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River Flood Warning 2, NWS Charleston, WV
NWS Charleston, WV issued this river flood warning at Apr 2, 2024, 12:56 PM EDT for Morgan County, Washington County, Ohio. It took effect at Apr 2, 2024, 3:53 PM EDT. It was in force for 41 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 2, 2024, 12:56 PM EDT (16:56 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 2, 2024, 3:53 PM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 4, 2024, 9:18 AM EDT
- In force
- 41 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, WV
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Morgan County, OH, Washington County, OH
The radar
The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 152 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:56 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Muskingum River at McConnelsville (MCCO1).
- Action stage
- 9 ft
- Minor stage
- 11 ft
- Moderate stage
- 12 ft
- Major stage
- 14 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03150000, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
992
WGUS41 KRLX 021656
FLWRLX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1256 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024
...The National Weather Service in Charleston WV has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Ohio...
Muskingum River At McConnelsville affecting Morgan and Washington
Counties.
For the Muskingum River...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll
free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 100 AM EDT.
&&
OHC115-167-030500-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FL.W.0002.240402T2200Z-240403T1930Z/
/MCCO1.1.ER.240402T2200Z.240403T0600Z.240403T1330Z.NO/
1256 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Muskingum River at McConnelsville.
* WHEN...From this evening to tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 10.6 feet, Several low-lying areas and poor drainage
areas along Route 669 start to flood.
At 11.0 feet, Route 669 above Malta and other roads are flooded.
At 11.5 feet, Flooding starts in cemetery on the southwest side of
McConnelsville near State Route 376. More homes start to flood
near the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 10.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening to a crest of 11.5 feet just after midnight
tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.5 feet on 02/08/2019.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3975 8196 3975 8186 3961 8175 3952 8184
$$
3010 follow-up statements
898
WGUS81 KRLX 021953
FLSRLX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
353 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio...
Muskingum River At McConnelsville affecting Washington and Morgan
Counties.
For the Muskingum River...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 400 AM EDT.
&&
OHC115-167-030800-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0002.240402T1953Z-240404T0000Z/
/MCCO1.1.ER.240402T1848Z.240403T0000Z.240403T1800Z.NO/
353 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO TOMORROW
EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Muskingum River at McConnelsville.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Many areas are flooded in and around
McConnelsville.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 11.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:00 PM EDT Tuesday was 11.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.9
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.9 feet on 04/16/1922.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3975 8196 3975 8186 3961 8175 3952 8184
$$
FMK340
WGUS41 KRLX 030144
FLWRLX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
944 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Ohio...
Muskingum River At McConnelsville affecting Washington and Morgan
Counties.
For the Muskingum River...Moderate flooding is occurring.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding. Turn around, don't drown!
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 945 AM EDT.
&&
OHC115-167-031345-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCCO1.2.ER.240402T1848Z.240403T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
944 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Muskingum River at McConnelsville.
* WHEN...Through tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Many areas are flooded in and around
McConnelsville.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 12.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 PM EDT Tuesday was 12.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.15
feet before midnight. It will then fall below flood stage by
tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
12.1 feet on 02/13/2019.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3975 8196 3975 8186 3961 8175 3952 8184
$$
FMK159
WGUS81 KRLX 030227
FLSRLX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1027 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Ohio...
Muskingum River At McConnelsville affecting Washington and Morgan
Counties.
For the Muskingum River...Moderate flooding is occurring.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding. Turn around, don't drown!
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 1030 AM EDT.
&&
OHC115-167-031430-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240404T0000Z/
/MCCO1.2.ER.240402T1848Z.240403T0200Z.240403T1800Z.NO/
1027 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW EVENING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Muskingum River at McConnelsville.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Many areas are flooded in and around
McConnelsville.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 12.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 PM EDT Tuesday was 12.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 10.0 feet
Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
12.1 feet on 02/13/2019.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3975 8196 3975 8186 3961 8175 3952 8184
$$
FMK139
WGUS81 KRLX 030553
FLSRLX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
153 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio...
Muskingum River At McConnelsville affecting Washington and Morgan
Counties.
For the Muskingum River...Moderate flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding. Turn around, don't drown!
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 200 PM EDT.
&&
OHC115-167-031800-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240404T0900Z/
/MCCO1.2.ER.240402T1848Z.240403T1200Z.240404T0300Z.NO/
153 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Muskingum River at McConnelsville.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Many areas are flooded in and around
McConnelsville.
At 13.0 feet, Several homes and businesses start to flood in and
around McConnelsville.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 12.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 1:00 AM EDT Wednesday was 12.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.6
feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late
this evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
12.7 feet on 01/05/2004.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3975 8196 3975 8186 3961 8175 3952 8184
$$
FMK748
WGUS81 KRLX 031124
FLSRLX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
724 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Ohio...
Muskingum River At McConnelsville affecting Morgan and Washington
Counties.
For the Muskingum River...Moderate flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 730 PM EDT.
&&
OHC115-167-032330-
/O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240404T0900Z/
/MCCO1.2.ER.240402T1848Z.240403T1200Z.240404T0700Z.NO/
724 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Muskingum River at McConnelsville.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Route 669 above Malta and other roads are
flooded.
At 11.5 feet, Flooding starts in cemetery on the southwest side of
McConnelsville near State Route 376. More homes start to flood
near the river.
At 11.6 feet, Most primary roads flooded in and between
McConnelsville and Zanesville; several cottage-type homes are
affected.
At 12.0 feet, Many areas are flooded in and around McConnelsville.
At 13.0 feet, Several homes and businesses start to flood in and
around McConnelsville.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 13.1 feet.
- 10.5
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:00 AM EDT Wednesday was 13.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.2
feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late
tonight.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
13.5 feet on 01/06/2005.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3975 8196 3975 8186 3961 8175 3952 8184
$$
30866
WGUS81 KRLX 031433
FLSRLX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1033 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio...
Muskingum River At McConnelsville affecting Morgan and Washington
Counties.
For the Muskingum River...Moderate flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1045 PM EDT.
&&
OHC115-167-040245-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240404T1525Z/
/MCCO1.2.ER.240402T1848Z.240403T1300Z.240404T0925Z.NO/
1033 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Muskingum River at McConnelsville.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.6 feet, Most primary roads flooded in and between
McConnelsville and Zanesville; several cottage-type homes are
affected.
At 12.0 feet, Many areas are flooded in and around McConnelsville.
At 13.0 feet, Several homes and businesses start to flood in and
around McConnelsville.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 13.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 AM EDT Wednesday was 13.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tonight and continue falling to 10.6 feet Monday
morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
12.8 feet on 08/12/1980.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3975 8196 3975 8186 3961 8175 3952 8184
$$
30663
WGUS81 KRLX 031957
FLSRLX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
357 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Ohio...
Muskingum River At McConnelsville affecting Washington and Morgan
Counties.
For the Muskingum River...Moderate flooding is occurring.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 400 AM EDT.
&&
OHC115-167-040800-
/O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240404T1525Z/
/MCCO1.2.ER.240402T1848Z.240403T1300Z.240404T0925Z.NO/
357 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Muskingum River at McConnelsville.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Many areas are flooded in and around
McConnelsville.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 12.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:00 PM EDT Wednesday was 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tonight and continue falling to 10.6 feet Monday
morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
12.7 feet on 04/20/1940.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3975 8196 3975 8186 3961 8175 3952 8184
$$
RPY887
WGUS81 KRLX 040051
FLSRLX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
851 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio...
Muskingum River At McConnelsville affecting Washington and Morgan
Counties.
For the Muskingum River...Moderate flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.
The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 900 AM EDT.
&&
OHC115-167-041300-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240404T1640Z/
/MCCO1.2.ER.240402T1848Z.240403T1300Z.240404T1040Z.NO/
851 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and the river is falling.
* WHERE...Muskingum River at McConnelsville.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Flooding starts in cemetery on the
southwest side of McConnelsville near State Route 376. More homes
start to flood near the river.
At 11.6 feet, Most primary roads flooded in and between
McConnelsville and Zanesville; several cottage-type homes are
affected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 12.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:00 PM EDT Wednesday was 13.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 10.7 feet early
Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
12.3 feet on 06/28/1998.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3975 8196 3975 8186 3961 8175 3952 8184
$$
RPY253
WGUS81 KRLX 040824
FLSRLX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
424 AM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Ohio...
Muskingum River At McConnelsville affecting Washington and Morgan
Counties.
For the Muskingum River...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 1245 PM EDT.
&&
OHC115-167-041645-
/O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240404T1640Z/
/MCCO1.2.ER.240402T1848Z.240403T1300Z.240404T1040Z.NO/
424 AM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Muskingum River at McConnelsville.
* WHEN...Until this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Flooding starts in cemetery on the
southwest side of McConnelsville near State Route 376. More homes
start to flood near the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 11.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:00 AM EDT Thursday was 11.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this morning and continue falling to 10.7 feet early Monday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.4 feet on 12/31/1990.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3975 8196 3975 8186 3961 8175 3952 8184
$$
MEK399
WGUS81 KRLX 041318
FLSRLX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
918 AM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Ohio...
Muskingum River At McConnelsville affecting Morgan and Washington
Counties.
OHC115-167-041430-
/O.CAN.KRLX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240404T1318Z/
/MCCO1.2.ER.240402T1848Z.240403T1300Z.240404T1050Z.NO/
918 AM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Muskingum River At McConnelsville.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.7 feet, below the
flood stage of 11 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to continue to fall to below
action stage of 9 feet tonight.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3975 8196 3975 8186 3961 8175 3952 8184
$$
30What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river 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 river flood warning went out at Apr 2, 12:51 PM EDT, 5 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 2, 12:51 PM EDT, 5 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1251 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024
.SYNOPSIS...
Flooding and strong to severe storms are possible into tonight.
Turning cooler Wednesday into Friday, with accumulating
mountain snow showers to round out the work week.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 1250 PM Tuesday...
The tornado watch has been allowed to expire at its regular
time. The threat for severe weather has ended for the next
several hours, but there will be another threat later this
afternoon and this evening.
As of 1117 AM Tuesday...
The tornado watch has been expanded to the north due to
strengthening storms progressing eastward. Please see the
tornado watch product for more details.
As of 1024 AM Tuesday...
A tornado watch has been issued for portions of northeast
Kentucky and central and southern West Virginia until 17Z. A
line of storms currently over southeast Ohio and northeast
Kentucky will continue to move east, bringing the risk of
tornadoes, damaging wind gusts and large hail.
As of 904 AM Tuesday...
The forecast remains on track in this morning's update. Showers
and a few stronger thunderstorms are approaching our
southeast Ohio counties at the time of this writing. It's
possible that a few of those storms could be strong to severe
with damaging winds and potentially an isolated tornado, but
this won't be the main severe weather focus today. This first
round of showers and storms are expected to exit by around
midday, leaving a short window of destabilization before the
main round of severe weather arrives late this afternoon and
into this evening, probably between 3 PM and 9 PM. It's still
questionable how unstable the atmosphere will be late this
afternoon, and it will depend on how long this morning's
convection lingers. Stay tuned for further updates.
As of 700 AM Tuesday...
A line of storms is currently approaching from the west and is
expected to enter and then cross through the area this morning.
Have made slight adjustments to PoPs based on the current track
of this line and also freshened up temperatures for the next
couple of hours.
As of 400 AM Tuesday...
Key Points:
* Numerous severe storms capable of producing damaging wind, large
hail, or tornadoes are expected to impact the area today into
tonight.
* Flood Watch remains in effect for most of the area through this
evening.
A low pressure system approaching from the west has been pushing a
frontal boundary out of the area this morning, with the bulk of
precipitation currently located to the north and west of the CWA.
A passing wave should allow rain and storms to expand back into
the area this morning, with most activity expected to occur
across the northern half of the area. During the day, the low
strengthens and slides northeast toward the Great Lakes while an
associated upper level trough approaches from the west.
While a few stronger storms could be possible earlier in the day,
potential for severe weather increases significantly this afternoon
into the evening as instability increases and a low level jet moves
over the area. Shear in excess of 60kts will be possible during this
time, in addition to favorable conditions for tornadoes to develop.
Scattered to numerous severe storms are likely across the area,
with all severe weather types (wind, hail, and tornadoes)
possible; however, northeast KY, southeast OH, and portions of
WV along the Ohio River are located in the highest risk of
experiencing intense storms capable of producing significantly
strong winds or hail in addition to tornadoes.
Late this evening into tonight, the center of the low continues
spinning to the northwest and pushes a cold front across the CWA as
the upper trough trudges east. Severe weather should start to
lessen overnight, though a non-zero potential lingers until
after the frontal passage.
Previous rounds of rain and storms have already primed portions of
the area for flooding. With an additional 1 to 2 inches of rain
expected to fall today and tonight, there is potential for flash
flooding or rises along creeks, streams, and rivers. No changes have
been made to the Flood Watch, which remains in effect for nearly the
entire CWA through this evening.
&&
.SHORT TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As of 445 AM Tuesday...
Key Points:
* A cold front sweeps through the area on Wednesday morning,
eliminating the risk for severe weather.
* Turning colder behind the front, with rain changing over to
snow along the West Virginia mountains.
* Multi-day upslope snow event takes place from Wednesday night
into Friday, with accumulations possibly warranting winter
headlines.
The short term period opens up at the cusp of a cold frontal
passage Wednesday morning. The parent low will remain positioned
over the Great Lakes region at the time of FROPA, maintaining a
high likelihood of showers through the majority of the short
term. While remaining a cool rain in the wake of the front for
the lowlands, by Wednesday evening a transition over to snow is
in the cards for our higher elevation zones.
The focus for adverse weather this week then shifts to more of
the winter variety for Wednesday night through the start of the
weekend. As the upper level low track eastward, northwest flow
will pull a fetch of sufficient lake enhanced moisture into the
region and yield a multi-day upslope snow event for the
mountains into Friday night. Current trends paint around 4 to 8
inches of snow for our highest mountain zones of Pocahontas,
Randolph, and Webster Counties for the second half of the week,
and around 1 to 3 inches for adjacent foothill zones.
Foresee Winter Weather Headlines being hoisted for our mountain
zones sometime within the next few forecast cycles, but given
the Flood Watch in effect and impending severe concerns in the
near term, think it'll be best to hold off for now. Will
continue to retain mention in the HWO for now.
&&
.LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 445 AM Tuesday...
A welcome reprieve from active weather looks to arrive during
the first half of the weekend as the strong upper level
disturbance dives off the coast of New England. Upper level
ridging slides into the Central Appalachians on Saturday and
weaken the northwest flow, cutting off lingering lake enhanced
moisture. A brief period of dry weather prospers for the
weekend, but as the ridge slides further eastward on Sunday,
temperatures will begin to warm back to near climatological
norms for this time of year. Renewed chances for showers then
looms for the start of next week.
&&
.AVIATION /18Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 700 AM Tuesday...
A line of storms, currently approaching from the west, is
expected to move across the area this morning. Ceilings and
visibilities are likely to lower to MVFR/IFR as these showers
and storms move through. Scattered to numerous severe storms
are then expected to develop this afternoon into the evening,
bringing additional restrictions to flight conditions. These
storms will carry the potential to produce damaging winds, large
hail, or tornadoes. Sub-VFR conditions then remain possible as
a cold front sweeps through tonight.
South to southwest winds are expected to strengthen and become
gusty during the day, with 20-30kt gusts possible outside of
any storms. Breezy conditions continue into the night, with
potential for strong gusts to occur as the front crosses.
FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND ALTERNATE SCENARIOS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY...
FORECAST CONFIDENCE: Medium.
ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: Extent/timing of precipitation and
associated MVFR/IFR may vary from the 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 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 00 01 02 03
EDT 1HRLY 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
CRW CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H M H H M M
HTS CONSISTENCY M H H H M H L H H M M M
BKW CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H H H H H H
EKN CONSISTENCY H M M H H H M H H H H H
PKB CONSISTENCY H H H H L L H M H M M M
CKB CONSISTENCY H M H H M H L M H H H H
AFTER 18Z WEDNESDAY...
IFR possible in snow in the higher elevations of the northern
West Virginia mountains Wednesday through Friday.
&&
.RLX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WV...Flood Watch until 10 PM EDT this evening for WVZ005>011-
013>020-024>032-034-039-040-515>526.
OH...Flood Watch until 10 PM EDT this evening for OHZ066-067-075-
076-083>087.
KY...Flood Watch until 10 PM EDT this evening for KYZ101>103-105.
VA...None.
&&
SYNOPSIS...MEK/JLB
NEAR TERM...JLB/JMC
SHORT TERM...MEK
LONG TERM...MEK
AVIATION...JLBHazardous weather outlook, Apr 2, 11:15 AM EDT, 1 hour 41 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Charleston WV 1115 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 KYZ101>103-105-OHZ087-WVZ005>008-013>016-018-024>030-034-039-515>526- 031515- Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason- Jackson WV-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Calhoun-Mingo-Logan-Boone- Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-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- 1115 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...TORNADO WATCH 74 IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Kentucky, portions of southeast Ohio and much of West Virginia. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon 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. Tornado Watch. In addition, scattered to numerous strong thunderstorms will be possible late this afternoon into tonight. Large hail and damaging wind gusts will be the main risks with storms, but tornadoes cannot be ruled out. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Snow showers will be possible late Wednesday night through Friday night. Accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected, with locally higher amounts possible. .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-WVZ009>011-017-019-020-031-032-040-031515- Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Wood- Pleasants-Tyler-Wirt-Ritchie-Doddridge-Harrison-Taylor-Barbour- 1115 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast Ohio, and portions of central and northern West Virginia. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon 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. In addition, widespread strong to severe thunderstorms will be likely this afternoon into tonight. Storms will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail, and tornadoes. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Residual flooding concerns may continue into Wednesday, especially if local creeks and rivers rise out of their banks. .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-WVZ033-031515- Dickenson-Buchanan-McDowell- 1115 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Virginia and southern West Virginia. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight. Numerous strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon into tonight. Storms will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail, and tornadoes. Heavy downpours could also result in flooding or flash flooding concerns. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .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, Apr 2, 12:27 PM EDT, 29 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1227 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1110 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg Danville 38.08N 81.83W
04/02/2024 Boone WV 911 Call Center
Multiple trees down in Danville.
&&
ABELocal storm report, Apr 2, 12:29 PM EDT, 27 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1229 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1100 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 NW Nitro 38.44N 81.86W
04/02/2024 Putnam WV 911 Call Center
Trees down from Scott Depot to Nitro.
&&
ABELocal storm report, Apr 2, 12:32 PM EDT, 24 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1232 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1007 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg Olive Hill 38.30N 83.18W
04/02/2024 Carter KY Emergency Mngr
Path of damage begins at Olive Hill and
continues eastward paralleling I-64 to
Grayson.
&&
ABELocal storm report, Apr 2, 12:33 PM EDT, 23 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1233 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1223 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 E Lumberport 39.38N 80.32W
04/02/2024 Harrison WV Public
Multiple trees uprooted.
&&
JPLocal storm report, Apr 2, 12:47 PM EDT, 9 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1247 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1142 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 S Oak Hill 37.95N 81.16W
04/02/2024 Fayette WV Public
Multiple trees down along Cafego Rd.
&&
JPLocal storm report, Apr 2, 12:48 PM EDT, 8 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1248 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1215 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 7 SE Rock Cave 38.76N 80.26W
04/02/2024 Upshur WV 911 Call Center
Several trees down blocking Selbyville Rd.
&&
ABEThe office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 7:31 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Perry | 29 min |
| Apr 2, 9:49 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Lawrence | 41 min |
| Apr 2, 10:22 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Gallia, Lawrence | 38 min |
| Apr 2, 10:24 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs | 51 min |
| Apr 2, 10:27 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | RLX | Gallia, Lawrence | 33 min |
| Apr 2, 12:58 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | RLX | Washington | 49 hr |
| Apr 2, 7:32 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Perry | 28 min |
| Apr 2, 7:53 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Morgan, Perry | 22 min |
| Apr 2, 7:59 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Washington | 42 hr |
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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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.