Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flooding Potential Returns This Afternoon and Evening

Thunderstorms this afternoon and evening could produce damaging winds and hail, particularly with a line that moves southeast ahead of an advancing cold front. A tornado or two, as well as Localized flash flooding, are also possible. There is a slight to enhanced Risk for Severe Storms, and a Slight Risk for Flash Flooding. Please keep updated on the forecast and have ways to receive warnings. Read More >

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 Fire Weather Planning Forecast
 National Weather Service Charleston WV
 447 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
 
 .DISCUSSION...
 Dry conditions continue for the middle Ohio Valley today and 
 tonight, while showers and thunderstorms are possible in and near 
 the central Appalachians this afternoon and tonight.
 
 A potent system for Midsummer has the potential to bring impactful 
 severe weather to the area Tuesday. Damaging winds, hail, and a 
 tornado or two will be possible, in addition to heavy rain. Timing 
 for severe storms currently appears to be Tuesday afternoon and 
 evening in at least two rounds. Flash flooding is also a concern 
 with heavy rainfall from thunderstorms, especially where heavy 
 rainfall is most persistent or repetitive.
 
 Drier and cooler weather arrives Wednesday through Friday, with 
 additional storm chances forecast this weekend.
 
 
 Gallia-
 Including the city of Gallipolis
 447 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
 
                       Today        Tonight      Wed          
 
 Cloud cover           Mcldy        Pcldy        Pcldy        
 Precip type           Tstms        Tstms        None         
 Chance precip (%)     100          80           0            
 Chance of Thunder (%) 70           70           0            
 Max/Min TEMP          85           65           79           
 Min/Max RH %          70           100          60           
 20ftWnd-val/AM(mph)   SW  6                     Lgt/Var      
 20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph)   SW  9 G19    SW  6 G18    NW  6        
 Precip amount         0.72         0.38         0.00         
 Precip duration       6            3                         
 Precip begin          10 AM        Continuing                
 Precip end            Continuing   1 AM                      
 Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL)3290                      4770         
 Transport wnd (mph)   SW 18                     NW  8        
 Vent rate (kt-ft)     62550                     33360        
 Dispersion                         POOR                      
 ADI early             58 GEN GOOD  13 GEN POOR  28 FAIR      
 ADI late              51 GEN GOOD  2 VERY POOR  43 GEN GOOD  
 Max LVORI early       8            9            9            
 Max LVORI late        4            10           3            
 
 Remarks...None.
 
 .FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 .THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the upper
 70s. North winds around 5 mph. 
 .FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs around 80.
 North winds around 5 mph. 
 .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower
 60s. Highs around 80. South winds 5 to 10 mph. 
 .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid
 80s. West winds around 5 mph. 
 .MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
 Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds 5 to
 10 mph.

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