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Special Weather Statement, NWS Charleston, WV
NWS Charleston, WV issued this special weather statement at Aug 2, 2022, 1:58 AM EDT for Meigs County, Vinton County, Ohio. It was in force for 32 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 2, 2022, 1:58 AM EDT (05:58 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 2, 2022, 2:30 AM EDT
- In force
- 32 min
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, WV
- Hail
- 0.75 in
- Wind
- 40
Counties Meigs County, OH, Vinton County, OH
The radar
The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 97 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:00 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 00:00Z, 6.0 hours before the alert went out and 149 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
- 1183 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -11 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1074 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 27 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 127 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 285 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.8
- Supercell composite
- 5.8
The text
As transmitted.
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NWS Charleston, WV wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Aug 1, 10:44 PM EDT, 3 hours 14 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 1, 10:44 PM EDT, 3 hours 14 minutes before
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Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Charleston WV 535 PM EDT Mon Aug 1 2022 KYZ101>103-105-OHZ087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>011-013>020-024>034-039-040- 515>526-022145- Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-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- 535 PM EDT Mon Aug 1 2022 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Kentucky, portions of southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia and much of West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible ahead of a cold front this evening and tonight. The primary threats are damaging wind gusts and locally heavy rainfall. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Flash flooding possible in thunderstorms on Friday. .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. OHZ066-067-075-076-083>086-022145- Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia- 535 PM EDT Mon Aug 1 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast Ohio. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible ahead of a cold front through early Tuesday morning. The primary threats are damaging wind gusts and locally heavy rainfall. Some isolated water issues are possible in slow moving thunderstorms or repetitive rounds of rainfall. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Flash flooding possible in thunderstorms on Friday. .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, Aug 1, 9:20 PM EDT, 4 hours 38 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON WV
920 PM EDT MON AUG 1 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0614 PM TSTM WND DMG 6 NE BIRCH RIVER 38.56N 80.68W
08/01/2022 BRAXTON WV 911 CALL CENTER
TREES DOWN IN THE LITTLE BIRCH AREA. TIME
ESTOMATED FROM RADAR.
&&Special weather statement, Aug 1, 9:35 PM EDT, 4 hours 23 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
935 PM EDT Mon Aug 1 2022
OHZ086-087-WVZ006-020200-
Gallia OH-Lawrence OH-Cabell WV-
935 PM EDT Mon Aug 1 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central
Gallia, central Lawrence and north central Cabell Counties through
1000 PM EDT...
At 934 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Lake Vesuvius, moving east 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...
Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, Vernon, Waterloo, Aid, Crown City, Athalia,
Green Bottom, Pedro and Scottown.
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.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3853 8268 3871 8270 3877 8226 3850 8224
TIME...MOT...LOC 0134Z 267DEG 21KT 3862 8260
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
12Special weather statement, Aug 1, 10:06 PM EDT, 3 hours 52 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1006 PM EDT Mon Aug 1 2022
OHZ086-087-WVZ006-007-020230-
Gallia OH-Lawrence OH-Mason WV-Cabell WV-
1006 PM EDT Mon Aug 1 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Gallia,
east central Lawrence, southwestern Mason and northeastern Cabell
Counties through 1030 PM EDT...
At 1005 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles east of Lake Vesuvius, moving east 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...
Waterloo, Crown City, Athalia, Green Bottom, Scottown and Ashton.
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.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3853 8249 3871 8249 3875 8207 3848 8207
TIME...MOT...LOC 0205Z 270DEG 19KT 3862 8240
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
12Special weather statement, Aug 2, 12:24 AM EDT, 1 hour 34 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1224 AM EDT Tue Aug 2 2022
WVZ031-032-020500-
Harrison WV-Taylor WV-
1224 AM EDT Tue Aug 2 2022
...A strong, heavy thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern
Taylor and central Harrison Counties through 100 AM EDT...
At 1223 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong, heavy
thunderstorm near Lumberport, or 7 miles northwest of Clarksburg,
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...
Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Shinnston, Stonewood, Nutter Fort, Salem,
Lumberport, Anmoore, Flemington, Valley Falls, Rosemont, Wolf Summit,
Meadland, McGee, Meadowbrook and Despard.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 79 between mile markers 116 and 129.
Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 67 and 82.
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.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3940 8021 3939 8020 3940 8010 3939 8009
3939 8005 3925 8004 3924 8017 3923 8017
3924 8055 3935 8054 3936 8053 3937 8054
3941 8054
TIME...MOT...LOC 0423Z 270DEG 27KT 3934 8045
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
12Special weather statement, Aug 2, 1:31 AM EDT, 27 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
131 AM EDT Tue Aug 2 2022
OHZ075-083>085-020600-
Jackson OH-Athens OH-Meigs OH-Vinton OH-
131 AM EDT Tue Aug 2 2022
...Strong, heavy thunderstorms will impact portions of northwestern
Meigs, northeastern Jackson, Vinton and southwestern Athens Counties
through 200 AM EDT...
At 129 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong, heavy
thunderstorms training along a line extending from 13 miles west of
Mcarthur to 6 miles southwest of Albany. Movement was 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...
Wellston, Pomeroy, Mcarthur, Albany, Rutland, Mason, Middleport,
Hamden, Zaleski, Wilkesville, Creola, Eagle Mills, Radcliffe,
Dyesville, Darwin, Allensville, Salem Center, Harrisonville, Dexter
and Byer.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3937 8275 3936 8264 3938 8263 3937 8250
3919 8201 3902 8203 3899 8205 3899 8207
3900 8210 3900 8213 3917 8277
TIME...MOT...LOC 0529Z 292DEG 42KT 3928 8273 3917 8230
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
12Special weather statement, Aug 2, 1:58 AM EDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
158 AM EDT Tue Aug 2 2022
OHZ075-083>085-020630-
Jackson OH-Athens OH-Meigs OH-Vinton OH-
158 AM EDT Tue Aug 2 2022
...Strong, heavy thunderstorms will impact portions of Meigs,
northeastern Jackson, Vinton and southwestern Athens Counties
through 230 AM EDT...
At 157 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong, heavy
thunderstorms training along a line extending from near Mcarthur to
near Rutland. Movement was southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny 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...
Wellston, Pomeroy, Mcarthur, Albany, Rutland, Forked Run State Park,
New Haven, Mason, Chester, Hamden, Syracuse, Hartford City, Zaleski,
Wilkesville, Portland, Radcliffe, Dyesville, Darwin, Harrisonville
and Dexter.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3937 8275 3937 8250 3910 8177 3908 8177
3908 8181 3905 8181 3903 8177 3895 8178
3899 8198 3903 8201 3901 8205 3917 8277
TIME...MOT...LOC 0557Z 296DEG 30KT 3923 8256 3911 8212
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
12The office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 12:24 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Harrison, Taylor | 36 min |
| Aug 2, 2:47 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Jackson | 28 min |
| Aug 2, 2:57 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Braxton, Webster | 33 min |
| Aug 2, 3:12 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Roane | 33 min |
| Aug 2, 3:29 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Braxton, Calhoun, Gilmer | 31 min |
| Aug 2, 3:42 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Clay, Roane | 33 min |
| Aug 2, 3:51 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Braxton, Calhoun, Gilmer, Webster | 6 hr |
| Aug 2, 3:56 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Jackson, Roane | 49 min |
| Aug 2, 8:54 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Jackson | 6 hr |
| Aug 2, 4:37 PM EDT | Heat Advisory | RLX | Boone, Cabell, Calhoun, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln and 10 more | 27 hr |
| Aug 1, 9:35 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Lawrence | 25 min |
| Aug 1, 10:06 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Lawrence | 24 min |
| Aug 2, 1:31 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Meigs, Vinton | 29 min |
| Aug 2, 2:21 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Meigs, Vinton | 4 hr |
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