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Special Weather Statement, NWS Charleston, WV

August 29, 2021Vinton County, Ohio

NWS Charleston, WV issued this special weather statement at Aug 29, 2021, 12:22 PM EDT for Vinton County, Ohio. It was in force for 38 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Aug 29, 2021, 12:22 PM EDT (16:22 UTC)
Expired
Aug 29, 2021, 1:00 PM EDT
In force
38 min
Issued by
NWS Charleston, WV
Hail
0.25 in
Wind
40

County Vinton County, OH

The radar

The Cincinnati radar (KILN), 102 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:23 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 4.4 hours before the alert went out and 101 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 2021-08-29Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1111 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 2021-08-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 52 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
1111 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-41 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1131 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
16 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
52 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
41 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this special weather statement 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 special weather statement went out at Aug 29, 10:07 AM EDT, 2 hours 15 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 29, 10:07 AM EDT, 2 hours 15 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 29, 3:02 AM EDT, 9 hours 20 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston WV
302 AM EDT Sun Aug 29 2021

WVZ523>526-300715-
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-
Southeast Randolph-
302 AM EDT Sun Aug 29 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Slow moving thunderstorms this afternoon and evening will produce
locally heavy rainfall that could lead to localized high water
issues.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

The potential for heavy rainfall and flooding will increase Tuesday
and Wednesday as the remnants of Ida move into region.

.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.

VAZ003-004-WVZ033-034-515>522-300715-
Dickenson-Buchanan-McDowell-Wyoming-Northwest Raleigh-
Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette-
Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-
Southeast Webster-
302 AM EDT Sun Aug 29 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

The potential for heavy rainfall and flooding will increase Tuesday
and Wednesday as the remnants of Ida move into region.

.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-OHZ083-085>087-WVZ005>009-013>018-024>030-039-300715-
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Jackson OH-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-
Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-
Calhoun-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Upshur-
302 AM EDT Sun Aug 29 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Afternoon heat indices are expected to rise into the mid 90s to near
100 degrees today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

The potential for heavy rainfall and flooding will increase Tuesday
and Wednesday as the remnants of Ida move into region.

.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.

OHZ066-067-075-076-084-WVZ010-011-019-020-031-032-040-300715-
Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Vinton-Pleasants-Tyler-Ritchie-
Doddridge-Harrison-Taylor-Barbour-
302 AM EDT Sun Aug 29 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Afternoon heat indices are expected to rise into the mid 90s to near
100 degrees today.

Slow moving thunderstorms this afternoon and evening will produce
locally heavy rainfall that could lead to localized high water
issues.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

The potential for heavy rainfall and flooding will increase Tuesday
and Wednesday as the remnants of Ida move into region.

.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 29, 6:42 AM EDT, 5 hours 40 minutes before
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Special weather statement, Aug 29, 11:59 AM EDT, 23 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1159 AM EDT Sun Aug 29 2021

OHZ066-291645-
Perry OH-
1159 AM EDT Sun Aug 29 2021

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Perry
County through 1245 PM EDT...

At 1157 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
New Lexington, moving east at 20 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...
New Lexington, Perry State Forest, Crooksville and Junction City.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

Do not drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the
roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross
safely. Move to higher ground.

&&

LAT...LON 3976 8208 3973 8208 3972 8204 3971 8202
      3966 8203 3962 8228 3972 8233 3981 8213
TIME...MOT...LOC 1557Z 253DEG 16KT 3969 8227

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

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Special weather statement, Aug 29, 12:22 PM EDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1222 PM EDT Sun Aug 29 2021

OHZ084-291700-
Vinton OH-
1222 PM EDT Sun Aug 29 2021

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Vinton
County through 100 PM EDT...

At 1222 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles east of Chillicothe, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Eagle Mills.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

&&

LAT...LON 3937 8275 3936 8264 3937 8263 3937 8252
      3940 8251 3939 8240 3922 8275 3923 8276
TIME...MOT...LOC 1622Z 226DEG 16KT 3932 8274

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 29, 2:21 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXPleasants, Ritchie, Wood39 min
Aug 29, 2:48 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXRitchie, Wirt, Wood27 min
Aug 29, 3:08 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXCabell52 min
Aug 29, 3:27 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXJackson, Mason, Putnam33 min
Aug 29, 3:49 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRLXMason3 hr
Aug 29, 3:53 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXJackson, Mason, Putnam20 min
Aug 29, 3:57 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXKanawha33 min
Aug 29, 4:02 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXDoddridge, Harrison, Lewis, Taylor, Upshur58 min
Aug 29, 4:03 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXKanawha, Putnam27 min
Aug 29, 4:15 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXRoane30 min
Aug 29, 4:51 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXClay24 min
Aug 29, 5:20 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXClay, Fayette, Nicholas25 min
Aug 29, 11:59 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXPerry46 min
Aug 29, 1:47 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRLXAthens, Morgan2 hr
Aug 29, 1:55 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXAthens, Washington35 min
Aug 29, 2:54 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXScioto51 min
Aug 29, 3:13 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXGallia47 min
Aug 29, 3:14 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXGallia46 min
Aug 29, 3:25 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXVinton50 min
Aug 29, 4:19 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXMeigs41 min
Aug 29, 4:51 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXPerry54 min
Aug 29, 1:22 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXLawrence38 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.