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Special Weather Statement, NWS Charleston, WV
NWS Charleston, WV issued this special weather statement at Jun 26, 2025, 9:13 PM EDT for Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was in force for 32 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 26, 2025, 9:13 PM EDT (01:13 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 26, 2025, 9:45 PM EDT
- In force
- 32 min
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, WV
- Hail
- 0.50 in
- Wind
- 50
County Nicholas County, WV
The radar
The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:12 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 00:00Z, 1.2 hours before the alert went out and 179 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 230 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -191 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1102 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 9 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -20 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 5 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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</html>What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this special weather statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Charleston, WV wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Jun 26, 1:36 PM EDT, 7 hours 37 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 26, 1:36 PM EDT, 7 hours 37 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Charleston WV
136 PM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025
.SYNOPSIS...
The heat wave continues through the end of the week for much of
the area, but eases up slightly as the chance for mainly
afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms continues.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 130 PM Thursday...
Weather pattern has not change much during the past few days under
an influence of a dome of high pressure at the surface and at the
upper levels. Environment characterized by high CAPE, high PWATs,
and low shear may be conducive to severe downbursts through
this evening. SPC maintains a marginal risk for severe storms as
afternoon convection will gradually dissipate this evening. The
main threat will be damaging winds and heavy downpours.
Another muggy night is expected with lows generally in the lower 70s
lowlands, ranging into the mid 70s northeast mountains. A
renegade shower or two, or a storm may be possible tonight, so
kept slight chance PoPs for this activity through the overnight
hours. Patchy valley fog may once again develop especially over
areas that receive rain.
With similar environmental parameters, expect similar convective
development Friday afternoon and evening, perhaps more concentrated
across the mountains. Hot temperatures on Friday will reach the low
to mid 90s across the lowlands, ranging into the mid 70s northeast
mountains. With dewpoints in the lower 70s expected, heat index
values will likely reach or exceed the 100 degree mark across
the lowlands. Therefore, will maintain a Heat Advisory for these
areas Friday through Friday evening.
The upper level high/ridge slides east of the Appalachians
Friday night weakening its influence over our area. This could
maintain showers and storm activity going Friday night.
Another warm and muggy night is on tap Friday night, providing
little relief from the heat, especially for those without the
benefit of air conditioning.
&&
.SHORT TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/...
As of 130 PM Thursday...
On Saturday, convective parameters will still be present with high
CAPE, poor deep layered shear and high PWATs. The increasingly
unstable conditions will add to a passing shortwave on Saturday,
enhancing convection to strong to severe. SPC keeps the entire area
under a marginal risk for severe storms.
Showers and storms will be less intense Saturday night and Sunday,
mainly nearby a frontal boundary expected to stall north of the
area. A brief surface high pressure emerges as the front lifts north
Monday. However, models suggest diurnal convection still possible.
WPC has a marginal risk for excessive rainfall for the entire area
for Monday.
&&
.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 130 PM Thursday...
Models bring a cold front crossing early Tuesday with showers
and thunderstorms likely. A high pressure builds behind the
front, promoting drier and cooler weather by the middle of next
week. Central guidance keeps highs around 90 and lows around 70
across the lowlands by Monday, before both tail off toward
normal heading into the middle of next week.
&&
.AVIATION /18Z THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
As of 130 PM Thursday...
Starting with VFR conditions at all terminals early this
afternoon. Radar imagery shows convection already firing up in
the vicinity of HTS. Expect these storms to impact HTS directly
with IFR/LIFR visibility bouncing through at least 22Z.
Additional convection will slowly move east into NE KY, SE OH
and the rest of WV this afternoon and evening. Frequent
lightning, heavy downpours and strong gusty winds will accompany
any storm through this evening.
Skies are expected to clear some tonight. Light and variable
winds will become calm overnight. The combination of these
ingredients will allow for dense fog formation mainly along
river valleys and areas that receive rainfall this afternoon and
evening.
Light west to northwest flow surface and aloft today will
become light and variable to calm tonight.
FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND ALTERNATE SCENARIOS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY...
FORECAST CONFIDENCE: Moderate.
ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: Timing and placement of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon and evening may vary from forecast.
Fog may form at sites in addition to EKN late tonight where
rain occurs this afternoon or evening.
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 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 00 01
EDT 1HRLY 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
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 M M H H H H
EKN CONSISTENCY M H H H H H H H H H H H
PKB CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H H H H H H
CKB CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H H H H H H
AFTER 18Z FRIDAY...
IFR conditions possible in afternoon and evening thunderstorms,
and early morning fog, through Monday.
&&
.CLIMATE...
As of 225 AM Thursday...
Observed (as of 5PM Wednesday) and Record High Temperatures:
June 25:
KCRW: 95 103/1930
KHTS: 96 101/1921
KCKB: 94 96/1930
KPKB: 93 100/1988
KBKW: 89 91/1914
KEKN: 90 92/1914
Forecast and Record High Temperatures today:
June 26:
KCRW: 93 99/1934
KHTS: 96 99/1954
KCKB: 92 96/1930
KPKB: 93 97/1952
KBKW: 88 93/1934
KEKN: 90 90/2005 <- Tie (or break) possible
Forecast highs trend further shy of record highs after today.
&&
.RLX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WV...Heat Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for WVZ024-025.
Heat Advisory from 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday for WVZ005>011-
013>020-024>031.
Extreme Heat Warning until 8 PM EDT this evening for
WVZ005>011-013>020-026>031.
OH...Heat Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for OHZ066-067-083-
084.
Heat Advisory from 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday for OHZ066-067-075-
076-083>087.
Extreme Heat Warning until 8 PM EDT this evening for OHZ075-
076-085>087.
KY...Heat Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for KYZ101-102-105.
Heat Advisory from 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday for KYZ101>103-105.
Extreme Heat Warning until 8 PM EDT this evening for KYZ103.
VA...None.
&&
SYNOPSIS...TRM/ARJ
NEAR TERM...ARJ
SHORT TERM...ARJ
LONG TERM...ARJ
AVIATION...ARJ
CLIMATE...TRMHazardous weather outlook, Jun 26, 9:07 PM EDT, 6 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Charleston WV 907 PM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025 VAZ003-004-WVZ032>034-039-040-515>526-280115- Dickenson-Buchanan-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour- Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette- Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas- Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas- Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph- 907 PM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Virginia, and portions of central, northeast, northern, southeast and southern West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Strong storms containing strong wind gusts, small hail, and heavy downpours are possible this afternoon and evening. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Strong storms containing strong wind gusts, small hail, and heavy downpours are possible during the afternoon and evening on Friday and Monday. .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-WVZ005>011-013>020-024>031- 280115- Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington- Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason- Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt- Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer- Lewis-Harrison- 907 PM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and portions of central, northern, southern and western West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Strong storms containing strong wind gusts, small hail, and heavy downpours are possible this afternoon and evening. .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. Strong storms containing strong wind gusts, small hail, and heavy downpours are possible during the afternoon and evening on Friday and Monday. .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, Jun 26, 8:16 PM EDT, 57 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
816 PM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0755 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 E Logan 37.85N 81.94W
06/26/2025 Logan WV 911 Call Center
Large tree down along Blair Mountain Highway
east of Stollings.
&&
FMKLocal storm report, Jun 26, 8:19 PM EDT, 54 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
819 PM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0800 PM Flash Flood Mitchell Heights 37.91N 81.99W
06/26/2025 Logan WV 911 Call Center
Report of flooding in Henlawson and Mitchel
Heights.
&&
FMKSpecial weather statement, Jun 26, 8:20 PM EDT, 53 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
820 PM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025
KYZ103-105-WVZ005-270045-
Boyd KY-Lawrence KY-Wayne WV-
820 PM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN BOYD...NORTHEASTERN
LAWRENCE AND CENTRAL WAYNE COUNTIES THROUGH 845 PM EDT...
At 820 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Wayne, moving west at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Louisa, Wayne, Yatesville Lake State Park, Fort Gay, Durbin, East
Lynn Lake, Burnaugh, Centerville, Kiahsville, Lockwood, Buchanan,
Fallsburg, Genoa, and East Lynn.
This includes Interstate 64 in Kentucky between mile markers 189 and
191.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3822 8228 3806 8235 3812 8277 3841 8263
TIME...MOT...LOC 0020Z 109DEG 13KT 3819 8244
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
JMCLocal storm report, Jun 26, 8:29 PM EDT, 44 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
829 PM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0815 PM Flash Flood 1 SE Chief Logan State 37.89N 81.99W
06/26/2025 Logan WV 911 Call Center
Reports of flooding causing a washout along
Snap Branch Road north of Logan.
&&
FMKSpecial weather statement, Jun 26, 8:41 PM EDT, 32 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
841 PM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025
KYZ103-105-WVZ005-270115-
Boyd KY-Lawrence KY-Wayne WV-
841 PM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN BOYD...NORTHEASTERN
LAWRENCE AND NORTHWESTERN WAYNE COUNTIES THROUGH 915 PM EDT...
At 841 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Centerville, or near Wayne, moving west at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Louisa, Wayne, Yatesville Lake State Park, Fort Gay, Durbin,
Burnaugh, Centerville, Lockwood, Fallsburg, Genoa, Mavity, and
Buchanan.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3826 8241 3810 8245 3810 8278 3837 8270
TIME...MOT...LOC 0041Z 102DEG 9KT 3820 8255
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
JMCSpecial weather statement, Jun 26, 9:13 PM EDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
913 PM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025
WVZ015-027-517-519-270145-
Clay WV-Kanawha WV-Northwest Nicholas WV-Northwest Fayette WV-
913 PM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT CENTRAL NICHOLAS...EAST CENTRAL
KANAWHA...SOUTHERN CLAY AND NORTHWESTERN FAYETTE COUNTIES THROUGH 945
PM EDT...
At 913 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Summersville to Gauley
Bridge. Movement was northwest at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Summersville, Montgomery, Ansted, Smithers, Gauley Bridge, Pratt,
Hawks Nest State Park, Widen, Bickmore, Muddlety, Indore, Swiss,
Bentree, Calvin, Kesslers Cross Lanes, Drennan, Pond Gap, Canvas, and
Mount Nebo.
This includes Route 19 between mile markers 30 and 55.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms 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.
&&
LAT...LON 3851 8082 3825 8146 3809 8117 3815 8091
3835 8068
TIME...MOT...LOC 0113Z 120DEG 23KT 3836 8077 3816 8118
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
JMCThe office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 8:02 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Boone, Lincoln | 3 hr |
| Jun 26, 8:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Kanawha | 30 min |
| Jun 26, 8:20 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Wayne | 25 min |
| Jun 26, 8:39 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Boone, Fayette, Kanawha, Raleigh | 5 hr |
| Jun 26, 9:36 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Clay, Fayette, Kanawha, Nicholas | 3 hr |
| Jun 26, 10:06 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Braxton | 24 min |
| Jun 26, 10:29 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Braxton | 31 min |
| Jun 26, 10:43 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Braxton, Lewis, Upshur, Webster | 32 min |
| Jun 26, 11:00 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Upshur | 6 hr |
| Jun 26, 11:04 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Braxton, Lewis, Randolph, Upshur, Webster | 3 hr |
| Jun 26, 11:35 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Barbour, Harrison, Taylor, Upshur | 3 hr |
| Jun 26, 11:55 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Braxton, Gilmer, Lewis, Upshur | 3 hr |
| Jun 27, 10:56 AM EDT | Flood Watch | RLX | Barbour, Braxton, Clay, Doddridge, Fayette, Gilmer and 9 more | 13 hr |
| Jun 27, 1:59 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Raleigh | 31 min |
| Jun 27, 3:26 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Summers | 64 min |
| Jun 27, 3:30 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Raleigh | 30 min |
| Jun 27, 4:10 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Raleigh | 3 hr |
| Jun 27, 4:33 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Pocahontas, Randolph | 3 hr |
| Jun 27, 4:56 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Randolph | 34 min |
| Jun 27, 5:23 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Logan | 37 min |
| Jun 27, 6:53 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Pocahontas | 2 hr |
| Jun 27, 7:21 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Braxton | 39 min |
| Jun 27, 7:03 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Perry | 42 min |
| Jun 27, 7:04 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Vinton | 41 min |
| Jun 27, 7:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Morgan | 30 min |
| Jun 26, 8:41 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Boyd | 34 min |
| Jun 26, 9:40 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Boyd, Carter | 35 min |
| Jun 26, 10:17 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Boyd, Carter, Greenup | 3 hr |
| Jun 27, 4:23 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Carter, Lawrence | 37 min |
| Jun 27, 5:26 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Lawrence | 34 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.