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Another Day of Potential Hazardous Weather

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston WV
531 AM EDT Wed Jul 6 2022

Gallia-Lawrence OH-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-
Roane-Calhoun-Boone-Clay-Braxton-
531 AM EDT Wed Jul 6 2022

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast Ohio,
and portions of central, southern and western West Virginia.


.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

There is also a slight risk for severe thunderstorms, mainly this
afternoon and evening. The main severe threat is damaging wind gusts,
although large hail is also possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

There is also a marginal risk for excessive rainfall the remainder of
Thursday and Thursday night, as well as a marginal risk for severe
thunderstorms, mainly late Thursday and Thursday evening.

There is a slight risk for excessive rainfall and a marginal risk
for severe thunderstorms Friday and Friday night mainly during the
afternoon and evening hours.

The main severe threat is damaging wind gusts, although large hail
is also possible.

.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.

Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Charleston WV
227 AM EDT Wed Jul 6 2022

Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-
Lawrence OH-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-
Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Boone-Clay-
Braxton-Gilmer-
Including the cities of South Point, Jackson, Pomeroy, Alum Creek,
Harrisville, Parkersburg, Hurricane, Athens, Hamlin, Ironton,
Gallipolis, Lake Vesuvius, Charleston, Gassaway, Somerset, Vienna,
St. Marys, Oak Hill, South Charleston, Grantsville, McConnelsville,
Marietta, Saint Albans, Glenville, Middlebourne, Hamden, Sutton,
West Union, Burnsville, Ravenswood, Harts, Belpre, New Haven, Clay,
Point Pleasant, Paden City, Stockport, Spencer, Elizabeth, Madison,
New Lexington, Teays Valley, Pennsboro, Belmont, Crooksville,
McArthur, Ripley, Wellston, Sistersville, and Huntington
227 AM EDT Wed Jul 6 2022

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and West Virginia, including
  the following counties, in southeast Ohio, Athens, Gallia, Jackson
  OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington. In
  West Virginia, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge,
  Gilmer, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lincoln, Mason, Pleasants, Putnam,
  Ritchie, Roane, Tyler, Wirt and Wood.

* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
  in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Repeated rounds of thunderstorms will result in rainfall of 1
    to 3 inches of rain with locally higher amounts.

  - For more information, go to:
    http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.