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WGUS71 KRLX 240932
FFSRLX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
532 AM EDT Fri May 24 2024

WVC035-039-079-087-241015-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Jackson WV-Kanawha WV-Putnam WV-Roane WV-
532 AM EDT Fri May 24 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 AM EDT THIS
MORNING FOR NORTHWESTERN KANAWHA, SOUTHWESTERN ROANE, SOUTH CENTRAL
JACKSON AND NORTHEASTERN PUTNAM COUNTIES...

At 532 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
         drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Sissonville, Poca, Elkview, Pinch and Cross Lanes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll
free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3861 8180 3860 8172 3859 8156 3857 8138
      3854 8139 3841 8143 3845 8181

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

JLB