A strong cold front in accordance with a passing low pressure system pressed into West Virginia on the evening of June 13th. Strong to severe thunderstorms accompanied the front, resulting in multiple instances of downed trees and power lines due to damaging wind gusts.
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The episode as NWS RLX wrote it up.
A strong cold front in accordance with a passing low pressure system pressed into West Virginia on the evening of June 13th. Strong to severe thunderstorms accompanied the front, resulting in multiple instances of downed trees and power lines due to damaging wind gusts. Due to the combination of heavy downpours and multiple storms passing over the area that day, several counties observed flash flooding. The most notable events occurred in Gilmer County, where a large shed on a golf course was swept away by the rushing high water, and Pocahontas County, where a swift water rescue was conducted in the town of Frost.
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 Jun 13, 10:05 AM EST, 2 hours 3 minutes earlier.
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1105 AM EDT Sun Jun 13 2021
.SYNOPSIS...
A cold front gives rise to showers and possible strong storms
later today, before crossing tonight. A reinforcing cold front
crosses Monday evening. High pressure mid/late next week.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 1105 AM Sunday...
Adjusted POPs accordingly this morning to best reflect current
radar trends. Convection associated with the first shortwave is
currently aligned along the Maryland/Pennsylvania/West Virginia
juncture with a few areas of showers and storms now impinging
upon our northern forecast area. Still anticipate the next round
of development to take shape just after noon today, so opted to
maintain the inherited forecast for this update. Will have to
monitor satellite and radar over the next several hours to
determine how trends will fair for the afternoon forecast
package.
As of 530 AM Sunday...
Slight Risk for Severe Thunderstorms Northern WV Today...
A weak cold front approaches today, and then crosses tonight.
With a weak mid level short wave trough nearly collocated with
it, showers and thunderstorms were moving southeast from Lake
Erie early this morning. This activity may skirt northern
portions of WV later this morning if it holds together, as the
short wave outruns the front.
A second, weak mid level short wave trough then catches up with
the cold front as the front approaches the forecast area this
afternoon. By then, we will have built up at least 2-3 KJ/Kg
CAPE. Bulk shear is expected to be light into early this
afternoon, but then increases to 30 to 40 kts in northern WV
late this afternoon, with even higher values moving southward
into the area tonight. This fits well with the slight risk
across northern WV, back into east central Ohio, with the
marginal risk elsewhere.
Damaging wind will be the primary threat on account of the bulk
shear, and the mixed layer inverted V to about 4-5kft. The
large hail threat with thick CAPE through the -10C to -30C may
be slightly mitigated by the high freezing level, 13-14 kft over
the lowlands.
The WPC marginal risk for excessive rainfall reflects PW values
climbing as high as 1.75 inches ahead of the front, and the
possibility for multiple lines given multiple boundaries. This
could give rise to multiple downpours over already saturated
soils, counteracting the fast motion compared with late last
week. The soil saturation is not that deep, given the dry
weather prior to the soggy week just past, so the marginal
level of risk should corral the threat.
The showers and thunderstorms last into tonight before exiting
southeast, followed by fog and stratus forming overnight, in
the wake of the front and rain.
Temperatures today should be off to a fast start before the
thunderstorms develop, and lows and dew points tonight reflect
barely detectable cooling and drying in a sluggish push behind
the front.
&&
.SHORT TERM /MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT/...
As of 415 AM Sunday...
After a mostly dry morning Monday, scattered showers and storms
are then expected to begin in the afternoon and continue into
the evening as a cold front arrives and then progresses through
the area. Despite unimpressive instability, a few storms could
become strong to severe mainly in the northern portion of the
CWA. The SPC has issued a marginal risk of severe weather across
that area with wind as the primary threat. Monday's
temperatures remain warm with highs in the mid to upper 80s in
the lowlands and upper 60s to low 80s in the mountains.
Temperatures will then become cooler after the cold front passes
through, with overnight lows in the 50s across the area.
On Tuesday, a shortwave trough crossing through the area may allow
for some isolated to scattered showers or storms during the day.
However, chances should remain low due to surface level high
pressure beginning to build into the area from the west. Cooler
temperatures continue into Tuesday with high's in the upper 70s
to low 80s in the lowlands, and low 60s to mid 70s in the
mountains. Overnight temperatures will again be in the 50s.
&&
.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 415 AM Sunday...
An upper level trough will strengthen over the eastern US on
Wednesday, then gradually shift to the east on Thursday. At the
surface, high pressure continues building into the area which
will maintain generally dry weather Wednesday and Thursday. High
pressure exits the area on Friday and a cold front approaches
from the west. Shower and storm chances will return to the area
with this front, though there is some uncertainty with respect
to the timing of arrival. The GFS indicates the front arrives
Friday afternoon while the ECMWF delays the arrival until as
late as Saturday morning. Once the front arrives, showers and
storms are then expected to continue through Saturday as the
front pushes through the area. For now, have included chances of
precipitation from Friday afternoon through the end of the
forecast period to account for this variability in the models.
As far as temperatures go, Wednesday is expected to be the
coolest day of the week, then temperatures moderate back toward
normal by the the end of the work week. Temperatures cool once
again after the cold front passes through on Saturday.
&&
.AVIATION /15Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 650 AM Sunday...
Slight Risk for Severe Thunderstorms Northern WV Sunday...
Strong thunderstorms could affect the TAF sites this afternoon
into Sunday evening, especially across northern WV.
Dense fog will burn off 12Z-14Z, briefly lifting into stratus
fractus. This may take longer at BKW which got fogged in
overnight, especially on IFR stratus, which may again take much
of the morning to lift.
The thunderstorms will likely come in several waves midday
today through this evening, with the best chance for severe
weather with the second wave this afternoon into the evening.
Damaging wind will be the primary threat, but large hail is also
possible. IFR or worse conditions in heavy rain will occur if a
thunderstorm directly impacts an airport, with frequent
lightning as well.
Fog and / or stratus is likely to form overnight tonight,
especially where thunderstorms track across or even close to an
airport.
Nearly calm surface flow early this morning will become light
southwest today, except strong and gusty from the west to
northwest in thunderstorms. Surface flow will switch to light
northwest behind the front tonight, but then diminish to calm.
Light northwest flow aloft this morning will become light west
to southwest this afternoon, and then light northwest tonight,
as the front aloft also pushes through.
FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND ALTERNATE SCENARIOS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY...
FORECAST CONFIDENCE: Medium.
ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: Timing of improvement of fog may vary
this morning, especially at BKW. TAFs will need amended where
thunderstorms approach Sunday afternoon and evening. Formation
of fog and stratus is likely to vary 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 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 00 01 02
EDT 1HRLY 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
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 H H H H H H
EKN CONSISTENCY H H H H H H M H M M 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 M H H H H
AFTER 12Z MONDAY...
IFR in fog possible most mornings this week.
&&
.RLX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WV...None.
OH...None.
KY...None.
VA...None.
&&
SYNOPSIS...TRM/JLB
NEAR TERM...TRM/MEK
SHORT TERM...JLB
LONG TERM...JLB
AVIATION...TRMHazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Charleston WV 104 PM EDT Sun Jun 13 2021 OHZ067-075-076-085-WVZ008>011-016>020-028>032-039-040-521>523-525- 526-141715- Morgan-Athens-Washington-Meigs-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Roane- Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor- Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster- Northwest Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph- 104 PM EDT Sun Jun 13 2021 ...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 264 IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast Ohio, and portions of central West Virginia, northeast West Virginia 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. Severe Thunderstorm Watch. There is a slight risk for severe thunderstorms today, mainly this afternoon and evening. The main severe weather threat is damaging wind, although large hail is also possible. There is also a marginal risk for excessive rainfall again mainly during the afternoon and evening. Although the thunderstorms will not be as slow moving, nor the atmosphere as moist, as during late last week, rainfall can become locally excessive if thunderstorms hit the same location more than once, especially given moist soil conditions from the recent rainfall last week. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. There is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms on Monday, mainly in the afternoon and evening. The main severe weather threat is damaging wind. There is also a marginal risk for excessive rainfall Monday, again mainly during the afternoon and evening. Although the thunderstorms will not be as slow moving, nor the atmosphere as moist, as during late last week, rainfall can become locally excessive if a thunderstorm hits the same location more than once, especially given moist soil conditions from the recent rainfall last 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-OHZ066-083-084-086-087-WVZ005>007-013>015-027-519-520-524- 141715- Greenup-Boyd-Perry-Jackson OH-Vinton-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell- Mason-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Clay-Northwest Nicholas- Southeast Nicholas-Southeast Pocahontas- 104 PM EDT Sun Jun 13 2021 ...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 264 IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast Kentucky, portions of southeast Ohio, and portions of central West Virginia, northeast West Virginia, southeast West Virginia, southern West Virginia and western 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. Severe Thunderstorm Watch. There is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms today, mainly during the afternoon and evening. The main severe weather threat is damaging wind, although large hail is also possible. There is also a marginal risk for excessive rainfall today, again mainly during the afternoon and evening. Although the thunderstorms will not be as slow moving, nor the atmosphere as moist, as during late last week, rainfall can become locally excessive if thunderstorms hit the same location more than once, especially given moist soil conditions from the recent rainfall last week. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. No hazardous weather is 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. KYZ102-105-VAZ003-004-WVZ024>026-033-034-515>518-141715- Carter-Lawrence KY-Dickenson-Buchanan-Mingo-Logan-Boone-McDowell- Wyoming-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette- Southeast Fayette- 104 PM EDT Sun Jun 13 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, and portions of southeast West Virginia and southern West Virginia. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight. There is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms today, mainly during the afternoon and evening. The main severe weather threat is damaging wind, although large hail is also possible. There is also a marginal risk for excessive rainfall today, again mainly during the afternoon and evening. Although the thunderstorms will not be as slow moving, nor the atmosphere as moist, as during late last week, rainfall can become locally excessive if thunderstorms hit the same location more than once, especially given moist soil conditions from the recent rainfall last week. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. No hazardous weather is 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.
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1147 AM EDT Sun Jun 13 2021
WVZ011-131630-
Tyler-
1147 AM EDT Sun Jun 13 2021
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT CENTRAL TYLER COUNTY...
At 1146 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Middlebourne,
moving southeast at 10 mph.
Wind gusts up to 45 mph and penny size hail are possible with this
storm.
Locations impacted include...
Middlebourne and Alma.
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.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause elevated levels on
small creeks and streams, and ponding of water on country roads and
farmland along the banks of creeks and streams.
LAT...LON 3957 8083 3956 8082 3956 8081 3954 8078
3953 8078 3952 8074 3949 8074 3949 8072
3948 8072 3948 8071 3938 8084 3953 8095
3958 8085
TIME...MOT...LOC 1546Z 319DEG 9KT 3951 8085
30Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 1227 PM EDT Sun Jun 13 2021 WVZ011-020-031-131715- Doddridge-Harrison-Tyler- 1227 PM EDT Sun Jun 13 2021 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT CENTRAL DODDRIDGE...EAST CENTRAL TYLER AND WEST CENTRAL HARRISON COUNTIES... At 1226 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near West Union, or 11 miles southeast of Middlebourne, moving southeast at 20 mph. Wind gusts up to 45 mph and penny size hail are possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Salem, New Milton, Smithburg, Lima, Blandville, Avon and Canton. This includes Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 55 and 69. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause localized flooding. Excessive runoff will cause elevated levels on small creeks and streams, and ponding of water on country roads and farmland along the banks of creeks and streams. 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 3943 8083 3945 8074 3927 8047 3918 8069 TIME...MOT...LOC 1626Z 321DEG 17KT 3938 8074 30
The Pittsburgh radar (KPBZ), 140 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 17:07 UTC.
31 thunderstorm wind, 13 flash flood, 1 hail. Local standard time, as filed.
One tree was downed along Glen Falls Road east of Clarksburg.
One tree blew down along Buffalo Calf Road.
One tree was blown down onto Hickory Flat Road south of Buckhannon.
One tree was knocked down along Lick Run Road.
One tree was blown down along Brushy Fork Road in Buckhannon.
One tree was blown down along Gregorys Run Road.
One tree was blown down at the intersection of US-50 and Borland Springs Road.
Doe Run Road flooded in the town of Shirley.
One tree was blown down along Hastings Run Road.
High water was observed along Johnson Avenue in Bridgeport.
West of the town of Salem, flooding occurred along Wiseman Run adjacent to Route 50.
In the town of Glenville, Mineral Road became inundated with water. A golf cart shed was washed away at the Glenville Golf Club as Sycamore Run rose out of its banks. A local rain gauge measured over two and a half inches of rain had fallen in an hour time span. The eastbound lane of US-33 at the intersection of Alice Road was closed for a brief time due to high water.
Flooding was observed around Mountwood Park.
One tree was blown down in Buffalo.
Multiple trees were downed in the community of Millstone.
In Arnoldsburg, several trees were blown down.
Several trees were downed within the community of Sand Ridge.
Near the town of Grantsville, Yellow Creek rose out of its banks and flooded Klipstine Road as well as seeped into the foundation of a mobile home. Bull River rose out of its banks nearby and flooded Bull River Run Road. Flooding was also observed in the Big Spring area.
In the town of Flatwoods, flooding was observed near Stone Run Road due to a local creek rising out of its banks.
Several large trees were blown down near the town of Rockport. Roof damage to a barn also occurred due to strong winds.
In Jackson Heights, the northbound lane of US-19 at the intersection of Virginia Street was closed for a brief time due to high water.
One tree was blown down along Aarons Fork Road in Sissonville.
Power lines were blown down onto the roadway at the 3100 block of Greenbrier Street.
Several trees were blown down in the town of Herold.
One tree was blown down near McFarland.
A power pole fell onto an unoccupied vehicle near the town of Clay.
High water arose onto I-79 at mile marker 40 near Ossia. Down in Paxton, a residential garage became inundated with water.
Multiple trees were downed in the town of Cowen.
Three trees were blown down in the town of Mount Nebo.
Several trees were blown down along Route 3 near the county line.
Two trees were blown down in Richwood.
Several trees were blown down north of Fayetteville.
A water rescue was conducted in Frost due to a vehicle driving into rising water spilling out of a local creek. Near Dilleys Mill, high water was observed at the 10000 block of Browns Creek Road.
High water was observed along Triplett Road east of the town of Spencer.
One tree was knocked down along Jesses Run Road near the town of Homeland.
A tree was blown down at the intersection of Stone Road and Overbrook Road.
Several trees were downed near the town of Clifftop.
One tree was blown down in East Bank.
High water was observed along Huntersville Road east of the town of Marlinton.
Multiple trees were blown down near Clear Creek.
A tree was blown down near Alkol.
High water was observed in the town of Racine.
A tree was blown down onto a house on Morris Avenue southeast of Beckley.
One tree was blown down near the intersection of Pike Road and Route 16.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in West Virginia in 2021Every state in 2021This day in weather historyWarnings in West Virginia, June 2021
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