On the afternoon of September 22nd, scattered thunderstorms developed across southeast Ohio in response to ample moisture and enough daytime heating to stir up convection. Strong to damaging wind gusts accompanied these storms as they swept through the area, resulting in downed trees across parts of Lawrence and Jackson Counties.
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The episode as NWS RLX wrote it up.
On the afternoon of September 22nd, scattered thunderstorms developed across southeast Ohio in response to ample moisture and enough daytime heating to stir up convection. Strong to damaging wind gusts accompanied these storms as they swept through the area, resulting in downed trees across parts of Lawrence and Jackson Counties. The severe threat in southeast Ohio was fairly short, spanning less than an hour, as storms quickly traveled east of the Ohio River for the rest of the afternoon and into the evening before dissipating altogether.
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 Sep 22, 4:38 PM EST, 1 hour 34 minutes earlier.
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION National Weather Service Charleston WV 538 PM EDT Mon Sep 22 2025 .SYNOPSIS... Strong to severe storms are possible into early tonight, mainly across SE OH, NE KY, and the western lowlands of WV. Stormy conditions continue through the week as multiple disturbances affect the area. && .NEAR TERM /THROUGH TUESDAY/... As of 520 PM Monday... Isolated to scattered (garden variety) showers/storms have developed this afternoon across the CWA amid modest buoyancy and weak forcing. Further west, activity has blossomed significantly over the last hour or two in advance of a shortwave trough amid increased mid-level flow of ~35-45kts per KILN and KLVX VAD Wind Profiles. This activity should continue to progressively shift eastward, moving into the western portion of the CWA within the next hour or two. The primary threat continues to be strong to damaging wind gusts, along with heavy downpours. Given current translational velocity of ~35-45kts, wind gusts of 40-50 mph are currently common along this line, with localized gusts up to 60 mph or slightly higher given any bowing features / line surges. The current expectation is for this activity to hold together into at least the western portion of the CWA, and then gradually weaken further east given some remnant cold pools from earlier activity combined with loss of daytime heating. Given some turning with height, a brief spinup is not out of the question. Additionally, a highly localized high water issue or two remains possible given any training of storms. Have modified PoPs over the next few hours to represent the latest trends. As of 125 PM Monday... The near term period will continue to be active, with a moist southwesterly flow in place, and multiple waves traversing the region, helping to kick off rounds of showers and storms. Bulk of activity still looks to be in the afternoon and evening hours, and across SE OH, NE KY and the Mid-Ohio Valley region, however, models are indicating another wave crossing in the overnight Monday/early morning hours on Tuesday for another round of activity. Storms will contain brief heavy downpours as PW values surge well above seasonal norms. Isolated strong to severe storms will also be possible on Monday, with ample instability and shear on the order of 30-40 kts. Damaging winds will be the primary hazard with any convection on Monday. Tuesday will continue to be active across the area as additional shortwaves continue to traverse the area. An isolated strong to severe storm will also be possible on Tuesday, although chances look to be somewhat low at this point. && .SHORT TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT/... As of 125 PM Monday... Wednesday and Thursday look to continue to be very active across the area as low pressure across central U.S. phases with a low over the Great Lakes region, eventually carving out a trough to our west. Pieces of energy moving northeast through the region will keep a continuation of the showery/stormy weather going, with some much needed rain for the area. && .LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY/... As of 125 PM Monday... The extended period continues to remain rather uncertain, with day to day variations in the overall pattern seen between each subsequent model run. However, overall consensus is for the upper trough to push east of the area, with somewhat drier weather taking hold for the weekend. && .AVIATION /20Z MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/... As of 125 PM Monday... Scattered showers and thunderstorms across the area during the TAF period, with brief MVFR/IFR conditions and strong gusty winds in vicinity of storms. Bulk of activity is expected generally occur 20Z Monday through 03Z Tuesday, with the potential for a resurgence in activity 08Z through 15Z Tuesday. Outside of convection this afternoon and evening, mainly VFR conditions are expected through 04Z Tuesday, when widespread MVFR and local IFR conditions are expected to take hold in low ceilings, along with the potential resurgence in thunderstorm activity 08Z through 15Z Tuesday which will also lead to flight restrictions. FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND ALTERNATE SCENARIOS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY... FORECAST CONFIDENCE: Medium. ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: Timing of convection this afternoon and evening may vary from forecast. More widespread IFR conditions may occur overnight and early Tuesday than currently forecast. 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 21 22 23 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 EDT 1HRLY 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 00 01 02 03 04 CRW CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H M H H H H HTS CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H M H M M H BKW CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H H H M H H EKN CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H M H M L M PKB CONSISTENCY H H H H M M M H M M H M CKB CONSISTENCY H H H H H H M H H H H H AFTER 18Z TUESDAY... Brief periods of IFR conditions are possible with heavier showers or thunderstorms throughout the week. IFR is also possible at night with low stratus and/or fog. && .RLX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... WV...None. OH...None. KY...None. VA...None. && SYNOPSIS...SL NEAR TERM...SL/GW SHORT TERM...SL LONG TERM...SL AVIATION...SL
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
705 PM EDT Mon Sep 22 2025
KYZ105-222330-
Lawrence KY-
705 PM EDT Mon Sep 22 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT LAWRENCE COUNTY THROUGH 730 PM
EDT...
At 705 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Gillem Branch, or 8 miles southwest of Blaine, moving 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...
Louisa, Blaine, Yatesville Lake State Park, Ulysses, Martha, Charley,
Keaton, Houckville, Gallup, Fallsburg, and Clifford.
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 3804 8300 3806 8295 3813 8290 3824 8277
3825 8272 3817 8263 3817 8264 3814 8264
3807 8255 3800 8252 3798 8248 3795 8249
3796 8253 3795 8258 3788 8261 3789 8267
3797 8283 3800 8294 3796 8299 3799 8303
TIME...MOT...LOC 2305Z 239DEG 37KT 3795 8298
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
08The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 99 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 23:13 UTC.
5 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
A tree was blown down along Jefferson Street in Oak Hill.
In Coalton, several trees were blown down along 3rd Street.
North of Kenova, a tree blew down into power lines and blocked a local road.
A downed tree blocked one lane of traffic near McKee-Ratcliff Road.
The intersection of Rock Run Road and US Route 25 was closed for a period of time due to a downed tree.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Ohio in 2025Every state in 2025This day in weather historyWarnings in Ohio, September 2025
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: 1289213, 1289214, 1289216, 1289217, 1289215.