ER.200214T0725Z.200216T0000Z.200216T0600Z.NO/
129 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2020

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Greenup Lock.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 12:45 PM EST Saturday the stage was 54.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 54.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The river crested at 54.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a 
  maximum value of 54.7 feet this evening. It will fall below flood 
  stage just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 54.0 feet, This will cause minor flooding of mainly 
  low-lying areas. Backwater flooding starts on both sides of the 
  river.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 54.7 
  feet on 03/14/2015.


&&

LAT...LON 3860 8274 3857 8287 3872 8293 3874 8283

$$

KYC019-089-OHC087-160630-
/O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200216T1536Z/
/ASHK2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.200215T0430Z.200216T0936Z.NO/
129 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2020

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Ashland.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 1:00 PM EST Saturday the stage was 53.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 52.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The river crested at 54.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  tonight and continue falling to 37.0 feet Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 52.0 feet, Minor flooding of roadways in low lying 
  areas due to backwater.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 53.7 
  feet on 03/14/2015.


&&

LAT...LON 3860 8274 3846 8248 3843 8265 3857 8287

$$

OHC053-WVC053-160630-
/O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200216T0818Z/
/POPW2.1.ER.200212T2230Z.200214T2145Z.200216T0218Z.NO/
129 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2020

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Point Pleasant.
* Until late tonight.
* At 1:00 PM EST Saturday the stage was 41.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 40.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The river crested at 43.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  this evening and continue falling to 26.6 feet Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 41.0 feet, The Addison, Blaville Road in Ohio is 
  flooded and low lying areas surrounding Point Pleasant and 
  vicinity are flooded due to backwater.


&&

LAT...LON 3897 8216 3886 8200 3870 8211 3872 8226

$$

CG
144 
WGUS81 KRLX 160126
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
826 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2020

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio...
Kentucky...

  Ohio River At Ashland affecting Greenup, Boyd and Lawrence 
  Counties.

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Ohio...
Kentucky...

  Ohio River At Greenup Lock affecting Greenup and Scioto Counties.

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Ohio...
Kentucky...West Virginia...

  Ohio River At Point Pleasant affecting Gallia and Mason Counties.

KYC089-OHC145-160230-
/O.CAN.KRLX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-200216T0126Z/
/GNUK2.1.ER.200214T0725Z.200216T0600Z.200216T0600Z.NO/
826 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2020

...The Flood Warning for the Ohio River At Greenup Lock has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Ohio River At Greenup Lock.
* At 7:45 PM EST Saturday the stage was 53.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 54.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 31.6 feet Thursday 
  morning.


&&

LAT...LON 3860 8274 3857 8287 3872 8293 3874 8283

$$

OHC053-WVC053-160230-
/O.CAN.KRLX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200216T0126Z/
/POPW2.1.ER.200212T2230Z.200214T2145Z.200216T0045Z.NO/
826 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2020

...The Flood Warning for the Ohio River At Point Pleasant has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Ohio River At Point Pleasant.
* At 8:00 PM EST Saturday the stage was 39.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 40.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 26.6 feet Thursday 
  morning.


&&

LAT...LON 3897 8216 3886 8200 3870 8211 3872 8226

$$

KYC019-089-OHC087-161130-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200216T1117Z/
/ASHK2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.200215T0430Z.200216T0517Z.NO/
826 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2020

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Ashland.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 8:00 PM EST Saturday the stage was 52.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 52.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:00 PM EST Saturday was 54.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just 
  after midnight tonight and continue falling to 36.3 feet Thursday 
  evening.
* Impact...At 52.0 feet, Minor flooding of roadways in low lying 
  areas due to backwater.


&&

LAT...LON 3860 8274 3846 8248 3843 8265 3857 8287

$$

JP
644 
WGUS81 KRLX 160625
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
125 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2020

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Ohio...
Kentucky...

  Ohio River At Ashland affecting Greenup, Boyd and Lawrence 
  Counties.

.The Ohio River has dropped below flood stage at Ashland, though 
back water from feeder creeks and streams at the confluence may 
still be an issue. Slow recession will continue over the next few 
days. .

KYC019-089-OHC087-160730-
/O.CAN.KRLX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200216T0625Z/
/ASHK2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.200215T0430Z.200216T0518Z.NO/
125 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2020

...The Flood Warning for the Ohio River At Ashland has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Ohio River At Ashland.
* At 1:00 AM EST Sunday the stage was 51.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 52.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 36.3 feet Thursday 
  evening.


&&

LAT...LON 3860 8274 3846 8248 3843 8265 3857 8287

$$

26

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood 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 river flood warning went out at Feb 12, 9:29 AM EST, 1 hour 10 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 12, 9:29 AM EST, 1 hour 10 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Charleston WV
929 AM EST Wed Feb 12 2020

.SYNOPSIS...
Brief high pressure with drier conditions until this afternoon
when another system brings rain into Thursday. Snow showers /
flurries in its wake into Friday. Weekend starts cold / dry.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 930 AM Wednesday...

Made a few adjustments to temperatures for today based on
current observations and latest guidance, implying a decrease in
hourly afternoon highs compared to previous expectations. Opted
to hold off on changing temperatures for the late afternoon time
frame for now, but will monitor the progression of the warm
front to see if highs in the low 50s are feasible in the
southern coalfields and up into the Charleston metro area.
Otherwise, rest of the forecast remains in good shape this
morning.

As of 230 AM Wednesday...

The period starts off relatively quiet before the next storm
system with temperatures starting off around mid to upper 30's
this morning with a cloudy sky. Warm air advection from the
southwest will lift temperatures to the mid/upper 40's and even
the low 50's in the south-central lowlands. An inverted trough
will slide north over the area this afternoon increasing rain
chances early on from the south spreading north. Some light snow
and/or a mix may make its way to the highest elevations or cold
spots for the northeast mountainous area as showers spread
north through the afternoon, however accumulations would be
little to none.

Once that feature lifts north the warm sector will enhance more
showers due to a warm frontal boundary associated with the
parent low to the west. The warm front will give way to the
systems cold front which will come from the west and traverse
east, spreading moderate to heavy showers and a possible
thunderstorm or two overnight, when instability is at its
strongest. Convective showers can bring about flash flooding
along with any prolonged moderate to heavy rain associated with
frontal passage. With saturated soils all rain will be mainly
runoff into rivers, creeks and streams. The flash flood watch is
is effect from 4pm to 10am Thursday and unfortunately the bulk
of the rainfall will be at night, making water on roadways very
hazardous due to lack of visibility, so be careful.

The front kicks out east to the mountains at the end of this
forecast period although showers will be lingering around the
area mainly confined to the mountains. Winds will generally be
on the weak side although pick up some in response to cold
frontal in the late afternoon with maybe some gusts in the low
teens with stronger (below advisory criteria) gusts in the
higher elevations through Thursday morning when frontal passage
finally occurs.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT/...
As of 455 AM Wednesday...

A cold front crosses the central Appalachians Thursday morning,
as a surface low races through the northeastern states. The
right rear entrance region of a strong jet stream associated
with this system, that arcs northeastward from the area up
through the St. Lawrence River Valley, contributes to lift
provided by the front. Acting on PW values up around an inch
ahead of the front, near the climatological maxima for this area
this time of year, drawn up by strong moisture transport ahead
of the front, ongoing showers are likely to be heavy in and just
west of the the mountains first thing Thursday morning.

The cold front, just east of the Ohio River first thing
Thursday morning, moves quickly east in response to the low
pressure center having gone by, and clears the mountains by
noon. This will limit additional rainfall amounts Thursday
morning, with generally a quarter to half inch additional
rainfall forecast. Paper thin low level CAPE, or just the mixed
layer, could help bring down some of the 50-60 kts of flow aloft
in the heavier showers first thing Thursday morning. Strong
gusts are also likely to mix through as the front takes out the
shallow prefrontal inversion.

In the wake of the front, colder air gradually filters in, mid
and upper level moisture quickly shifts east, but moisture
beneath the inversion is likely to keep stratocu around, along
with a few showers or sprinkles. Lack of ice crystal in cloud
should preclude a transition to snow showers until late
Thursday, but progressively colder air and upslope flow should
support snow showers in and near the mountains late Thursday
through Thursday night, and into Friday, with snow showers
briefly possible over the middle Ohio Valley Thursday evening.

Snowfall accumulations will be limited to areas in and near the
mountains, where an inch or two is possible, mainly Thursday
night over higher terrain.

High pressure representing the center of a much colder air mass
builds in on Friday, and settles in to set up a clear, calm and
cold Friday night. The high then gives way to southwest flow as
it exits Saturday and Saturday night, taking out the cold air.
An upper level short wave trough and weak warm advection are
likely to result in increasing mid and high cloud.

Central guidance temperatures reflect gradual cooling behind
the front Thursday and Thursday night, and little recovery
Friday even as the moisture beneath the inversion mixes out.
Temperatures reach their nadir early Saturday morning, followed
by moderation, as the high slides east.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
As of 455 AM Wednesday...

Any upper level short wave trough crosses Sunday, with little
effects aside from mid and high cloud, as, without much of a
southern moisture connection, moisture will not be squeezed out
any further this far south. In its wake, ridging surface and
aloft Sunday night into Monday will bring a welcome dry and
mild start to the new work week.

Models are fairly well converged on a somewhat more highly
amplified system bringing showers to the area on Tuesday,
before the associated cold front crosses Tuesday night.
Somewhat colder and drier air filters in on Wednesday, as high
pressure of polar / pacific origin builds toward the area.

Central guidance reflects temperatures climbing further above
normal early next week, before dropping back a bit midweek,
behind the cold front.

&&

.AVIATION /14Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 645 AM Wednesday...

This morning there may be a patch or two of fog that lingers
around the sites although they would not affect prevailing VIS
for too long. Otherwise, terminals should be MVFR to VFR for the
rest of the morning as a low level deck around 030FT clears
out. A low pressure system to the southwest will spread rain
showers in from the south to north this afternoon bringing back
MVFR CIGs. This will start to affect terminals with lower VIS
(MVFR) through the afternoon.

As an inverted trough pushes in from the west terminals to the
north the area will see lower restrictions to VIS in heavier
showers (IFR) with lower CIGs in the later afternoon/evening
(borderline IFR). Winds will generally be light picking up out
of the southeast with gusts in the low teens and higher gusts in
the mountains (just below wind advisory criteria). With the
approach of the system to the west, wind shear can be expected
with this system in the early evening through tonight with
40-50KT at flight level 020FT which are mentioned in the TAFs.

As the cold front associated with the parent low moves thru
overnight VIS/CIGs can become lower in convective showers,
however they will be temporary. The front kicks out sometime
late Thursday morning with CIGs starting to rebound and
progressively lift throughout the day. Winds will still be
strong aloft, however will start to subside with frontal
passage.

FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND ALTERNATE SCENARIOS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY...

FORECAST CONFIDENCE: Medium.

ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: Visibility may vary under showers and
persistent heavier rain throughout the TAF period.

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.

UTC 1HRLY       12   13   14   15   16   17   18   19   20   21   22   23
EST 1HRLY       07   08   09   10   11   12   13   14   15   16   17   18
CRW CONSISTENCY  H    M    H    H    H    H    H    M    H    H    H    H
HTS CONSISTENCY  L    M    L    M    H    H    H    H    M    H    H    M
BKW CONSISTENCY  M    M    M    M    M    L    L    L    H    H    H    H
EKN CONSISTENCY  H    H    M    M    M    M    M    L    H    H    M    M
PKB CONSISTENCY  M    M    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H
CKB CONSISTENCY  M    M    M    M    M    M    M    M    L    H    L    H

AFTER 12Z THURSDAY...
IFR in rain possible overnight Wednesday into Thursday, and in
rain and snow late Thursday night and Friday.

&&

.RLX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WV...Flash Flood Watch from 4 PM EST this afternoon through
     Thursday morning for WVZ005>011-013>020-024>034-039-040-
     515>526.
OH...Flash Flood Watch from 4 PM EST this afternoon through
     Thursday morning for OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087.
KY...Flash Flood Watch from 4 PM EST this afternoon through
     Thursday morning for KYZ101>103-105.
VA...Flash Flood Watch from 4 PM EST this afternoon through
     Thursday morning for VAZ003-004.

&&

SYNOPSIS...TRM/JZ
NEAR TERM...JZ/MEK
SHORT TERM...TRM
LONG TERM...TRM
AVIATION...JZ
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 12, 3:39 AM EST, 7 hours before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston WV
339 AM EST Wed Feb 12 2020

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>011-
013>020-024>034-039-040-515>526-130845-
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-
339 AM EST Wed Feb 12 2020

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...

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

.DAY ONE...Today and 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.

Area rivers, creeks and streams will continue to run high from
recent rainfall. An additional 1 to 1.5 inches of rainfall, with
localized higher amounts are expected through Thursday. Minor
flooding will continue to be possible, particularly in low lying or
flood prone areas.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

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

   Flash Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions by calling the toll-free spotter hotline, or by other
methods detailed at www.weather.gov/rlx/reports.

The office that day

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