Special Weather Statement, NWS Charleston, WV

AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Charleston WV
234 PM EDT Wed Jul 9 2025

.SYNOPSIS...
Daily chances for showers and thunderstorms continue due to a
meandering frontal boundary. Hot and muggy conditions prevail
through the weekend into the start of next week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 230 PM Wednesday...

Key Points:

 * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of southwest Virginia
   and the foothills and mountains of West Virginia until 10 PM.

 * Flash flooding concerns arise through this evening as
   repetitive showers and storms pass over already compromised
   soils.

Active weather is ongoing this afternoon as the forecast area
remains planted within an unstable atmosphere due to passing
frontal boundaries. At the time of writing, a few strong to
severe storms were being closely monitored in addition to flash
flood warnings within the southern coalfields and the Ohio River
Valley.

Due to the strong nature of storms already observed today, a
Severe Thunderstorm Watch will be in effect for the eastern
extent of our forecast area until this evening as enough
destabilization has transpired to help maintain storms as they
press into this part of the area. Storms will be capable of
producing damaging wind gusts and hail, along with possible
rotation as we see an increase in shear today in comparison to
the past few days.

Heavy downpours accompanying today's convection has already led
to around an inch to inch and a half in rain across the board,
with local amounts as high as two and a half inches. Given how
compromised the ground has become over the past few days due to
daily showers and storms, the opportunity for localized flash
flooding will be on the rise.

Showers and storms will grow slimmer in coverage and intensity
as the evening wears on due to the loss of daytime heating and
the leading edge of storms traveling into the Mid-Atlantic
region. Afterwards, excess moisture will once again be conducive
for river valley fog late tonight into Thursday morning. After a
quiet few hours in the wake of morning fog erosion, renewed
precipitation will transpire for the afternoon and evening.
Current projections keep the bulk of severe weather east of the
Appalachians and the best chance for excessive rainfall along
the spine of the mountains and eastward.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT/...
As of 230 PM Wednesday...

Daily opportunities for showers and storms continue through the
forecast period as a series of frontal boundaries peruse the
area. As convective temperatures are reached each day, coupled
with dew points rising into the upper 60s/70s, scattered
activity will flourish through the course of the afternoon and
evening hours. As soil conditions continue to be compromised by
daily heavy downpours, the potential for high water issues will
grow more widespread. Storms then settle down across the
Central Appalachians late at night, but lingering excessive
moisture will yield river valley fog during the predawn hours.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
As of 230 PM Wednesday...

Active weather looms for the end of the weekend into the start
of next week as surface frontal boundaries sail across the area.
The trend will remain of showers and storms sparking during peak
heating hours and diminishing in coverage after sunset with the
loss of instability and activity pushing east of the mountains.
Daytime temperatures and dew points remain consistent through
the extended period, yielding hot and muggy conditions for the
middle of July.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 125 PM Wednesday...

Scattered showers and strong thunderstorms continue to flourish
around the area this afternoon and evening within a hot and
muggy environment. A combination of SHRA, VCTS, and TSRA were
used to cover today's precipitation potential, and additional
amendments may be warranted if a storm takes a direct path over
an airfield. Damaging wind gusts and large hail will attempt to
accompany strong storms through tonight.

Valley fog will once again be likely late tonight into Thursday
morning, especially across sites that obtain measurable
rainfall at or near the terminal. Any fog that does form will
gradually erode after daybreak and give way to another day
conducive for afternoon showers and storms.

Outside of storms, surface winds will be light and variable
through the period.

FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND ALTERNATE SCENARIOS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY...

FORECAST CONFIDENCE: Medium.

ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: Amendments may be warranted today in the
event a storm passes close by to a TAF site. Fog could be
widespread and dense overnight tonight.

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    M    H    H    M    M    H    H    H
HTS CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H
BKW CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    M    M    L    M    M    M    H    H
EKN CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    H    M    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 THURSDAY...
Brief periods of IFR conditions possible under heavy showers
and thunderstorms, mainly during the afternoon and evening
hours, each day through the weekend. IFR fog possible during
the overnights.

&&

.RLX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WV...None.
OH...None.
KY...None.
VA...None.

&&

SYNOPSIS...MEK
NEAR TERM...MEK
SHORT TERM...MEK
LONG TERM...MEK
AVIATION...MEK

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
228 PM EDT Wed Jul 9 2025

WVZ028-030-039-091900-
Upshur WV-Lewis WV-Braxton WV-
228 PM EDT Wed Jul 9 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL LEWIS...NORTHEASTERN
BRAXTON AND SOUTHWESTERN UPSHUR COUNTIES THROUGH 300 PM EDT...

At 227 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles northeast of Sutton, moving northeast at 35 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...
Rock Cave, Burnsville, Flatwoods, Heaters, Walkersville, Kanawha
Head, Ireland, Sand Run, and Falls Mills.

This includes Interstate 79 between mile markers 72 and 82, and
between mile markers 84 and 89.

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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
northern, north central and northeastern West Virginia.

&&

LAT...LON 3877 8022 3872 8066 3885 8072 3889 8065
      3889 8064 3890 8063 3890 8061 3891 8061
      3902 8041
TIME...MOT...LOC 1827Z 247DEG 30KT 3883 8060

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

14

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
247 PM EDT Wed Jul 9 2025

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

1248 PM     Rain             1 E Mason               39.02N 82.01W
07/09/2025  M1.42 Inch       Mason              WV   Public

            Reported by Trained Spotter.

&&

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
250 PM EDT Wed Jul 9 2025

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

0140 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     9 SW Marmet             38.16N 81.70W
07/09/2025                   Boone              WV   911 Call Center

            Time estimated from radar.

&&

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