[W8MWA] BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED - Flash Flood Warning - Skywarn Activation

[Jeffrey Fritz]

*I realize that it is early Saturday morning, but due to a Flash Flood
Warning for our area the North Central WV ARES Skywarn Net has been
activated on the W8MWA two meter repeater. We need stations to check in as
we have active flooding in our area and the NWS in Pittsburgh needs all
reports. Even if you have no flooding in your QTH they want to know that as
well. *

*See the following.*

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED -  Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
849 AM EDT Sat Jun 7 2025

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northwestern Preston County in northeastern West Virginia...
  Southeastern Marion County in northern West Virginia...
  Southeastern Monongalia County in northern West Virginia..
  Southeastern Preston County in northeastern West Virginia...
  Northwestern Tucker County in northeastern West Virginia...

* Until 1000 AM EDT.

* At 849 AM EDT, local law enforcement and ham radio operators reported
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and
2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5
inches are possible in the warned area. *Flash flooding is already
occurring.*

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Law enforcement and amateur radio reported.

  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.....
  Fairmont, Pleasant Valley, Winfield, Barrackville, Monongah, Brookhaven,
Rivesville, Grant Town, Reedsville, Masontown, Farmington, Worthington,
Everettville, Colfax, Baxter, Valley Falls, Browns Chapel, Bentons Ferry,
Gladesville, White Hall. Rowlesburg, Hannahsville, Saint George, Pifer
Moutain, Aurora,Cathedral State Park and Elgon.

Skywarn stations reported roads flooded and cars stranded near the Fairmont
area in Marion County.Tucker County 911 Dispatch reported water over the
roadway along parts of Cheat Valley Highway in northwestern Tucker County.

Floodwaters will take time to recede even after heavy rain ends.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths
occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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