This map of West Virginia indicates a severe weather outlook for parts of West Virginia through April 3, 2025, according to the National Weather Service in ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä.
This map of West Virginia indicates a severe weather outlook for parts of West Virginia through April 3, 2025, according to the National Weather Service in ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä.
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A flash flood warning is in effect for Kanawha and Boone counties along with parts of Lincoln, Fayette and Putnam County until 8 p.m. Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service, thunderstorms are producing heavy rain across the area. Around 1.5 to 2 inches of rain have already fallen with 1 to 1.5 more inches possible in the warned area.
Huntington and the Tri-state area are under a flood warning until 8 p.m. Thursday as well, according to the NWS.
A strip of West Virginia counties from Tyler County to Wayne County are under a flood watch through Sunday morning. Flooding may develop in the Ohio River, according to the NWS.
Southeastern Ohio and northeastern Kentucky could see 3-6 inches of rain.
Some storms across West Virginia on Thursday could be severe with damaging winds, large hail and perhaps a tornado.
Almost all of West Virginia will be at a slight risk for these storms Thursday.
The multi-day rainfall event beginning Thursday could bring 2-4 inches of rain west of ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä and Clarksburg. Totals will be lower in eastern regions of the Mountain State. However, locally higher amounts are possible for areas that see multiple thunderstorms.
This large, developing storm system could affect areas from Texas to southern Ohio, which are at risk of excessive rainfall through Saturday.
Friday will see more storms and rain with highs in the 70s and lows in the 60s.
State of Preparedness declared in W.Va.
Because of the possibility of severe weather, Gov. Patrick Morrisey has  for all 55 West Virginia counties.
This designation means that state agencies, including the West Virginia Emergency Management Division, to prepare to respond as needed.
“I am urging all West Virginians to heed weather warnings over the next few days as severe storms make their way across the state,†said Morrisey. “As we continue to monitor developments, I have directed all state agencies and resources to prepare to respond as needed.â€
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