Weather Alert in Ohio
Flood Warning issued March 4 at 5:54AM EST until March 4 at 1:30PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
AREAS AFFECTED: Athens, OH; Gallia, OH; Jackson, OH; Meigs, OH; Vinton, OH; Washington, OH; Jackson, WV; Mason, WV; Pleasants, WV; Wirt, WV; Wood, WV
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson, Meigs, Vinton and Washington and West Virginia, including the following counties, Jackson, Mason, Pleasants, Wirt and Wood. * WHEN...Until 130 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 541 AM EST, Earlier heavy rain has lessened this morning, but additional rounds of moderate to heavy rain are likely later this morning. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen and flooding is already occurring within the warned area. Portions of Stillwell Road are flooded. Additionally, the Shade River near Chester is in action stage and approaching minor flood stage. At 14 feet, low lying areas adjacent to the river flood. Little Tygart Creek at Mineral Wells is also in action stage and approaching minor flood stage. At 10 to 11 feet, Irene Lane and low spots on Woodbridge Golf Course will begin to flood. Upper portions of Raccoon Creek is likely flooding low spots adjacenent the creek. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area this morning. Additional rain is likely late morning into the afternoon. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Parkersburg, Athens, Belpre, Jackson, Wellston, Pomeroy, Mcarthur, Albany, Elizabeth, Racine, Coolville, Rutland, Forked Run State Park, Lake Hope State Park, Vienna, New Haven, Mason, Tuppers Plains, Washington and Lubeck. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
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Graupel is a form of precipitation that is created by atmospheric conditions
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Sometimes known as soft hail or snow pellets, graupel is delicate and easily
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A hole punch cloud is an unusual occurrence when a disk-shaped
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