Alert archive / West Virginia / Flash Flood Warnings in 2023
Flash Flood Warning 8, NWS Charleston, WV
NWS Charleston, WV issued this flash flood warning at Jul 27, 2023, 11:41 PM EDT for Kanawha County, Putnam County, West Virginia. It was in force for 3 hr. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 27, 2023, 11:41 PM EDT (03:41 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 28, 2023, 2:15 AM EDT
- In force
- 3 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, WV
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
Counties Kanawha County, WV, Putnam County, WV
The radar
The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 14 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:42 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 11:53 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 1 Sw Cross Lanes, WV | High water over road at 5100 Block of Washington St W. |
| Jul 27, 11:53 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | Cross Lanes, WV | High water over road. |
| Jul 27, 11:54 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 1 Sw Cross Lanes, WV | High water over road. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
Did it verify
Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched 3 storm reports to this flash flood warning; the first came 12 minutes after it went out.
Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.
The nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 00:00Z, 3.7 hours before the alert went out and 206 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
- 1557 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -154 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1075 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 13 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 22 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -25 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.3
The text
As transmitted.
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WGUS51 KRLX 280341
FFWRLX
WVC039-079-280645-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FF.W.0008.230728T0341Z-230728T0645Z/
/00000.0.UU.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1141 PM EDT Thu Jul 27 2023
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Kanawha County in central West Virginia...
Putnam County in western West Virginia...
* Until 245 AM EDT.
* At 1141 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches
are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Charleston, Nitro, Winfield, Jefferson, South Charleston, St.
Albans, Dunbar, Hurricane, Sissonville, Eleanor, Buffalo, Poca,
Cross Lanes, Institute, Teays Valley, Tornado, Alum Creek,
Bancroft, Liberty and Fraziers Bottom.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3837 8202 3864 8198 3868 8175 3863 8171
3854 8163 3824 8170 3824 8179 3829 8181
3830 8181 3832 8181 3832 8182 3832 8183
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
KH3 follow-up statements
138
WGUS71 KRLX 280415
FFSRLX
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1215 AM EDT Fri Jul 28 2023
WVC039-079-280645-
/O.CON.KRLX.FF.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230728T0645Z/
/00000.0.UU.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Kanawha WV-Putnam WV-
1215 AM EDT Fri Jul 28 2023
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING FOR NORTHWESTERN KANAWHA AND PUTNAM COUNTIES...
At 1215 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5
inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5
inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas. Cross Lanes reported
street flooding at 5100 block of Washington St. West,
Koontz Dr. and Big Tyler at Sun Valley Dr.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Charleston, Nitro, Winfield, Jefferson, South Charleston, St.
Albans, Dunbar, Hurricane, Sissonville, Eleanor, Buffalo, Poca,
Cross Lanes, Institute, Teays Valley, Tornado, Alum Creek,
Bancroft, Liberty and Fraziers Bottom.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3837 8202 3864 8198 3868 8175 3863 8171
3854 8163 3824 8170 3824 8179 3829 8181
3830 8181 3832 8181 3832 8182 3832 8183
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
$$
KH405
WGUS71 KRLX 280520
FFSRLX
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
120 AM EDT Fri Jul 28 2023
WVC039-079-280645-
/O.CON.KRLX.FF.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230728T0645Z/
/00000.0.UU.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Kanawha WV-Putnam WV-
120 AM EDT Fri Jul 28 2023
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING FOR NORTHWESTERN KANAWHA AND PUTNAM COUNTIES...
At 120 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5
inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5
inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.rain
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas. Cross Lanes reported
street flooding at 5100 block of Washington St. West,
Koontz Dr. and Big Tyler at Sun Valley Dr.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Charleston, Nitro, Winfield, Jefferson, South Charleston, St.
Albans, Dunbar, Hurricane, Sissonville, Eleanor, Buffalo, Poca,
Cross Lanes, Institute, Teays Valley, Tornado, Alum Creek,
Bancroft, Liberty and Fraziers Bottom.
Rain is diminishing across the warned area; however, additional rain
amounts and runoff is expected to continue to cause flooding impacts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3837 8202 3864 8198 3868 8175 3863 8171
3854 8163 3824 8170 3824 8179 3829 8181
3830 8181 3832 8181 3832 8182 3832 8183
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
$$
KH297
WGUS71 KRLX 280615
FFSRLX
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
215 AM EDT Fri Jul 28 2023
WVC039-079-280625-
/O.CAN.KRLX.FF.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230728T0645Z/
/00000.0.UU.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Kanawha WV-Putnam WV-
215 AM EDT Fri Jul 28 2023
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR NORTHWESTERN KANAWHA AND
PUTNAM COUNTIES...
The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.
LAT...LON 3837 8202 3864 8198 3868 8175 3863 8171
3854 8163 3824 8170 3824 8179 3829 8181
3830 8181 3832 8181 3832 8182 3832 8183
$$
KHWhat forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this flash 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 flash flood warning went out at Jul 27, 8:55 PM EDT, 2 hours 46 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 27, 8:55 PM EDT, 2 hours 46 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Charleston WV
855 PM EDT Thu Jul 27 2023
.SYNOPSIS...
Mid-upper level ridging building toward the area through Friday
increases the heat and humidity. A front arrives this weekend
with additional showers and storms. High pressure early next week.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As of 830 PM Thursday...
Updated POPs to approximate current positioning and trends, and
to incorporate the most recent hi-res guidance. Otherwise, no
major changes were made. Updated T/Td/RH for current conditions
and trends.
As of 244 PM Thursday...
Key Points:
* Heat Advisory remains in effect until 7 PM this evening.
* Marginal Risk for severe thunderstorms exists through tonight.
* Heat Advisory in effect Friday from 11 AM to 9 PM.
A marginal risk for severe thunderstorms continues through this
evening. Hi-res models suggest a thunderstorm complex developing
across our northern sections this afternoon, then sink south this
evening affecting the Middle Ohio Valley, northeast KY and portions
of western WV through this evening.
Some models suggest another disturbance passing overnight. This
feature could maintain at least weak convection across the area
overnight tonight. Therefore, decided to keep slight chance PoPs
during this time period. Relatively dry condition expected during
the first half Friday, but yet another upper level shortwave is
advertise moving across our north during the afternoon hours.
Therefore, increased PoPs with this feature late Friday.
Gusty southwest flow diminishes this evening, becoming light and
variable to calm later tonight. River valley fog will be possible
over areas that receive rainfall and where skies clear tonight.
Despite of possible cooling showers, very muggy conditions expected
tonight with temperatures ranging from the lower 70s lowlands, into
the lower 60s highest elevations. Hot temperatures are anticipated
on Friday ranging from the upper 90s lowlands, into the upper 70s
highest elevations. With dewpoints expected to be in the lower 70s,
Heat Index values will likely reach 100 to 105 degrees across the
lowlands, with localized higher values. Therefore, a Heat Advisory
remains in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM Friday evening.
&&
.SHORT TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT/...
As of 200 PM Thursday...
Chances of showers and thunderstorms will increase as a cold
front approaches, and then moves through the region Saturday
night or early Sunday. Models showing CAPE values of 2000-2500
Saturday afternoon with DCAPE of 700-1200. Definitely some
concern for damaging winds, and possibly large hail. In
addition, precipitable water values are in the 1.75 to 2.25
range. This could lead to some heavy rainfall in thunderstorms.
Flash flood guidance is rather high at the moment, with three
hour guidance generally in the 2.25 to 3.5 inch range.
Depending on timing of convection and cloud cover on Saturday,
may still need some additional heat advisory headlines. Will
wait until models are in better agreement before hoisting any
headlines.
&&
.LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 1210 PM Thursday...
Models are showing a short wave moving through on Sunday, but
disagree with the timing and how much moisture will be available
behind the cold front. This leads to a range of solutions from
dry, to some showers and thunderstorms, more likely in the
south and east. Will keep chance POPs since some models show
this, but confidence is not high.
A surface high pressure system will then build over the area on
Monday and remain through mid week. The flow aloft will remain
out of the northwest. This will allow for mostly dry weather
with warm afternoons and cool nights.
Another cold front may approach from the northwest on Thursday,
but models are not in agreement with this. Will allow for a
chance of showers and thunderstorms as some models indicate.
&&
.AVIATION /01Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
As of 800 PM Thursday...
Showers and a few storms will persist through the initial part
of the TAF period, with TEMPO or prevailing groups at most sites
to start. These have been heavy rainers today, so anywhere that
does get hit could drop to IFR for a time. Activity should
largely wind down after midnight/04z, but some lingering showers
or a stray thunderstorm can be ruled out. Otherwise, winds
should remain light, and some valley fog will be possible
tonight, but lingering cloud cover may hamper that for much of
the area. Gentle afternoon breezes are expected on Friday, along
with some isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms from
mid- afternoon into the early evening, with best chances across
the north and in the higher terrain.
FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND ALTERNATE SCENARIOS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY...
FORECAST CONFIDENCE: High.
ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: TAFs may need to be amended for direct
thunderstorm hits this evening. Fog formation overnight tonight
may vary, with areas that have received rain increasing the
chance.
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.
DATE FRI 07/28/23
UTC 1HRLY 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11
EDT 1HRLY 20 21 22 23 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
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 M M L M M
PKB CONSISTENCY H H H H H H M H H H H M
CKB CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H H H H H H
AFTER 00Z SATURDAY...
Localized brief IFR conditions possible in showers and thunderstorms
Saturday afternoon and night.
&&
.RLX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WV...Heat Advisory from 11 AM to 9 PM EDT Friday for WVZ005>011-
013>020-024>034-039-040.
OH...Heat Advisory from 11 AM to 9 PM EDT Friday for OHZ066-067-075-
076-083>087.
KY...Heat Advisory from 11 AM to 9 PM EDT Friday for KYZ101>103-105.
VA...Heat Advisory from 11 AM to 9 PM EDT Friday for VAZ003-004.
&&
SYNOPSIS...FK/RPY/ARJ
NEAR TERM...FK/ARJ
SHORT TERM...RPY
LONG TERM...RPY
AVIATION...FKHazardous weather outlook, Jul 27, 3:48 AM EDT, 19 hours 53 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Charleston WV 348 AM EDT Thu Jul 27 2023 WVZ515>526-280800- Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette- Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas- Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas- Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph- 348 AM EDT Thu Jul 27 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast and southeast West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Showers and storms this afternoon and evening will contain heavy downpours. Localized water issues could occur if repetitive storms occur over the same location. In addition, there is a marginal risk for severe storms today, with damaging winds the primary risk. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Periods of showers and storms with heavy downpours this weekend could lead to localized water issues. In addition, there is a marginal risk for severe storms on Saturday, with damaging winds the primary hazard. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. OHZ066-067-075-076-VAZ003-004-WVZ008>011-015>020-024>034-039-040- 280800- Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Dickenson-Buchanan-Jackson WV-Wood- Pleasants-Tyler-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo- Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell- Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour- 348 AM EDT Thu Jul 27 2023 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and portions of central, northern and southern West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Showers and storms this afternoon and evening will contain heavy downpours. Localized water issues could occur if repetitive storms occur over the same location. In addition, there is a marginal risk for severe storms today, with damaging winds the primary risk. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Heat Advisory. Periods of showers and storms with heavy downpours this weekend could lead to localized water issues. In addition, there is a marginal risk for severe storms on Saturday, with damaging winds the primary hazard. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. KYZ101>103-105-OHZ083>087-WVZ005>007-013-014-280800- Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia- Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Lincoln-Putnam- 348 AM EDT Thu Jul 27 2023 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Kentucky, portions of southeast Ohio, and portions of southern and western 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. Heat Advisory. Showers and storms this afternoon and evening will contain heavy downpours. Localized water issues could occur if repetitive storms occur over the same location. In addition, there is a marginal risk for severe storms today, with damaging winds the primary risk. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Heat Advisory. Periods of showers and storms with heavy downpours this weekend could lead to localized water issues. In addition, there is a marginal risk for severe storms on Saturday, with damaging winds the primary hazard. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jul 27, 10:08 PM EDT, 1 hour 33 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1008 PM EDT Thu Jul 27 2023
WVZ008-014-015-280230-
Jackson WV-Kanawha WV-Putnam WV-
1008 PM EDT Thu Jul 27 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central
Kanawha, northeastern Putnam and southeastern Jackson Counties
through 1030 PM EDT...
At 1007 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Kenna, or 10 miles northeast of Winfield, moving southeast at 10 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...
Kenna, Kentuck, Liberty, and Given.
This includes Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 117
and 128.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3867 8189 3868 8178 3871 8181 3875 8174
3868 8154 3867 8155 3863 8153 3852 8167
3864 8194
TIME...MOT...LOC 0207Z 304DEG 9KT 3864 8174
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
LTCSpecial weather statement, Jul 27, 10:09 PM EDT, 1 hour 32 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1009 PM EDT Thu Jul 27 2023
OHZ086-WVZ007-280230-
Gallia OH-Mason WV-
1009 PM EDT Thu Jul 27 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of east central Gallia
and west central Mason Counties through 1030 PM EDT...
At 1009 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Gallipolis, moving southeast at 10 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...
Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, Henderson, Adamsville, and Gallopolis
Ferry.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3882 8242 3892 8228 3887 8200 3870 8222
TIME...MOT...LOC 0209Z 304DEG 8KT 3882 8225
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
LTCSpecial weather statement, Jul 27, 10:28 PM EDT, 1 hour 13 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1028 PM EDT Thu Jul 27 2023
OHZ086-WVZ007-280245-
Gallia OH-Mason WV-
1028 PM EDT Thu Jul 27 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Gallia
and southwestern Mason Counties through 1045 PM EDT...
At 1028 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles south of Gallipolis, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch 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...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3862 8235 3875 8233 3877 8209 3860 8207
TIME...MOT...LOC 0228Z 251DEG 26KT 3869 8226
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
LTCSpecial weather statement, Jul 27, 10:41 PM EDT, 1 hour before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1041 PM EDT Thu Jul 27 2023
WVZ014-015-280300-
Kanawha WV-Putnam WV-
1041 PM EDT Thu Jul 27 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Kanawha
and east central Putnam Counties through 1100 PM EDT...
At 1041 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Poca, or 7 miles east of Winfield, moving south at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 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...
Sissonville and Poca.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3858 8181 3858 8169 3848 8165 3848 8184
TIME...MOT...LOC 0241Z 357DEG 7KT 3853 8175
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
LTCSpecial weather statement, Jul 27, 10:45 PM EDT, 56 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1045 PM EDT Thu Jul 27 2023
OHZ086-WVZ007-008-014-280300-
Gallia OH-Jackson WV-Mason WV-Putnam WV-
1045 PM EDT Thu Jul 27 2023
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southeastern Gallia,
Mason, northwestern Putnam and west central Jackson Counties through
1100 PM EDT...
At 1045 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles east of Point Pleasant to 10 miles west
of Buffalo. Movement was east at 30 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...
Point Pleasant, Buffalo, Crown City, Henderson, Leon, Cottageville,
Grimms Landing, Mount Alto, Southside, Fraziers Bottom, and Ashton.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3883 8214 3888 8179 3853 8196 3857 8220
3859 8222 3860 8227 3859 8228
TIME...MOT...LOC 0245Z 249DEG 25KT 3882 8201 3862 8218
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
LTCSpecial weather statement, Jul 27, 11:15 PM EDT, 26 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1115 PM EDT Thu Jul 27 2023
WVZ006-013>015-280345-
Kanawha WV-Lincoln WV-Cabell WV-Putnam WV-
1115 PM EDT Thu Jul 27 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of east central Cabell,
northwestern Kanawha, central Putnam and northeastern Lincoln
Counties through 1145 PM EDT...
At 1115 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Teays Valley, or near Winfield, moving southeast at 10 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, Nitro, Winfield, Jefferson, South Charleston, St. Albans,
Dunbar, Hurricane, Sissonville, Eleanor, Poca, Cross Lanes, Culloden,
Institute, Tornado, Teays Valley, Alum Creek, and Bancroft.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 106 and 111.
Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 31 and 53.
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.
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.
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.
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LAT...LON 3849 8207 3848 8206 3849 8205 3857 8191
3845 8153 3827 8193 3846 8212
TIME...MOT...LOC 0315Z 307DEG 9KT 3848 8193
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
11The office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 8:07 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Gilmer | 23 min |
| Jul 27, 8:32 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Gilmer | 13 min |
| Jul 27, 8:50 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Jackson | 25 min |
| Jul 27, 8:52 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Lewis | 23 min |
| Jul 27, 9:14 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Roane | 16 min |
| Jul 27, 10:08 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Putnam | 22 min |
| Jul 27, 10:41 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Putnam | 19 min |
| Jul 27, 10:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Mason | 15 min |
| Jul 27, 11:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Putnam | 30 min |
| Jul 27, 11:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Kanawha, Putnam | 30 min |
| Jul 28, 6:52 AM EDT | Excessive Heat Warning | RLX | Boone, Cabell, Calhoun, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln and 8 more | 11 hr |
| Jul 28, 1:46 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Wayne | 29 min |
| Jul 28, 2:06 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Cabell, Lincoln, Logan, Mingo, Wayne | 39 min |
| Jul 28, 2:28 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Pleasants, Wood | 47 min |
| Jul 28, 2:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Cabell, Jackson, Mason, Putnam | 26 min |
| Jul 28, 2:43 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Boone, Cabell, Kanawha, Lincoln, Putnam | 32 min |
| Jul 28, 2:49 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Ritchie, Wirt, Wood | 41 min |
| Jul 28, 2:52 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Pleasants, Ritchie, Wirt, Wood | 38 min |
| Jul 28, 3:05 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Cabell, Jackson, Kanawha, Mason, Putnam, Roane | 40 min |
| Jul 28, 3:13 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Doddridge, Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler | 47 min |
| Jul 28, 3:18 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Lewis, Ritchie, Wirt | 27 min |
| Jul 28, 3:23 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Boone, Wyoming | 37 min |
| Jul 28, 3:30 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Boone, Fayette, Kanawha, Logan, Nicholas, Raleigh and 1 more | 45 min |
| Jul 28, 3:37 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Braxton, Calhoun, Clay, Gilmer, Kanawha, Nicholas and 1 more | 38 min |
| Jul 28, 3:43 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Lewis, Upshur | 47 min |
| Jul 28, 3:55 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | McDowell, Wyoming | 35 min |
| Jul 28, 3:59 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Fayette, McDowell, Raleigh, Wyoming | 31 min |
| Jul 28, 4:03 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Braxton, Clay, Fayette, Lewis, Nicholas, Upshur and 1 more | 42 min |
| Jul 28, 4:14 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Barbour, Harrison, Lewis, Randolph, Taylor, Upshur | 46 min |
| Jul 28, 4:36 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Barbour, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Randolph, Webster | 69 min |
| Jul 28, 7:19 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Putnam | 26 min |
| Jul 28, 7:44 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Putnam | 16 min |
| Jul 28, 7:59 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Putnam | 16 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.