Kanawha County, WV
Alerts
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In effect from Tuesday 07/21 6:57 PM EDT – Tuesday 07/21 7:45 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Charleston WV
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The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... West central Kanawha County in central West Virginia... East central Lincoln County in central West Virginia... Northern Boone County in central West Virginia...
* Until 745 PM EDT.
* At 657 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Spurlockville, or 9 miles northwest of Madison, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include... Julian, Alum Creek, Danville, Seth, Foster, Sod, Woodville, Ashford, Alkol, Yawkey, Mud, and Racine.
This includes Route 119 between mile markers 52 and 66, and between mile markers 68 and 69.
What to Do
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Areas Impacted
- Boone, WV
- Kanawha, WV
- Lincoln, WV
In effect from Tuesday 07/21 6:18 PM EDT – Tuesday 07/21 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Charleston WV
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 506 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
Areas Impacted
Counties in Northeast Kentucky
- Boyd
- Carter
- Greenup
- Lawrence
Counties in Southeast Ohio
- Athens
- Gallia
- Jackson
- Lawrence
- Meigs
- Morgan
- Perry
- Vinton
- Washington
Counties in Central West Virginia
- Braxton
- Calhoun
- Clay
- Gilmer
- Jackson
- Nicholas
- Roane
- Taylor
- Webster
Counties in Northern West Virginia
- Barbour
- Doddridge
- Harrison
- Lewis
- Pleasants
- Pocahontas
- Randolph
- Ritchie
- Tyler
- Upshur
- Wirt
- Wood
Counties in Southern West Virginia
- Boone
- Fayette
- Kanawha
- Lincoln
- Putnam
Counties in Western West Virginia
- Cabell
- Mason
- Wayne
Including these cities
- Alum Creek
- Ashland
- Athens
- Belington
- Belmont
- Belpre
- Bridgeport
- Buckhannon
- Burnsville
- Cannonsburg
- Carter Caves State Park
- Ceredo
- Charleston
- Clarksburg
- Clay
- Cowen
- Craigsville
- Crooksville
- Elizabeth
- Elkins
- Fayetteville
- Flatwoods
- Gallipolis
- Gassaway
- Glenville
- Grafton
- Grantsville
- Grayson
- Grayson Lake State Park
- Hamden
- Hamlin
- Harrisville
- Harts
- Holly River State Park
- Huntington
- Hurricane
- Ironton
- Jackson
- Kenova
- Lake Vesuvius
- Louisa
- Madison
- Marietta
- Marlinton
- Mcarthur
- Mcconnelsville
- Middlebourne
- New Haven
- New Lexington
- Oak Hill
- Oak Hill
- Olive Hill
- Paden City
- Parkersburg
- Pennsboro
- Philippi
- Point Pleasant
- Pomeroy
- Raceland
- Ravenswood
- Richwood
- Ripley
- Russell
- Saint Albans
- Sistersville
- Somerset
- South Charleston
- South Point
- Spencer
- St. Marys
- Stockport
- Summersville
- Sutton
- Teays Valley
- Vienna
- Wayne
- Webster Springs
- Wellston
- West Union
- Weston
- Yatesville Lake State Park
In effect from Tuesday 07/21 1:00 PM EDT – Wednesday 07/22 2:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Charleston WV
What
Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Where
Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following counties, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence, southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Vinton and Washington, southwest Virginia, including the following counties, Buchanan and Dickenson, and West Virginia, including the following counties, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, Wood and Wyoming.
When
Through late tonight.
Impacts
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
Additional Details
- Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms this afternoon and evening may result in flash flooding. Some storms will be capable of producing 2 to 3 inches of rain in as little as an hour. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to Do
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Areas Impacted
- Greenup
- Carter
- Boyd
- Lawrence
- Morgan
- Athens
- Washington
- Jackson
- Vinton
- Meigs
- Gallia
- Lawrence
- Dickenson
- Buchanan
- Wayne
- Cabell
- Mason
- Jackson
- 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
- Northwest Randolph
- Southeast Randolph
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Watch means the area may experience a dangerous flooding event, and being prepared may save lives and property.
- Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood.
- Check your home’s emergency supplies, and make sure all members of the household know your emergency plan.
- Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.
If a Flood Warning is issued, it means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Enhanced Risk for Severe Thunderstorms Today
Created by the NWS Charleston WFO
Widespread showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the area this afternoon and into the evening, with some capable of becoming severe. The environment supports a multi-hazard threat. Primary Threats Include: 💨 Damaging Winds: This is the main threat. Swaths of 50–60 mph gusts will be possible in severe storms, with isolated gusts up to 70 mph. 🌧️ Torrential Rain: Heavy downpours will accompany these storms, which may cause highly localized flooding. 🌪️ Tornadoes & Hail: A line-embedded tornado or two and isolated instances of quarter-sized hail are also possible. Timing: Storms may develop as early as noon and continue into the evening.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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