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Special Weather Statement, NWS Charleston, WV
NWS Charleston, WV issued this special weather statement at Jul 27, 2022, 8:49 PM EDT for Wayne County, West Virginia. It was in force for 26 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
- Jul 27, 2022, 8:49 PM EDT (00:49 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 27, 2022, 9:15 PM EDT
- In force
- 26 min
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, WV
- Hail
- 0.00 in
- Wind
- 30
County Wayne County, WV
The radar
The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 76 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:50 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 00:00Z, 0.8 hours before the alert went out and 179 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 306 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -23 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 888 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 38 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 147 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 170 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.2
- Supercell composite
- 3.1
The text
As transmitted.
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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 Jul 27, 8:11 PM EDT, 38 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 27, 8:11 PM EDT, 38 minutes before
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Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Charleston WV 517 AM EDT Wed Jul 27 2022 KYZ101>103-105-OHZ083-085>087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>008-013>018-024>030- 033-034-039-515>526-280930- Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Jackson OH-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH- Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Lincoln-Putnam- Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer- Lewis-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh- Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas- Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster- Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph- Southeast Randolph- 517 AM EDT Wed Jul 27 2022 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Kentucky, portions of 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. Flood Watch. There is also a marginal risk that thunderstorms this afternoon and evening could produce damaging wind gusts and possibly large hail. .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. Flood Watch. There is also a marginal risk that thunderstorms on Thursday and Friday could produce damaging wind gusts and possibly large hail. .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. WVZ009>011-019-020-031-032-040-280930- Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Ritchie-Doddridge-Harrison-Taylor-Barbour- 517 AM EDT Wed Jul 27 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central West Virginia and northern West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. There is a slight risk of flash flooding with showers and storms today and tonight. There is also a marginal risk that thunderstorms this afternoon and evening could produce damaging wind gusts and possibly large hail. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. A front is expected to linger over the region for much of the work week. With rounds of showers and thunderstorms, the chances for flash flooding increases each day. A flash flood watch may be needed should confidence increase. There is also a marginal risk that thunderstorms on Thursday and Friday could produce damaging wind gusts and possibly large hail. .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. OHZ066-067-075-076-084-280930- Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Vinton- 517 AM EDT Wed Jul 27 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast Ohio. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. There is a marginal risk of flash flooding with showers and storms today and tonight. There is also a marginal risk that thunderstorms this afternoon and evening could produce damaging wind gusts and possibly large hail. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. A front is expected to linger over the region for much of the work week. With rounds of showers and thunderstorms, the chances for flash flooding increases each day. A flash flood watch may be needed should confidence increase. There is also a marginal risk that thunderstorms on Thursday could produce damaging wind gusts and possibly large hail. .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, Jul 27, 3:29 PM EDT, 5 hours 20 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
329 PM EDT Wed Jul 27 2022
VAZ003-004-WVZ024-025-033-034-272000-
Dickenson VA-Buchanan VA-Wyoming WV-McDowell WV-Logan WV-Mingo WV-
329 PM EDT Wed Jul 27 2022
...A line of thunderstorms will impact portions of Dickenson,
Buchanan, northwestern McDowell, southeastern Mingo, southeastern
Logan and western Wyoming Counties through 400 PM EDT...
At 324 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of thunderstorms
over Garden Village, or near Pikeville, moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 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...
Clintwood, Grundy, Pineville, Haysi, Breaks Interstate, John
Flannagan Lake, Mullens, Oceana, Man, Hanover, R.d. Bailey Lake,
Gilbert Creek, Mallory, Amherstdale-Robinette, Big Rock, Paw Paw,
Hinch, Gilbert, Davy and Clinchco.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this line of
thunderstorms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your
vehicle through flooded roadways.
A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect. Heavy downpours could cause
rapid rises in water. If rising water is observed, move to higher
ground. Do not drive into areas covered by water.
&&
LAT...LON 3702 8248 3713 8255 3720 8256 3727 8235
3754 8197 3753 8201 3755 8204 3753 8205
3756 8208 3755 8213 3759 8213 3781 8175
3757 8137 3700 8244
TIME...MOT...LOC 1924Z 265DEG 53KT 3742 8244
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
GWSpecial weather statement, Jul 27, 3:58 PM EDT, 4 hours 51 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
358 PM EDT Wed Jul 27 2022
WVZ033-034-515-516-272030-
Wyoming WV-Northwest Raleigh WV-McDowell WV-Southeast Raleigh WV-
358 PM EDT Wed Jul 27 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of McDowell, south
central Raleigh and southern Wyoming Counties through 430 PM EDT...
At 356 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Welch, moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Welch, Pineville, Mullens, Gary, War, Northfork, Twin Falls State
Park, Davy, Bradshaw, Keystone, Anawalt, Kimball, Rhodell, Jolo,
Maybeury, Elbert, Coalwood, Avondale, Wolf Pen and Maben.
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.
A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect. Heavy downpours could cause
rapid rises in water. If rising water is observed, move to higher
ground. Do not drive into areas covered by water.
&&
LAT...LON 3736 8190 3769 8147 3759 8116 3758 8120
3751 8122 3750 8126 3746 8131 3742 8128
3741 8129 3742 8131 3732 8137 3732 8140
3728 8142 3727 8145 3725 8148 3726 8150
3723 8151 3721 8156 3720 8160
TIME...MOT...LOC 1956Z 294DEG 36KT 3749 8166
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
GWSpecial weather statement, Jul 27, 6:45 PM EDT, 2 hours 4 minutes before
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</html>Special weather statement, Jul 27, 8:24 PM EDT, 25 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
824 PM EDT Wed Jul 27 2022
KYZ105-280100-
Lawrence KY-
824 PM EDT Wed Jul 27 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Lawrence County
through 900 PM EDT...
At 823 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Crockett, or 7 miles southeast of Sandy Hook, moving east at 30 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...
Blaine, Yatesville Lake State Park, Ulysses, Martha, Charley,
Houckville and Gallup.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect. Heavy downpours could cause
rapid rises in water. If rising water is observed, move to higher
ground. Do not drive into areas covered by water.
&&
LAT...LON 3800 8302 3804 8300 3805 8296 3809 8293
3811 8290 3812 8289 3814 8291 3814 8290
3816 8264 3814 8264 3812 8262 3790 8260
3791 8272 3797 8283 3800 8294 3800 8296
3796 8299 3797 8302
TIME...MOT...LOC 0023Z 261DEG 26KT 3800 8307
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
GWSpecial weather statement, Jul 27, 8:28 PM EDT, 21 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
828 PM EDT Wed Jul 27 2022
WVZ005-024-025-280100-
Logan WV-Mingo WV-Wayne WV-
828 PM EDT Wed Jul 27 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Mingo,
northwestern Logan and southeastern Wayne Counties through 900 PM
EDT...
At 827 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hode, or 12 miles east of Inez, moving southeast at 25 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...
Chapmanville, Holden, Mount Gay-Shamrock, Dingess, Breeden and
Wilsondale.
This includes Route 119 between mile markers 19 and 23, and near mile
marker 29.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect. Heavy downpours could cause
rapid rises in water. If rising water is observed, move to higher
ground. Do not drive into areas covered by water.
&&
LAT...LON 3798 8238 3798 8226 3797 8227 3795 8230
3799 8215 3799 8202 3777 8208 3788 8240
TIME...MOT...LOC 0027Z 293DEG 22KT 3793 8232
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
GWSpecial weather statement, Jul 27, 8:49 PM EDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
849 PM EDT Wed Jul 27 2022
KYZ105-WVZ005-280115-
Lawrence KY-Wayne WV-
849 PM EDT Wed Jul 27 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern
Lawrence and west central Wayne Counties through 915 PM EDT...
At 848 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Yatesville Lake State Park, moving east at 30 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...
Louisa, Wayne, Yatesville Lake State Park, Fort Gay, Kiahsville, East
Lynn Lake, Fallsburg, East Lynn and Genoa.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect. Heavy downpours could cause
rapid rises in water. If rising water is observed, move to higher
ground. Do not drive into areas covered by water.
&&
LAT...LON 3806 8270 3821 8270 3827 8241 3808 8232
TIME...MOT...LOC 0048Z 277DEG 29KT 3811 8266
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
GWThe office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 8:28 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Mingo | 32 min |
| Jul 27, 9:14 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Lincoln, Wayne | 31 min |
| Jul 27, 9:43 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Lincoln | 32 min |
| Jul 27, 10:12 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Kanawha | 33 min |
| Jul 27, 11:32 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Braxton, Lewis, Randolph, Upshur | 5 hr |
| Jul 28, 12:35 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | McDowell | 6 hr |
| Jul 28, 2:41 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | McDowell | 3 hr |
| Jul 28, 5:31 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Mingo | 89 min |
| Jul 27, 8:24 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Lawrence | 36 min |
| Jul 28, 12:14 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Buchanan | 91 min |
| Jul 28, 6:40 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Dickenson | 4 hr |
| Jul 28, 8:07 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Dickenson | 3 hr |
| Jul 28, 10:30 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Dickenson | 11 hr |
| Jul 28, 11:35 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Dickenson | 9 hr |
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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.