Flash Flood Warning for Fayette, WV
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- Fayette
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What is happening
FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Fayette County in southeastern West Virginia... * Until 1145 PM EDT. * At 851 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen....
What the bulletin says to do
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.
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Bulletin details
FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Fayette County in southeastern West Virginia... * Until 1145 PM EDT. * At 851 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up 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 indicated. 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... Fayetteville, Babcock State Park, Oak Hill, Ansted, Gauley Bridge, Hawks Nest State Park and Powellton. This includes Route 19 between mile markers 14 and 16...and between mile markers 18 and 29.
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Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 8:51PM EDT until July 21 at 11:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Charleston WV. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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