A warm front lifted through the middle Ohio River Valley and central Appalachians on the 1st. In the wake of the warm front, hot and humid conditions prevailed on the 2nd and 3rd.
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The episode as NWS RLX wrote it up.
A warm front lifted through the middle Ohio River Valley and central Appalachians on the 1st. In the wake of the warm front, hot and humid conditions prevailed on the 2nd and 3rd. Showers and thunderstorms formed each afternoon. A few of the storms on the 2nd produced damaging wind gusts and small hail, while a slow moving storm on the 3rd led to flash flooding.
The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at Jul 2, 8:47 AM EST, 3 hours 38 minutes earlier.
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION National Weather Service Charleston WV 947 AM EDT Tue Jul 2 2019 .SYNOPSIS... Warm front pushes northward this morning. Very warm and humid for much of the rest of the week, with the daily chance for mainly afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. && .NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/... As of 945 AM Tuesday... Increased POPs a tad for our Kentucky Counties this morning to capture current radar trends. Otherwise, maintained the inherited forecast for the afternoon with precip chances expanding across the region in response to diurnally driven convection. As of 230 AM Tuesday... A warm front will continue to push northward this morning. Will have a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning due to the front. Chances of precipitation increase considerably this afternoon with plenty of moisture and diurnal heating. Sounding show that the atmosphere remains unstable overnight, so will keep at least a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms through the night. && .SHORT TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT/... As of 245 AM Tuesday... For this period upper level ridging overhead and a meandering surface frontal boundary to the north will be set in place maintaining the warm and humid airmass. This along with a short wave which will cross to the northern part of our area will provide the lifting mechanisms needed for thunderstorms throughout the day. Along with around 3000 J/kg of CAPE and sufficient moisture being pumped in, thanks to a low progged to be to our southeast, this will create an environment conducive for thunderstorms which will mainly be confined to the norther parts of the area, however they could potentially develop anywhere during the afternoon as convective temperatures are met or exceeded. We are in a marginal risk for severe on Wednesday and although shear will be weak and upper level support will be virtually be non- existent, there are enough parameters in place for an isolated strong to severe storm. Therefore, we cannot rule them out completely. Without strong flow storms would traverse slowly and would be perceived as a threat for flooding issues and even though storms should be short lived they will have potential to train and release enough rain in a short period especially with PWATs close to 2 inches in areas. Flooding in Randolph County this past Saturday night is a prime example to raise awareness. Thursday is basically a repeat for diurnally driven thunderstorms and showers along with similar moisture advection and instability, however no severe bells are ringing at this time although we cannot rule the chance out completely. && .LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY/... As of 305 AM Tuesday... With upper level ridging moving to the east, this will allow for a system to cross into the area for the beginning of the weekend promoting consistent and unsettled weather, unfortunately for most of the weekend as a cold front will slowly make its way through. Numerous short waves will plague the area and with modest upper level winds there could possibly be enough shear to promote stronger thunderstorms. Daily diurnally driven thunderstorms and showers are feasible through Sunday. For Monday there should be a change in pace as high pressure will park over the area right around this time. Thereafter, the area should receive a break from unsettled weather until midweek. && .AVIATION /14Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/... As of 105 AM Tuesday... Some early morning showers could cause some restrictions. Any fog will burn off quickly this morning. Some MVFR clouds will continue early this morning in the mountains. Expect a cumulus deck for today, with some restrictions in scattered showers and thunderstorms. Generally VFR conditions can be expected Tuesday night, with the exception of a few showers and thunderstorms. FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND ALTERNATE SCENARIOS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY... FORECAST CONFIDENCE: Medium to high. ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: Timing and location of showers and thunderstorms 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 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 EDT 1HRLY 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 CRW CONSISTENCY H H H H M M M H H H H H HTS CONSISTENCY H H H H M M H H H H H H BKW CONSISTENCY M M M M M M H H H H H H EKN CONSISTENCY M M M M 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 12Z WEDNESDAY... Brief IFR possible in scattered showers and thunderstorms this week. && .RLX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... WV...None. OH...None. KY...None. VA...None. && SYNOPSIS...RPY/JZ NEAR TERM...RPY/MEK SHORT TERM...JZ LONG TERM...JZ AVIATION...RPY
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Charleston WV 429 AM EDT Tue Jul 2 2019 KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>011- 013>020-024>034-039-040-515>526-030830- 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-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- 429 AM EDT Tue Jul 2 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia and much of West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. There is a marginal risk out for severe storms on Wednesday. Thunderstorms are expected during the daytime and there is a chance for some to become strong or severe. There is also potential for a severe thunderstorm to develop along with diurnal convection in the afternoons anytime this week and into the weekend. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON WV
1236 PM EDT TUE JUL 02 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1212 PM HAIL 5 WNW ALBANY 39.25N 82.28W
07/02/2019 E0.40 INCH VINTON OH COCORAHS
&&
EVENT NUMBER RLX1901800
JSHSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1240 PM EDT Tue Jul 2 2019
WVZ026-034-515-021730-
Wyoming-Northwest Raleigh-Boone-
1240 PM EDT Tue Jul 2 2019
...AN AREA OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN
RALEIGH...NORTH CENTRAL WYOMING AND SOUTHEASTERN BOONE COUNTIES...
At 1240 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were clustered over Bald Knob,
or 14 miles southeast of Madison, moving southeast at 20 mph.
Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail are possible with this
storm.
Locations impacted include...
Wharton, Bald Knob, Whitesville, Sylvester, Dorothy, Kopperston,
Stickney, Artie, Naoma, Bolt and Arnett.
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 3778 8163 3779 8161 3783 8166 3783 8168
3786 8173 3804 8159 3798 8146 3797 8144
3797 8143 3792 8130 3789 8130 3789 8127
3768 8149
TIME...MOT...LOC 1640Z 310DEG 10KT 3790 8162
HARTPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON WV
1256 PM EDT TUE JUL 02 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1247 PM HAIL 2 SSW ATHENS 39.30N 82.11W
07/02/2019 E0.75 INCH ATHENS OH PUBLIC
&&
EVENT NUMBER RLX1901801
JSHSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1256 PM EDT Tue Jul 2 2019
VAZ003-004-021730-
Dickenson-Buchanan-
1256 PM EDT Tue Jul 2 2019
...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN DICKENSON
AND SOUTHEASTERN BUCHANAN COUNTIES...
At 1256 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Glen Burke to Trammel. Movement was
southeast at 25 mph.
Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail are possible with these
storms.
Locations impacted include...
Davenport, Trammel and Oakwood.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 3706 8236 3714 8214 3729 8191 3719 8180
3717 8187 3715 8188 3715 8190 3713 8192
3712 8197 3713 8199 3711 8202 3707 8202
3705 8204 3704 8208 3705 8210 3704 8212
3704 8217 3699 8226 3700 8229 3696 8234
TIME...MOT...LOC 1656Z 337DEG 21KT 3723 8189 3701 8229
HARTSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
101 PM EDT Tue Jul 2 2019
OHZ085-086-WVZ007-021730-
Meigs-Gallia-Mason-
101 PM EDT Tue Jul 2 2019
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT WESTERN MEIGS...NORTHEASTERN
GALLIA AND NORTHWESTERN MASON COUNTIES...
At 101 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 miles northwest of
Point Pleasant, moving southeast at 20 mph.
Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph are possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, Pomeroy, Rutland, New Haven, Mason,
Middleport, Hartford City, Henderson, Vinton, Cheshire, Lakin,
Gallopolis Ferry, Salem Center, Harrisonville, Dexter, Letart and
Kyger.
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 3903 8233 3903 8232 3904 8232 3915 8211
3888 8190 3885 8190 3868 8218 3900 8239
TIME...MOT...LOC 1701Z 315DEG 16KT 3894 8222
HARTPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON WV
121 PM EDT TUE JUL 02 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1250 PM HAIL 2 SSE ATHENS 39.29N 82.08W
07/02/2019 E0.40 INCH ATHENS OH COCORAHS
&&
EVENT NUMBER RLX1901802
JSHThe Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 70 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 17:24 UTC.
3 thunderstorm wind, 1 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Several trees and power lined were blown down around Point Pleasant.
A couple trees were blown down onto power lines near the intersection of Silver Street and Dairy Road.
A healthy locust tree was snapped at the base.
Following about 3.5 inches of rain in 2 hours, multiple streets around Beckley were closed due to flooding. Several cars were stranded along Robert C Byrd Drive and Railroad Avenue. Water rose to the bottom of the windows of Ollie's Restaurant, and storm drain manhole covers were blown off along Robert C Byrd drive in the area of Wendy's and Captain D's.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in West Virginia in 2019Every state in 2019This day in weather historyWarnings in West Virginia, July 2019
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 835649, 835657, 835668, 835700.