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Heat Advisory 1, NWS Charleston, WV

August 11, 20219 counties in Ohio; 23 counties in West Virginia; 4 counties in Kentucky

NWS Charleston, WV issued this heat advisory at Aug 11, 2021, 1:47 PM EDT for 9 counties in Ohio; 23 counties in West Virginia; 4 counties in Kentucky. It took effect at Aug 12, 2021, 12:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 11, 2021, 1:47 PM EDT (17:47 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 12, 2021, 12:00 PM EDT
Expired
Aug 12, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, WV
All 36 counties

Boyd County, KY, Carter County, KY, Greenup County, KY, Lawrence County, KY, Athens County, OH, Gallia County, OH, Jackson County, OH, Lawrence County, OH, Meigs County, OH, Morgan County, OH, Perry County, OH, Vinton County, OH, Washington County, OH, Boone County, WV, Braxton County, WV, Cabell County, WV, Calhoun County, WV, Clay County, WV, Doddridge 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, Mingo County, WV, Pleasants County, WV, Putnam County, WV, Ritchie County, WV, Roane County, WV, Tyler County, WV, Wayne County, WV, Wirt County, WV, Wood County, WV

The radar

The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 53 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:49 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 12:00Z, 5.8 hours before the alert went out and 190 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 12:00Z on 2021-08-11Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1853 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 12:00Z on 2021-08-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 46 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
1853 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-70 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1037 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
10 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
46 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
71 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

054 
WWUS71 KRLX 111747
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
147 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-013>020-
024>031-120200-
/O.NEW.KRLX.HT.Y.0001.210812T1600Z-210813T0000Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-
Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-
Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-
Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-
Lewis-Harrison-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson, 
Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, 
Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, Yatesville Lake State Park, 
New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, McConnelsville, Stockport, 
Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, 
Hamden, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, South Point,
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, and Bridgeport
147 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, northeast Kentucky and 
  central, northern, southern and western West Virginia.

* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
752 
WWUS71 KRLX 120157
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
957 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-013>020-
024>031-121000-
/O.CON.KRLX.HT.Y.0001.210812T1600Z-210813T0000Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-
Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-
Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-
Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-
Lewis-Harrison-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson, 
Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, 
Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, Yatesville Lake State Park, 
New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, McConnelsville, Stockport, 
Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, 
Hamden, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, South Point,
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, and Bridgeport
957 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Peak heat index values of 100 to 104 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, northeast Kentucky, and the
  lowlands of West Virginia.

* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...High temperatures and humidity may cause heat  
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

TRM
982 
WWUS71 KRLX 121024
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
624 AM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-013>020-
024>031-121830-
/O.CON.KRLX.HT.Y.0001.210812T1600Z-210813T0000Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-
Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-
Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-
Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-
Lewis-Harrison-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson, 
Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, 
Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, Yatesville Lake State Park, 
New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, McConnelsville, Stockport, 
Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, 
Hamden, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, South Point,
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, and Bridgeport
624 AM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Peak heat index values of 100 to 105 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, northeast Kentucky, and 
  the lowlands of West Virginia.

* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...High temperatures and humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
389 
WWUS71 KRLX 121734
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
134 PM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-013>020-
024>031-130000-
/O.CON.KRLX.HT.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210813T0000Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-
Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-
Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-
Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-
Lewis-Harrison-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson, 
Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, 
Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, Yatesville Lake State Park, 
New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, McConnelsville, Stockport, 
Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, 
Hamden, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, South Point,
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, and Bridgeport
134 PM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Peak heat index values of 100 to 105 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, northeast Kentucky, and 
  the lowlands of West Virginia.

* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...High temperatures and humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
719 
WWUS71 KRLX 122359
NPWRLX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
759 PM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-013>020-
024>031-130100-
/O.EXP.KRLX.HT.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210813T0000Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-
Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-
Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-
Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-
Lewis-Harrison-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson, 
Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, 
Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, Yatesville Lake State Park, 
New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, McConnelsville, Stockport, 
Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, 
Hamden, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, South Point,
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, and Bridgeport
759 PM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY EXPIRES AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

The heat advisory is allowed to expire, as temperatures and heat 
indices lower for the evening.

$$

TRM

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this heat advisory 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 heat advisory went out at Aug 11, 1:42 PM EDT, 5 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 11, 1:42 PM EDT, 5 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Charleston WV
142 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

.SYNOPSIS...
Upper level disturbances bring isolated/scattered showers and
storms through the work week, with the heat and humidity
continuing. A cold front arrives Saturday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 120 PM Wednesday...

Overall, we remain trapped in the same pattern, with hot and
humid conditions, along with periods of diurnal convection and
convection triggered from upper disturbances moving through the
area from time to time. SPC has cut back on the slight risk area
for our CWA. This seems reasonable, as many of the CAM's
indicate much of the convection to our north should generally
miss a lot of our CWA. Still have 2 flash flood warnings out at
this time, but should be able to let those expire shortly. This
was due to development in an area of convergence, coupled with
slow movement and backbuilding of cells. Much of this activity
has finally dissipated, and very few/minor issues were only
reported.

Tonight, thinking we could see quite a bit of fog, providing
ample clearing can take hold across southern zones where rain
occurred earlier today. Otherwise, another hot and very humid
day on tap for tomorrow, with more showers and thunderstorms
triggered from both diurnal heating and any passing disturbance
in the flow. There is the potential for strong
downdrafts/damaging winds with storms on Thursday with plenty of
dry air aloft and dcape values greater than 1000 J/Kg.

In addition, with warmer temperatures progged for Thursday,
along with the high humidity, have elected to go ahead and issue
a heat advisory for the lowlands. There is some bust potential
here, depending on convective development/cloud cover, but
thinking there has been enough of a threat in the forecast for
the past several days that will plan to go for it.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As of 230 AM Wednesday...

Models show the current pattern continuing through the work
week. This will keep above normal temperatures with humid
conditions. Afternoon heating will create showers and
thunderstorms each day, with some upper level disturbances also
providing forcing for some showers and thunderstorms at other
times of the day. Could see a few storms with damaging winds,
and possibly hail, both Thursday and Friday afternoon and
evening.

Do have some concerns that the heat index could meet advisory
criteria on Thursday afternoon. Some drier low level air may
limit cloud cover more than other days. This could allow for
temperatures to get a few degrees higher, with heat indices in
the lowlands possibly reaching above 100 for several hours. Will
need to keep a close eye on this situation.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...
As of 230 AM Wednesday...

A cold front will move into the area late Friday night or
Saturday as an upper level trough slides eastward. This trough
does not extend very far south however, so the front should
stall over or just south of the region.

The upper level trough will slide eastward late in the weekend
and into early next week, allowing for ridging aloft. This will
allow tropical storm Fred to slide northward out of the Gulf of
Mexico, pushing tropical moisture into the region for Monday
and Tuesday.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 135 PM Wednesday...

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will persist through at
least 00-02Z, with brief MVFR/IFR conditions, and occasional
gusty/erratic winds to 35 kts. Outside of convection, most areas
VFR with light surface winds.

After 03-06Z, am expecting fog development with areas of IFR or
worse fog. This is mainly in areas that received precipitation
earlier today, i.e. central and southern WV. At this point,
mainly favors terminals KPKB, KCRW, KBKW, KEKN, and possibly
KCKB.

After 13Z, should see a gradual improvement to VFR, however,
showers and thunderstorms will ramp up again in the afternoon
hours.

FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND ALTERNATE SCENARIOS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY...

FORECAST CONFIDENCE: Low.

ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: Shower/storm arrival times at terminals
could vary from the TAFs. Less fog may develop overnight than
currently forecast.

EXPERIMENTAL TABLE OF FLIGHT CATEGORY OBJECTIVELY SHOWS CONSISTENCY
OF WFO FORECAST TO AVAILABLE MODEL INFORMATION:
H = HIGH:   TAF CONSISTENT WITH ALL MODELS OR ALL BUT ONE MODEL.
M = MEDIUM: TAF HAS VARYING LEVEL OF CONSISTENCY WITH MODELS.
L = LOW:    TAF INCONSISTENT WITH ALL MODELS OR ALL BUT ONE MODEL.

UTC 1HRLY       17   18   19   20   21   22   23   00   01   02   03   04
EDT 1HRLY       13   14   15   16   17   18   19   20   21   22   23   00
CRW CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H
HTS CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H
BKW CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H
EKN CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H
PKB CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H
CKB CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H

AFTER 18Z THURSDAY...
IFR restrictions possible in fog in the mountain valleys Friday
morning.

&&

.RLX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WV...Heat Advisory from noon to 7 PM EDT Thursday for WVZ005>011-
     013>020-024>031.
OH...Heat Advisory from noon to 7 PM EDT Thursday for OHZ066-067-
     075-076-083>087.
KY...Heat Advisory from noon to 7 PM EDT Thursday for KYZ101>103-
     105.
VA...None.

&&

SYNOPSIS...ABE/SL
NEAR TERM...SL
SHORT TERM...RPY
LONG TERM...RPY
AVIATION...SL
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 11, 3:44 AM EDT, 10 hours 3 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston WV
344 AM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

VAZ003-004-WVZ032>034-039-040-515>526-120745-
Dickenson-Buchanan-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-
344 AM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

A few of the stronger thunderstorms this afternoon and evening could
produce damaging winds and/or large hail.

Isolated water issues are also possible if thunderstorms hit the
same location multiple times.

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

A few of the stronger thunderstorms Thursday and Friday afternoon and
evening could produce damaging winds and/or large hail.

Isolated water issues are also possible Thursday and Friday if
thunderstorms hit the same location multiple times.

.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.

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-013>020-024>031-
120745-
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-
Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-
Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-
Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-
Lewis-Harrison-
344 AM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

A few of the stronger thunderstorms this afternoon and evening could
produce damaging winds and/or large hail.

Isolated water issues are also possible if thunderstorms hit the
same location multiple times.

In addition, heat indices today will reach the middle 90s to around
100.

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

A few of the stronger thunderstorms Thursday and Friday afternoon and
evening could produce damaging winds and/or large hail.

Isolated water issues are also possible Thursday and Friday if
thunderstorms hit the same location multiple times.

Heat indices on Thursday will reach into the upper 90s to lower
100s. A heat advisory may be necessary.

Heat indices on Friday will once again reach the upper 90s to lower
100s in a few spots.

.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

Special weather statement, Aug 11, 10:23 AM EDT, 3 hours 24 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1023 AM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

WVZ013-015-026-111500-
Boone WV-Kanawha WV-Lincoln WV-
1023 AM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of central Kanawha, east
central Lincoln and northeastern Boone Counties through 1100 AM
EDT...

At 1023 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Sissonville to near Julian. Movement was
east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Charleston, Jefferson, South Charleston, St. Albans, Dunbar,
Sissonville, Chesapeake, Marmet, Belle, Cross Lanes, Pinch,
Institute, Coal Fork, Elkview, Alum Creek, Seth, Ashford and Racine.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 79 between mile markers 1 and 16.
 Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 96 and 115.
 Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 49 and 57.
 West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 84 and 95.
 Route 119 between mile markers 61 and 80.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause elevated levels on
small creeks and streams, and ponding of water in urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses, as well as other poor drainage
areas and low lying spots.

&&

LAT...LON 3810 8171 3819 8186 3845 8177 3847 8172
      3850 8173 3851 8174 3853 8174 3856 8149
      3855 8147 3855 8145 3854 8139 3808 8152
TIME...MOT...LOC 1423Z 259DEG 14KT 3848 8169 3821 8178

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

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Local storm report, Aug 11, 11:47 AM EDT, 2 hours before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON WV
1147 AM EDT WED AUG 11 2021

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

1120 AM     HEAVY RAIN       CLAY                    38.46N  81.08W
08/11/2021  E1.50 INCH       CLAY               WV   EMERGENCY MNGR

            STREET FLOODING REPORTED IN CLAY WV

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EVENT NUMBER RLX2100820

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Local storm report, Aug 11, 12:03 PM EDT, 1 hour 44 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON WV
1203 PM EDT WED AUG 11 2021

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

1203 PM     HEAVY RAIN       6 ESE MADISON           38.03N  81.70W
08/11/2021  M2.48 INCH       BOONE              WV   MESONET

            2.48 INCHES OF RAIN AT WILLIAMS HILL RAIN GAGE IN THE
            LAST 6 HOURS

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EVENT NUMBER RLX2100821

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Local storm report, Aug 11, 12:20 PM EDT, 1 hour 27 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON WV
1220 PM EDT WED AUG 11 2021

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

1220 PM     HEAVY RAIN       NE KOPPERSTON           37.75N  81.57W
08/11/2021  M2.40 INCH       WYOMING            WV   MESONET

            IVY KNOB IFLOWS GAGE MEASURED 2.40 INCHES OF RAIN IN
            THE LAST 6 HOURS

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EVENT NUMBER RLX2100822

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Special weather statement, Aug 11, 12:33 PM EDT, 1 hour 14 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1233 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

WVZ009-010-017-019-111700-
Wirt WV-Ritchie WV-Wood WV-Pleasants WV-
1233 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Pleasants, central Ritchie, north central Wirt and east central Wood
Counties through 100 PM EDT...

At 1233 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
North Bend State Park, or 8 miles west of Harrisville, moving east at
25 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Harrisville, Pennsboro, North Bend State Park, Ellenboro, Cairo,
Pullman, Nutter Farm, Maxwell, Petroleum, Schultz, Hebron, Pike and
Highland.

This includes Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 18 and
41.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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LAT...LON 3944 8104 3937 8101 3934 8101 3934 8100
      3915 8091 3910 8131 3924 8139
TIME...MOT...LOC 1633Z 253DEG 20KT 3921 8121

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

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Special weather statement, Aug 11, 12:38 PM EDT, 1 hour 9 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1238 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

WVZ523-524-526-111715-
Southeast Pocahontas WV-Northwest Pocahontas WV-
Southeast Randolph WV-
1238 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of central Randolph and
northeastern Pocahontas Counties through 115 PM EDT...

At 1237 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Dailey to near Snowshoe. Movement was east
at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Cass Scenic Railroad, Greenbank, Snowshoe, Durbin, Arbovale, Cheat
Bridge, Bartow, Glady and Boyer.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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LAT...LON 3878 7951 3869 7960 3866 7960 3867 7962
      3862 7962 3858 7966 3854 7967 3852 7966
      3849 7970 3843 7969 3839 7973 3836 7973
      3835 7974 3836 7976 3833 7978 3841 8004
      3880 7986 3883 7984 3887 7951 3884 7954
TIME...MOT...LOC 1637Z 263DEG 12KT 3873 7983 3846 7995

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 11, 6:38 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXPerry37 min
Aug 11, 6:41 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXMorgan34 min
Aug 11, 7:55 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXRandolph35 min
Aug 11, 8:39 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXBoone51 min
Aug 11, 8:51 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningRLXBoone, Kanawha5 hr
Aug 11, 9:57 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningRLXBoone, Logan, Raleigh, Wyoming3 hr
Aug 11, 10:04 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXClay, Nicholas41 min
Aug 11, 10:23 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXKanawha37 min
Aug 11, 11:38 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningRLXBraxton, Clay, Fayette, Nicholas3 hr
Aug 11, 12:33 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXPleasants, Ritchie27 min
Aug 11, 12:38 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXRandolph37 min
Aug 11, 2:03 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXLincoln, Wayne27 min
Aug 11, 2:33 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXLincoln27 min
Aug 11, 3:00 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXLincoln, Wayne30 min
Aug 11, 6:28 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXPleasants32 min
Aug 11, 6:54 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXPleasants36 min
Aug 11, 7:29 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXTyler31 min

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