Alert archive / West Virginia / River Flood Warnings in 2020
River Flood Warning 4, NWS Charleston, WV
NWS Charleston, WV issued this river flood warning at Feb 13, 2020, 11:03 AM EST for Lawrence County, Ohio; Cabell County, Wayne County, West Virginia; Boyd County, Kentucky. It took effect at Feb 14, 2020, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 25 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 13, 2020, 11:03 AM EST (16:03 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 14, 2020, 7:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Feb 15, 2020, 8:11 AM EST
- In force
- 25 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, WV
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Boyd County, KY, Lawrence County, OH, Cabell County, WV, Wayne County, WV
The radar
The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 62 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:02 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Ohio River near Huntington (HNTW2).
- Action stage
- 48 ft
- Minor stage
- 50 ft
- Moderate stage
- 55 ft
- Major stage
- 59 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03206000, 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.
863 WGUS41 KRLX 131603 FLWRLX BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Charleston WV 1103 AM EST Thu Feb 13 2020 ...The National Weather Service in Charleston WV has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Ohio...Kentucky... Ohio River At Greenup Lock affecting Greenup and Scioto Counties. ...The National Weather Service in Charleston WV has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Ohio...Kentucky...West Virginia... Ohio River At Huntington affecting Wayne, Cabell, Boyd and Lawrence Counties. 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 1115 PM EST or sooner if necessary. && KYC089-OHC145-140415- /O.NEW.KRLX.FL.W.0005.200214T1200Z-200216T1226Z/ /GNUK2.1.ER.200214T1200Z.200215T0600Z.200216T0625Z.NO/ 1103 AM EST Thu Feb 13 2020 The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flood Warning for the Ohio River At Greenup Lock. * From Friday morning to Sunday morning. * At 10:45 AM EST Thursday the stage was 52.2 feet. * Flood stage is 54.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a maximum value of 55.2 feet early Saturday morning. * Impact...At 56.0 feet, Several low lying areas are flooded and backwater affects 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 $$ KYC019-OHC087-WVC011-099-140415- /O.NEW.KRLX.FL.W.0004.200214T1200Z-200216T0731Z/ /HNTW2.1.ER.200214T1200Z.200215T0600Z.200216T0130Z.NO/ 1103 AM EST Thu Feb 13 2020 The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flood Warning for the Ohio River At Huntington. * From Friday morning to late Saturday night. * At 10:00 AM EST Thursday the stage was 48.3 feet. * Flood stage is 50.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 50.5 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening. * Impact...At 50.0 feet, West Virginia Route 2 at Glenwood is flooded. Many low-lying sections near the river are flooded due to backwater. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 50.4 feet on 07/31/1994. && LAT...LON 3848 8235 3846 8221 3834 8254 3843 8265 $$ JS
8 follow-up statements
764 WGUS81 KRLX 140310 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 1010 PM EST Thu Feb 13 2020 ...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. For the Ohio River...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its flood stage. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next scheduled statement will be issued Friday morning. && KYC019-OHC087-WVC011-099-141515- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0004.200214T1200Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNTW2.1.ER.200214T1200Z.200215T0600Z.200216T0130Z.NO/ 1010 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 Huntington. * From Friday morning until further notice. * At 9:00 PM EST Thursday the stage was 49.4 feet. * Flood stage is 50.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Friday morning to a crest of 50.5 feet early Saturday morning. It is expected to then slowly fall to below flood stage Saturday evening. * Impact...At 50.0 feet, West Virginia Route 2 at Glenwood is flooded. Many low-lying sections near the river are flooded due to backwater. * 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 $$ HART
554 WGUS81 KRLX 140837 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 337 AM EST Fri Feb 14 2020 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Ohio... Kentucky...West Virginia... Ohio River At Huntington affecting Wayne, Cabell, Boyd and Lawrence Counties. For the Ohio River...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report Severe Weather to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely. You may also report severe weather by posting your report to the Charleston West Virginia National Weather Service Facebook Page, or by using the Twitter Hashtag, NWSRLX. This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its flood stage. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 345 PM EST. && KYC019-OHC087-WVC011-099-142045- /O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0004.200214T1200Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNTW2.1.ER.200214T1200Z.200215T0600Z.200216T0130Z.NO/ 337 AM EST Fri Feb 14 2020 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Ohio River At Huntington. * From this morning until further notice. * At 3:00 AM EST Friday the stage was 49.9 feet. * Flood stage is 50.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this morning to a crest of 50.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. * Impact...At 50.0 feet, West Virginia Route 2 at Glenwood is flooded. Many low-lying sections near the river are flooded due to backwater. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 50.4 feet on 07/31/1994. && LAT...LON 3848 8235 3846 8221 3834 8254 3843 8265 $$ 26
191 WGUS41 KRLX 141307 FLWRLX BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Charleston WV 807 AM EST Fri Feb 14 2020 ...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. 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 this evening at 815 PM EST. && KYC019-OHC087-WVC011-099-150115- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200216T0731Z/ /HNTW2.1.ER.200214T0954Z.200215T0600Z.200216T0130Z.NO/ 807 AM EST Fri Feb 14 2020 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday morning... The Flood Warning continues for the Ohio River At Huntington. * Until late Saturday night. * At 7:00 AM EST Friday the stage was 50.2 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 7:00 AM EST Friday was 50.2 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 50.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. * Impact...At 50.0 feet, West Virginia Route 2 at Glenwood is flooded. Many low-lying sections near the river are flooded due to backwater. * 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 $$ 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
860 WGUS81 KRLX 150118 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 818 PM EST Fri Feb 14 2020 ...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. 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-OHC087-WVC011-099-151330- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNTW2.1.ER.200214T0954Z.200215T0600Z.200215T2024Z.NO/ 818 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 Huntington. * Until further notice. * At 8:00 PM EST Friday the stage was 50.5 feet. * Flood stage is 50.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest around 50.5 feet tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday. * Impact...At 50.0 feet, West Virginia Route 2 at Glenwood is flooded. Many low-lying sections near the river are flooded due to backwater. * Impact...At 51.0 feet, West Virginia Route 60 East, Main Street, and above Pats Branch is flooded. && LAT...LON 3848 8235 3846 8221 3834 8254 3843 8265 $$ HART
336 WGUS81 KRLX 150203 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 903 PM EST Fri Feb 14 2020 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio... Kentucky...West Virginia... Ohio River At Huntington affecting Wayne, Cabell, Boyd and Lawrence Counties. For the Ohio River...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its flood stage. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement is expected to be issued early Saturday morning. && KYC019-OHC087-WVC011-099-151415- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200216T0225Z/ /HNTW2.1.ER.200214T0954Z.200215T0600Z.200215T2024Z.NO/ 903 PM EST Fri Feb 14 2020 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening... The Flood Warning continues for the Ohio River At Huntington. * Until Saturday evening. * At 8:00 PM EST Friday the stage was 50.5 feet. * Flood stage is 50.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest around 50.5 feet tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday. * Impact...At 50.0 feet, West Virginia Route 2 at Glenwood is flooded. Many low-lying sections near the river are flooded due to backwater. && LAT...LON 3848 8235 3846 8221 3834 8254 3843 8265 $$ HART
525 WGUS81 KRLX 150829 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 329 AM EST Sat Feb 15 2020 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Ohio... Kentucky...West Virginia... Ohio River At Huntington affecting Wayne, Cabell, 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-OHC087-WVC011-099-152030- /O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200216T0225Z/ /HNTW2.1.ER.200214T0954Z.200215T1200Z.200215T2024Z.NO/ 329 AM EST Sat Feb 15 2020 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Ohio River At Huntington. * Until this evening. * At 3:00 AM EST Saturday the stage was 50.2 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 3:00 AM EST Saturday was 50.4 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 50.4 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. * Impact...At 50.0 feet, West Virginia Route 2 at Glenwood is flooded. Many low-lying sections near the river are flooded due to backwater. * 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 $$ 26
762 WGUS81 KRLX 151311 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 811 AM EST Sat Feb 15 2020 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Ohio... Kentucky...West Virginia... Ohio River At Huntington affecting Wayne, Cabell, Boyd and Lawrence Counties. KYC019-OHC087-WVC011-099-151415- /O.CAN.KRLX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200215T1311Z/ /HNTW2.1.ER.200214T0954Z.200215T0915Z.200215T1037Z.NO/ 811 AM EST Sat Feb 15 2020 ...The Flood Warning for the Ohio River At Huntington has been cancelled... The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Ohio River At Huntington. * At 8:00 AM EST Saturday the stage was 49.8 feet. * Flood stage is 50.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 31.2 feet Wednesday evening. && LAT...LON 3848 8235 3846 8221 3834 8254 3843 8265 $$ CG
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 13, 9:52 AM EST, 1 hour 11 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 13, 9:52 AM EST, 1 hour 11 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Charleston WV
952 AM EST Thu Feb 13 2020
.SYNOPSIS...
Upslope snow showers possible northeast mountains tonight. A
weak reinforcing cold front provides rain and snow showers
through Friday morning. Weekend starts cold / dry.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 950 AM Thursday...
Radar imagery showed cold front passing across the area this
morning. Secondary front just east of the Ohio River will brush
any lingering moisture and squeeze it east against the northeast
mountains under northwest flow through early Friday morning.
Sent a quick update to end rain showers quicker from west to
east. Rest of forecast remains on track.
As of 605 AM Thursday...
Went ahead and added some more POPs to the Ohio River Valley
area as post frontal showers are spreading in more aggressively
than previously thought. Also, raised winds slightly and had
them change out of the west to a more northwest direction
quicker than the previous forecast. Other than these small
changes, the forecast remains in tact.
As of 230 AM Thursday...
The main feature which is now just swinging through, is this
cold front who has brought showers, flooding issues and gusty
winds to the area. It will kick out late this late morning
where things will settle down and showers start to taper off
which will hopefully provide some relief to ongoing localized
flooding issues. The lowlands will get a semi-lull this l;ate
morning although the mountains do not fare too well and showers
will likely persist through this period. The flood watch will
continue on through the morning until 10am as ongoing flooding
issues and potential for more are still valid. The semi-lull
will continue, but not before a reinforcing cold front
approaches in the late afternoon/evening surging in colder
arctic air and with 850mb temps around -15C this will provide
much potential for a colder night. A fairly big diurnal swing
will take place today as daytime temperatures will hover around
40's to low 50's and then plummet overnight with surface
temperatures dropping to the low 20's by morning for the
lowlands with slightly colder temps over the Ohio River Valley.
In regards to the second feature, cold air advection will
create a transition from rain showers to all snow which will be
mainly confined to the mountains. Upslope goes into effect with
northwesterly flow by the evening providing fuel for more
possible snow showers through Friday morning. Snow totals are on
the lighter side with a few hundreths of an inch in the lower
elevations over the eastern half of WV. Up to 2 inches can be
expected in the highest peaks. Cloudy skies will persist into
Friday which will keep the cold surface temps at bay, however
with light to moderate flow in the boundary layer, winds will
create a brisk day morning for Friday.
&&
.SHORT TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 250 AM Thursday...
While a few upslope snow showers could linger in the mountains
Friday morning, this activity will quickly taper off into the
afternoon as a 1038mb arctic high builds into the area from the
Upper Midwest. Despite the decreasing trend in cloud cover through
the afternoon as the very dry airmass builds into the area,
temperatures will be well below normal on Friday with highs only
reaching the upper 20s/low 30s; about 15 degrees below normal for
mid February. However, the cold air will not stick around for long
as high pressure shifts quickly to the east by Saturday and return
flow brings a return to normal values for highs on Saturday. High
clouds will be on the increase Saturday afternoon as southwest flow
increases ahead of a shortwave trough that will move through the
Great Lakes on Saturday night, but expecting conditions to be dry
across our area on Saturday. Precipitation chances do increase
somewhat by Sunday as the shortwave trough approaches, but moisture
with this feature will be rather limited and despite NBM bringing
widespread chance PoPs across the area on Sunday, will lower PoPs to
slight for now as precipitation chances appear to be pretty low.
Otherwise, temperatures will generally be in the mid/upper 40s
Sunday afternoon, but wouldn't be surprised to see a few locations
reach 50 during the day.
&&
.LONG TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As of 250 AM Thursday...
Upper trough pushes east of the area on Sunday night and surface
high pressure builds in from the north into Monday. This will set
the stage for a dry start to the new week with temperatures
remaining above normal. PoPs will then increase by Tuesday from west
to east across the area as models show a low pressure system will
move across the Great Lakes and drag a cold front through the region
on Tuesday afternoon. Precipitation should generally be in the form
of rain on Tuesday given the warm air advection expected ahead of
the cold front, but a strong arctic high is expected to build into
the northern Plains Tuesday night and will bring much cooler air
into our area by midweek as the highs gets closer to the region.
This should also allow for a transition to snow across most of our
area by Tuesday night given the strong cold air advection.
Precipitation is then expected to gradually taper off on
Wednesday as high pressure continues to build into the area.
&&
.AVIATION /15Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 630 AM Thursday...
A wind shift from southerly to west-northwesterly has occurred
for most of the area as frontal passage has been underway.
Strong inversions in place are holding us at bay for the most
part from strong gusty winds. On the other hand the mountains
are experiencing stronger gusts although below advisory criteria
which will persist through this period. Wind shear aloft of
40-50kt at flight level 020FT are just about over, however I
would caution that some shear could still exist near the
mountains and will diminish shortly. For this reason I did not
mention any shear this go around in the TAFS.
Post frontal stratus has plagued the area with IFR CIGs just
about everywhere. EKN/BKW seem to be dodging it for now although
they will endure it for the afternoon. CIGs will eventually
lift into the evening to MVFR. The higher elevations will not
have much of a break before a second cold front, although weaker
that the first, will encroach the area late Thursday afternoon
with more showers.
Northwesterly upslope flow will takeover this evening causing
some reinforcing showers to turn to snowfall near CKB/EKN/BKW.
Snow accumulations are expected, but generally a half an inch or
less. Runways should be fine if properly treated and this weak
snow event will be short lived with most of the energy moved
over to the northeast by mid Friday morning. The rest of the
lowlands will get to endure VFR for the greater part of Friday
morning.
Visibility will progressively improve today and eventually
going fairly widespread VFR by this afternoon. The second
frontal boundary shouldnt be a threat to VIS and CIGs, only to
the higher elevations where showers may reduce VIS/CIGs. Lower
clouds stick around through Friday morning so not expecting fog
especially with decent flow in the boundary layer.
FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND ALTERNATE SCENARIOS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY...
FORECAST CONFIDENCE: Medium.
ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: VIS/CIGs may vary slightly under showers
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 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 00 01 02
EST 1HRLY 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
CRW CONSISTENCY H H H H H M H H H H H H
HTS CONSISTENCY H H H H M H H H H H H H
BKW CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H L H H H H
EKN CONSISTENCY H M H M M L H H H H H M
PKB CONSISTENCY H M M M H M H H H H H H
CKB CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H H H H H H
AFTER 12Z FRIDAY...
IFR possible in show showers through Friday morning.
&&
.RLX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WV...Flash Flood Watch until noon EST today for WVZ005>011-013>020-
024>034-039-040-515>526.
OH...Flash Flood Watch until noon EST today for OHZ075-076-085>087.
KY...Flash Flood Watch until noon EST today for KYZ101>103-105.
VA...Flash Flood Watch until noon EST today for VAZ003-004.
&&
SYNOPSIS...JZ/RG
NEAR TERM...JZ
SHORT TERM...ARJ/RG
LONG TERM...RG
AVIATION...JZHazardous weather outlook, Feb 13, 3:20 AM EST, 7 hours 43 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Charleston WV 320 AM EST Thu Feb 13 2020 KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>011- 013>020-024>034-039-040-515>526-140830- 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- 320 AM EST Thu Feb 13 2020 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS 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. Minor flooding will continue to be possible, particularly in low lying or flood prone areas. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .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.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Feb 13, 9:48 AM EST, 1 hour 15 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON WV
948 AM EST THU FEB 13 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0800 AM HEAVY RAIN BEVERLY HILLS 38.41N 82.41W
02/13/2020 M1.33 INCH CABELL WV TRAINED SPOTTER
24-HOUR RAINFALL.
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EVENT NUMBER RLX2000489
SLLocal storm report, Feb 13, 10:13 AM EST, 50 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON WV
1013 AM EST THU FEB 13 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1013 AM FLOOD HAMLIN 38.28N 82.10W
02/13/2020 LINCOLN WV PUBLIC
PALERMO ROAD FLOODED
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EVENT NUMBER RLX2000490
SLLocal storm report, Feb 13, 10:33 AM EST, 30 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON WV
1033 AM EST THU FEB 13 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1025 AM FLOOD CLIFFORD 38.00N 82.53W
02/13/2020 LAWRENCE KY 911 CALL CENTER
YELLOW CREEK ROAD COLLAPSED DUE TO HIGH WATER.
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EVENT NUMBER RLX2000491
RPYLocal storm report, Feb 13, 10:34 AM EST, 29 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON WV
1034 AM EST THU FEB 13 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0430 AM FLOOD GREENUP 38.58N 82.83W
02/13/2020 GREENUP KY 911 CALL CENTER
5TH STREET IS CLOSED IN THE TOWN OF GREENUP DUE TO
FLOODING
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EVENT NUMBER RLX2000492
SLLocal storm report, Feb 13, 10:39 AM EST, 24 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON WV
1039 AM EST THU FEB 13 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0800 AM FLOOD RUSH 38.34N 82.78W
02/13/2020 BOYD KY 911 CALL CENTER
WATER ON PART OF ROUTE 3
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EVENT NUMBER RLX2000493
RPYLocal storm report, Feb 13, 11:01 AM EST, 2 minutes before
CRITICAL MPING REPORTS
EVENT DATE/TIME LOCATION LAT/LON
2307454 2020-02-13 15:53 2 W WARNOCK 38.4946/-83.0182
GREENUP KY
FLOOD: RIVER/CREEK OVERFLOWING; CROPLAND/YARD/BASEMENT FLOODING
END REPORTThe office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 9:10 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Lawrence | 50 min |
| Feb 12, 10:46 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Athens, Gallia, Jackson, Meigs, Vinton | 14 hr |
| Feb 12, 10:50 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Gallia, Lawrence | 14 hr |
| Feb 13, 12:30 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Athens, Morgan, Washington | 27 hr |
| Feb 13, 2:48 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Gallia, Lawrence, Meigs | 9 hr |
| Feb 13, 11:03 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RLX | Scioto | 68 hr |
| Feb 13, 12:07 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Gallia, Meigs | 18 hr |
| Feb 13, 12:33 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Lawrence | 3 hr |
| Feb 12, 9:51 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Boone, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mingo, Putnam | 54 min |
| Feb 12, 10:18 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | RLX | McDowell, Mingo, Wyoming | 27 min |
| Feb 12, 10:54 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Fayette, McDowell, Nicholas, Raleigh, Wyoming | 66 min |
| Feb 13, 4:57 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Lincoln, Mingo, Wayne | 8 hr |
| Feb 13, 8:27 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Doddridge, Harrison, Lewis, Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler | 17 hr |
| Feb 13, 10:07 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Boone, Lincoln, Putnam | 6 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.