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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 13, NWS Charleston, WV

February 16, 20258 counties in West Virginia

NWS Charleston, WV issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Feb 16, 2025, 11:50 AM EST for 8 counties in West Virginia. It was in force for 40 min. 4 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
Feb 16, 2025, 11:50 AM EST (16:50 UTC)
Expired
Feb 16, 2025, 12:30 PM EST
In force
40 min
Issued by
NWS Charleston, WV
Area
Storm-based polygon
Damage threat
Considerable
Hail
0.75 in
Wind
70.0 mph

Counties Braxton County, WV, Clay County, WV, Lewis County, WV, Nicholas County, WV, Pocahontas County, WV, Randolph County, WV, Upshur County, WV, Webster County, WV

The radar

The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 101 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:49 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 16, 12:12 PM ESTTSTM WND DMGWebster Springs, WVMultiple large trees uprooted, one on a structure.
Feb 16, 12:15 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 51Webster Springs, WVMesonet station GW5023 Webster Springs.
Feb 16, 12:17 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 515 Ese Sutton, WVMesonet station FLRW2 Flatwoods.
Feb 16, 12:21 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 481 S Flatwoods, WVMesonet station FTWW2 Flatwoods.

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 one storm report to this severe thunderstorm warning; the first came 22 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

Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 12:00Z, 4.8 hours before the alert went out and 150 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Roanoke, VA at 12:00Z on 2025-02-16Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Roanoke, VA at 12:00Z on 2025-02-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 196 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
733 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
65 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
196 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
209 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

230 
WUUS51 KRLX 161650
SVRRLX
WVC007-015-041-067-075-083-097-101-161730-
/O.NEW.KRLX.SV.W.0013.250216T1650Z-250216T1730Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1150 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southwestern Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia...
  Southwestern Pocahontas County in northeastern West Virginia...
  Nicholas County in southeastern West Virginia...
  South central Lewis County in northern West Virginia...
  Braxton County in north central West Virginia...
  Southwestern Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia...
  Webster County in northeastern West Virginia...
  Northeastern Clay County in north central West Virginia...

* Until 1230 PM EST.

* At 1149 AM EST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
  extending from 6 miles northwest of Gassaway to near Bingham,
  moving east at 65 mph.

  HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to 
           mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include...
  Alexander, Richwood, Eden, Flatwoods, Muddlety, Upper Glade,
  Helvetia, Pickens, Cleveland, Waneta, Boggs, Little Birch, Hacker
  Valley, Kanawha Head, Bergoo, Mount Nebo, Erbacon, Summersville,
  Widen, and Diana.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 79 between mile markers 46 and 71.
 Route 19 between mile markers 32 and 68.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3808 8024 3808 8032 3811 8036 3823 8036
      3827 8044 3808 8071 3810 8087 3813 8088
      3813 8090 3840 8100 3873 8095 3880 8015
TIME...MOT...LOC 1649Z 290DEG 65KT 3873 8087 3811 8086 

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH

$$

04
2 follow-up statements
536 
WWUS51 KRLX 161720
SVSRLX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1220 PM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

WVC015-041-161728-
/O.CAN.KRLX.SV.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250216T1730Z/
Lewis WV-Clay WV-
1220 PM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL LEWIS AND
NORTHEASTERN CLAY COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned 
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. Gusty winds remain 
possible with lingering showers.

&&

LAT...LON 3808 8024 3808 8032 3811 8036 3823 8036
      3827 8044 3822 8052 3823 8052 3838 8053
      3874 8050 3875 8046 3873 8044 3872 8041
      3873 8040 3876 8040 3880 8015
TIME...MOT...LOC 1718Z 270DEG 65KT 3857 8031 3795 8030 

$$

WVC007-067-075-083-097-101-161730-
/O.CON.KRLX.SV.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250216T1730Z/
Randolph WV-Pocahontas WV-Nicholas WV-Braxton WV-Upshur WV-
Webster WV-
1220 PM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 PM EST
FOR SOUTHWESTERN RANDOLPH...SOUTHWESTERN POCAHONTAS...EASTERN
NICHOLAS...EAST CENTRAL BRAXTON...SOUTHWESTERN UPSHUR AND WEBSTER
COUNTIES...

At 1218 PM EST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 6 miles south of Holly River State Park to near
Renick, moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Diana, Alexander, Cranberry Mountain Nature Center, Eden, Addison
(Webster Springs), Upper Glade, Helvetia, Pickens, Cleveland, Waneta,
Holly River State Park, Webster Springs, Hacker Valley, Bergoo, and
Richwood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3808 8024 3808 8032 3811 8036 3823 8036
      3827 8044 3822 8052 3823 8052 3838 8053
      3874 8050 3875 8046 3873 8044 3872 8041
      3873 8040 3876 8040 3880 8015
TIME...MOT...LOC 1718Z 270DEG 65KT 3857 8031 3795 8030 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

04
009 
WWUS51 KRLX 161728
SVSRLX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1228 PM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

WVC007-067-075-083-097-101-161738-
/O.EXP.KRLX.SV.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250216T1730Z/
Randolph WV-Pocahontas WV-Nicholas WV-Braxton WV-Upshur WV-
Webster WV-
1228 PM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN RANDOLPH...
SOUTHWESTERN POCAHONTAS...EASTERN NICHOLAS...EAST CENTRAL BRAXTON...
SOUTHWESTERN UPSHUR AND WEBSTER COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 1230 PM
EST...

The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However, gusty
winds are still possible with lingering showers.

&&

LAT...LON 3808 8024 3808 8032 3811 8036 3823 8036
      3827 8044 3822 8052 3823 8052 3838 8053
      3874 8050 3875 8046 3873 8044 3872 8041
      3873 8040 3876 8040 3880 8015
TIME...MOT...LOC 1728Z 270DEG 65KT 3851 8012 3789 8011 

$$

04

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm 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 severe thunderstorm warning went out at Feb 16, 10:22 AM EST, 1 hour 28 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 16, 10:22 AM EST, 1 hour 28 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1022 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

.SYNOPSIS...
Low pressure system brings significant flooding through today.
Snow to end the event. Turning very cold next week with a
possible snow event mid-week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 1011 AM Sunday...

Radar and gauges rainfall estimates indicate 2 to 4 inches have
fallen during the last 24 hours across southern WV and southwest VA.
This rainfall, together with saturated terrain, have produced
extensive and catastrophic flooding issues across portions of the
southern coalfields of WV and across southwest VA as of this
morning. Please, continue to follow directions from the emergency
managers and first responders. Do not cross flooded roads, as you
and your vehicle may be sweep away by flood currents.

Strengthening low pressure center exits north northeast of the
area today, with a cold front pushing the last batch of moderate
to heavy rainfall into the central and northern mountains this
morning. Radar imagery shows a lull in precipitation behind the
cold front this morning. However, water levels of rivers and
creeks will continue to rise above flood stage and continue high
through at least Monday.

Much colder air behind the front will produce a non-diurnal
temperature trend, with temperatures dropping during the
afternoon to sub-freezing levels areawide. This will allow for
wrap around snow showers entering SE OH at the moment of
writing. This activity will spread east across most of the area
through tonight. Meanwhile, quick burst of snow accompanied by
strong gusty winds may produce hazardous driving conditions
through this evening. Be prepared for rapid deterioration in
visibility and slippery roads as temperatures drops below
freezing by later this afternoon and evening. Therefore, Winter
Weather Advisory was issued to include SE OH, NE KY and most of
the WV lowlands through 7 PM.

North to northwest flow will keep lingering upslope snow
showers across the northeast mountains through Monday morning.
Although snowfall accumulations across the lowlands should
remain from a trace to under one inch, 5 to 8 inches are still
anticipated across the northeast counties of WV, and up to 11
inches across the higher elevations of our northeast mountains
through Monday morning. Therefore, continue with Winter Storm
Warnings and Winter Weather advisories for these zones until
Monday morning.

A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect for the higher
elevations of our northeast mountains from midnight to 1 PM
MOnday. Expect very cold wind chills as low as 17 below. A Wind
Advisory remains also in effect for the higher elevations for
winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

As of 630 AM Sunday...

The forecast is on track and only had to adjust wind speed
slightly higher than what was already in the forecast.

As of 430 AM Sunday...

Added in Nicholas County and southeast Fayette County to the
Winter Weather Advisories as the new totals for them increased
to above criteria.

As of 250 AM Sunday...

Frontal passage moves through this early to mid morning and
by late morning it should exit toward the east across our
mountains. With it another blast of rain which may get higher
than our QPF since any parts of the broken line coming in could
drop an inch of rain or more, easily. Behind the front we have
more precipitation, but it will be lighter in nature and turn
to snow by 10am, getting into our southeast Ohio counties first.

As the colder air filters in, widespread chances of snow will
be possible across the entire area with the bulk of
accumulations confined to the northeast mountains where up to
11 inches are possible along the peaks and ridges in isolated
locations. With windy conditions behind the front lasting
through this period, there will be possible blowing snow which
can cause reductions to visibility in the form of white out
conditions, however should be temporary. Even though this is
possible, not think it will be the entire story, especially
with sleet mixed in with the snow at times, therefore held off
on raising the warning to a blizzard warning for now. A wind
advisory will remain in effect as well to account for the strong
winds lasting through this period into Monday.

Temperatures will be able to get in the low 50's across much
of the area except for the mountains and southeast Ohio and
maybe northeast Kentucky who will be just below starting off the
morning then temperatures will take a plunge as the day goes
by. By the afternoon, the entire area should be below freezing
and by nightfall low 20s, with 10s in the mountains. The chances
of precipitation taper off by the night and into the overnight
where chances will only be confined to the northeast mountains
into Monday morning.

Total snow amounts equate to little to none across our Kentucky
counties and into West Virginia with small amounts, up to 1
inch, across the lowlands, and 5 to 8 inches across our advisory
counties and then again up to 11 inches in the northeast
mountains highest elevations. Some locations may not get any
accumulations, but this would be a short list. There is
potential to see some sort of accumulating snow just about
anywhere and with the cold temperatures coming any amounts will
likely not melt, therefore chances of slick spots overnight may
not be an issue.

With these cold temperatures a cold weather advisory has also
been issued for the northeast mountains for midnight tonight
through Monday morning. Temperatures down to -17 degrees under
windy and cold conditions will be possible for this location.
Winds gust up to 55mph are still anticipated during this time
range. This period ends with lingering snow showers in the
northeast mountains with with windy conditions area-wide.

&&

.SHORT TERM /MONDAY THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/...
As of 247 AM Sunday...

Heavy snow slacks off in the mountains Monday morning with some
upslope showers continuing. A few additional light accumulations
up to a couple tenths of an inch are possible through the
morning. The winter weather headlines go until 10 AM Monday
morning across the northeastern portions of our forecast area.
There may be some instances of patchy blowing snow across the
higher elevations of the mountains as gusty winds continue.

The 540 line drops into our area on Monday, well to our south by
Monday night behind Sunday's cold front. Temperatures will be
very cold during the day with highs in the lower 30s and 20s
across the area. Monday night's lows will be frigid as teens
will be observed with single digits in the mountains. WNW winds
will remain gusty through Monday allowing for bitter wind chills
across the higher elevations of the mountains. That said, a cold
weather product is in the works for the higher elevations into
Monday afternoon.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 247 AM Sunday...

Tuesday will be cold and dry under the influence of a Canadian
high pressure filtering in from our northwest. High temperatures
will be in the lower 30s and 20s across the area with locations
like Snowshoe struggling to get out of the teens. There appears
to be enough of a gradient that NW winds could be breezy across
the higher terrain, but elsewhere winds look to be light.

Watching this next system that will arrive mid week to bring
accumulating snow to the area. A low over the northern plains
drops south and interacts with a disturbance to our southwest.
Soundings look decent for snowfall across the area with moisture
profiles in the DGZ. Models are in agreement for the most part
of a general 2-4" across the area; higher amounts across
southern WV and SWVA and lower amounts farther north. The
mountains could see locally higher amounts of course.

Snow showers will taper off and become skewed to the mountains
Thursday afternoon, but upslope/lake enhanced snow showers will
continue across the mountains and possibly portions of the
lowlands Thursday. Drier weather then moves in Thursday night
through Friday night with a possible disturbance Saturday and
Sunday that could bring a snow or mix to the area, mostly the
mountains.

Cold weather looks to hold through the week with Wednesday and
Thursday being the coldest days with highs in the 20s and teens.
Lows each night will drop into the teens and single digits with
Friday morning being the coldest. Models suggest temperatures
may warm some Saturday and Sunday, but overnight lows look very
cold this weekend.

&&

.AVIATION /15Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 630 AM Sunday...

Southeasterly winds continue to become elevated for the rest of
the period. There will be a wind shift by the afternoon out of
the west, then northwest shortly thereafter. Gusts up to
25-35KTs are possible at every site with gusty conditions taking
away shear as a factor. CIGs will fall into MVFR and then go
IFR by mid afternoon. The western sites will lift out just above
IFR CIGs first, by late afternoon, and then the eastern sites
by 00Z, but it will remain area-wide MVFR for the duration. The
rain will be over by this time frame as well, but sites will
endure some snow showers in the late afternoon and evening with
EKN and possibly BKW into the night. Visibility restrictions
will start to improve by late afternoon, but will persist at
EKN and BKW under snow.

FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND ALTERNATE SCENARIOS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY...

FORECAST CONFIDENCE: Medium.

ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: Timing and intensity of restrictions could
vary.

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
EST 1HRLY       11   12   13   14   15   16   17   18   19   20   21   22
CRW CONSISTENCY  M    H    H    M    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H
HTS CONSISTENCY  H    M    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    M    M    M
BKW CONSISTENCY  H    M    M    M    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H
EKN CONSISTENCY  M    H    H    L    L    M    L    L    H    M    M    M
PKB CONSISTENCY  H    L    M    L    M    H    H    H    H    H    H    H
CKB CONSISTENCY  H    M    H    M    H    L    H    H    H    H    H    H

AFTER 12Z MONDAY...
IFR conditions possible once again late this weekend and next
week in snow, especially across the mountains.

&&

.RLX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WV...Flood Watch through late tonight for WVZ005>011-013>020-
     024>034-039-040-515>526.
     Winter Weather Advisory until 7 PM EST this evening for
     WVZ005>011-013>020-024>034-515>517.
     Winter Weather Advisory until 10 AM EST Monday for WVZ039-040-
     518>521-525.
     Winter Storm Warning until 10 AM EST Monday for WVZ522-523-526.
     Wind Advisory until 1 PM EST Monday for WVZ523-526.
     Cold Weather Advisory from midnight tonight to 1 PM EST Monday
     for WVZ523-526.
OH...Flood Watch through late tonight for OHZ066-067-075-076-
     083>087.
     Winter Weather Advisory until 7 PM EST this evening for OHZ066-
     067-075-076-083>087.
KY...Flood Watch through late tonight for KYZ101>103-105.
     Winter Weather Advisory until 7 PM EST this evening for
     KYZ101>103-105.
VA...Flood Watch through late tonight for VAZ003-004.
     Winter Weather Advisory until 7 PM EST this evening for VAZ003-
     004.

&&

SYNOPSIS...JZ/LTC
NEAR TERM...ARJ/JZ
SHORT TERM...LTC
LONG TERM...LTC
AVIATION...JZ
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 16, 10:33 AM EST, 1 hour 17 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1033 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

WVZ523-526-171545-
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
1033 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 10 AM EST MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
1 PM EST MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast 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.
   Wind Advisory.
   Winter Storm Warning.
   Cold Weather Advisory.

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

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.
   Winter Storm Warning.
   Cold Weather Advisory.

Accumulating snow is possible around the middle of next week.

.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.

WVZ522-171545-
Southeast Webster-
1033 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 10 AM EST MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast 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.
   Winter Storm Warning.

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

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.

Accumulating snow is possible around the middle of next week.

.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.

WVZ516-171545-
Southeast Raleigh-
1033 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast 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.
   Winter Weather Advisory.

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

Accumulating snow is possible around the middle of next week.

.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.

WVZ524-171545-
Southeast Pocahontas-
1033 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast 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.

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

Accumulating snow is possible around the middle of next week.

.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.

WVZ039-040-518>521-525-171545-
Upshur-Barbour-Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-
Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-Northwest Randolph-
1033 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast,
northern and southeast 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.
   Winter Weather Advisory.

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

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

Accumulating snow is possible around the middle of next week.

.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.

WVZ032-171545-
Taylor-
1033 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central 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.
   Winter Weather Advisory.

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

Accumulating snow is possible around the middle of next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions by calling the toll-free spotter hotline, or by other
methods detailed at www.weather.gov/rlx/reports.

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>011-
013>020-024>031-033-034-515-517-171545-
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-
Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-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-McDowell-Wyoming-Northwest Raleigh-
Northwest Fayette-
1033 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

   Flood Watch.
   Winter Weather Advisory.

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

Accumulating snow is possible around the middle of next week.

.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, Feb 16, 11:07 AM EST, 43 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1107 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

WVZ015-026-034-515>520-161645-
Wyoming WV-Southeast Nicholas WV-Northwest Raleigh WV-
Southeast Raleigh WV-Boone WV-Kanawha WV-Southeast Fayette WV-
Northwest Nicholas WV-Northwest Fayette WV-
1107 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

...STRONG GUSTY SHOWERS WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN NICHOLAS...
SOUTHEASTERN KANAWHA...RALEIGH...CENTRAL WYOMING...FAYETTE AND
EASTERN BOONE COUNTIES THROUGH 1145 AM EST...

At 1106 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong gusty showers
along a line extending from near South Charleston to near Pineville.
Movement was east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Thurmond, Pax, Glasgow, Lester, Stickney, Drennan, Rhodell, Piney
View, Racine, Summersville, Ansted, Coal City, Pratt, Montgomery,
Canvas, Prosperity, Burnwell, Mullens, Bolt, and Arnett.

This includes the following highways...
 West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 31 and 92.
 Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 120 and 133.
 Route 19 between mile markers 1 and 44.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3748 8153 3794 8155 3793 8166 3827 8172
      3830 8124 3826 8123 3831 8114 3833 8072
      3810 8083 3810 8088 3808 8089 3805 8085
      3767 8102
TIME...MOT...LOC 1606Z 290DEG 55KT 3827 8169 3757 8164

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

04
Local storm report, Feb 16, 11:10 AM EST, 40 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1110 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1102 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg 8 WSW Marmet            38.18N 81.70W
02/16/2025                   Boone              WV   911 Call Center

            Tree down into a building along Ashford
            Nellis Rd.

&&

JP
Local storm report, Feb 16, 11:12 AM EST, 38 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1112 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1045 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 NE West Logan         37.87N 81.99W
02/16/2025                   Logan              WV   911 Call Center

            Tree down blocking both lanes of Peach Creek
            Bridge.

&&

JP
Local storm report, Feb 16, 11:13 AM EST, 37 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1113 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1110 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     7 SSW Marmet            38.16N 81.64W
02/16/2025                   Boone              WV   911 Call Center

            Tree down along Short Creek Rd.

&&

JP
Special weather statement, Feb 16, 11:24 AM EST, 26 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1124 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

WVZ016-018-020-028>031-039-040-521-525-526-161700-
Calhoun WV-Barbour WV-Doddridge WV-Northwest Randolph WV-Roane WV-
Harrison WV-Northwest Webster WV-Upshur WV-Lewis WV-Gilmer WV-
Braxton WV-Southeast Randolph WV-
1124 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

...STRONG GUSTY SHOWERS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN CALHOUN...WEST
CENTRAL RANDOLPH...SOUTH CENTRAL DODDRIDGE...GILMER...LEWIS...
BRAXTON...UPSHUR...EAST CENTRAL ROANE...NORTHEASTERN WEBSTER...
SOUTHWESTERN BARBOUR AND SOUTH CENTRAL HARRISON COUNTIES THROUGH
NOON EST...

At 1122 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong gusty showers
along a line extending from 8 miles northwest of Glenville to 6
miles north of Elkview. Movement was northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Eden, Jane Lew, Glenville, Newberne, Jackson Mill, Hacker Valley,
Stumptown, Tanner, French Creek, Camden, Volga, Wilsie, Sand Fork,
Tariff, Gassaway, Lorentz, Sutton, Arnoldsburg, Stouts Mills, and
Leopold.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 79 between mile markers 60 and 106.
 Route 33 between mile markers 1 and 17.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3864 8016 3864 8100 3867 8103 3864 8106
      3864 8127 3905 8091 3910 8081 3914 8083
      3912 7999
TIME...MOT...LOC 1622Z 241DEG 72KT 3902 8094 3852 8147

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

04
Local storm report, Feb 16, 11:48 AM EST, 2 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1148 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1054 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     6 ENE Mitchell Heights  37.94N 81.89W
02/16/2025                   Logan              WV   911 Call Center

            Power lines and trees down on Jims Branch Rd
            near Lake. Time estimated from radar.

&&

JP

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 15, 7:18 PM ESTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatRLXBoone, Logan, McDowell, Raleigh, Wyoming3 hr
Feb 15, 7:51 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningRLXLogan10 hr
Feb 15, 8:09 PM ESTFlash Flood Warning EmergencyCatastrophic damage threatRLXMcDowell7 hr
Feb 15, 8:28 PM ESTFlash Flood WarningRLXBoone, Lincoln, Logan, Mingo, Wayne3 hr
Feb 15, 8:28 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningRLXWyoming10 hr
Feb 15, 8:47 PM ESTFlash Flood WarningRLXBoone, Cabell, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Putnam and 2 more3 hr
Feb 15, 10:51 PM ESTFlash Flood WarningRLXCabell, Jackson, Kanawha, Mason, Putnam, Roane7 hr
Feb 16, 2:17 AM ESTCold Weather AdvisoryRLXPocahontas, Randolph32 hr
Feb 16, 2:19 AM ESTFlash Flood WarningRLXJackson, Mason, Wirt, Wood6 hr
Feb 16, 2:52 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningRLXPleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt, Wood8 hr
Feb 16, 6:12 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningRLXCabell, Jackson, Kanawha, Mason, Putnam, Roane4 days
Feb 16, 8:27 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningRLXPleasants, Tyler12 hr
Feb 16, 8:33 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningRLXJackson, Mason, Wirt, Wood35 hr
Feb 16, 9:47 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRLXLincoln, Mingo, Wayne43 min
Feb 16, 10:24 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXBoone, Logan, McDowell, Mingo, Raleigh, Wyoming51 min
Feb 16, 10:37 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRLXBoone, Lincoln23 min
Feb 16, 10:56 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRLXClay, Kanawha49 min
Feb 16, 11:07 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRLXFayette, Nicholas, Raleigh38 min
Feb 16, 11:13 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXBoone, Clay, Fayette, Kanawha, Nicholas, Raleigh and 2 more47 min
Feb 16, 11:24 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRLXBraxton, Gilmer, Lewis, Upshur36 min
Feb 16, 12:03 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRLXBarbour, Lewis, Upshur42 min
Feb 16, 12:24 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRLXBarbour, Pocahontas, Randolph36 min
Feb 16, 12:57 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRLXBarbour, Harrison, Randolph, Taylor33 min
Feb 16, 2:06 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningRLXFayette7 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.