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Hazardous Weather Outlook

National Weather Service, Charleston, WW

Hazardous Weather Outlook
432 AM EST Sat Jan 1 2022

Athens-Washington-Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-
Tyler-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-
Harrison-Taylor-Upshur-Barbour-
432 AM EST Sat Jan 1 2022

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Creek or river flooding is also possible into Sunday. The rain
transitions to snow Sunday night into Monday morning with minor
snow accumulations expected. This combined with any ponding water
freezing overnight could cause slick spots on roadways.

.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.

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Charleston WV
543 AM EST Sat Jan 1 2022

Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Athens-Washington-Jackson OH-Vinton-
Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-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-Upshur-Barbour-
Including the cities of Glenville, South Point, Louisa, Flatwoods,
Russell, Pomeroy, Alum Creek, Harrisville, Parkersburg, Hurricane,
Athens, Clarksburg, Point Pleasant, Ironton, Wayne, Gallipolis, Lake
Vesuvius, Charleston, Jackson, Gassaway, Bridgeport, Chapmanville,
Vienna, Kenova, Weston, Williamson, Oak Hill, South Charleston,
Huntington, Grafton, Philippi, Spencer, Carter Caves State Park,
Marietta, Olive Hill, Saint Albans, Yatesville Lake State Park,
Belington, Middlebourne, Hamden, Man, St. Marys, West Union,
Burnsville, Ravenswood, Harts, Raceland, Belpre, Buckhannon, New
Haven, Clay, Ashland, Paden City, Ceredo, Sutton, Elizabeth,
Madison, Cannonsburg, Hamlin, Pennsboro, Teays Valley, Belmont,
McArthur, Logan, Ripley, Wellston, Grantsville, Grayson,
Sistersville, and Grayson Lake State Park
543 AM EST Sat Jan 1 2022

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio and West
  Virginia, including the following counties, in northeast Kentucky,
  Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence KY. In southeast Ohio, Athens,
  Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs, Vinton and Washington. In
  West Virginia, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay,
  Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln,
  Logan, Mason, Mingo, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Taylor,
  Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt and Wood.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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. Low-water crossings may be
  flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.