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WGUS71 KRLX 152135
FFSRLX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
535 PM EDT Wed May 15 2024

WVC019-160215-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Fayette WV-
535 PM EDT Wed May 15 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR WEST CENTRAL FAYETTE COUNTY...

At 535 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch 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...
  Montgomery and Powellton, and along and near Armstrong Creek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3813 8126 3804 8127 3803 8132 3805 8136
      3806 8136 3811 8135 3814 8134 3817 8132

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

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