Severe Weather Expected Across Much Of W.Va. Tuesday

Southeast Ohio, northeast Kentucky, and almost all of West Virginia are under a level three enhanced risk for severe weather.  

The National Weather Service says thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and evening “could produce damaging winds and hail, particularly with a line that moves southeast ahead of an advancing cold front.” 

The system is likely to include high intensity rainfall up to two and a half inches, thunderstorms and damaging wind gusts of 60 miles per hour or more. 

“It looks like the main threat we’re going to be focusing on is going to be damaging wind. Can’t rule out an isolated tornado, particularly along the Ohio River, and potential also for some large hail,” meteorologist Nick Webb said. 

“The southern part of the state probably stands the greatest chance of seeing at least isolated instances of flash flooding,” he added. “It’s going to be of high intensity, high rainfall rate, short duration, generally looking at about an inch of rain, and of course, folks that get hit with more stronger cells could stand to see two to two and a half inches.” 

The public is encouraged to secure loose outside items, avoid rain-covered roads and stay tuned to local weather watches and warnings.