Weather Alert in Ohio
Flood Warning issued March 4 at 12:58PM EST until March 4 at 5:30PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
AREAS AFFECTED: Athens, OH; Gallia, OH; Jackson, OH; Meigs, OH; Vinton, OH; Washington, OH; Mason, WV
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson, Meigs, Vinton and Washington and western West Virginia, including the following county, Mason. * WHEN...Until 530 PM EST. * IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks, small rivers, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations continues this afternoon. This includes the Shade River near Chester which is currently in minor flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1248 PM EST, Several roads remain closed due to high water as runoff continues to result in creeks at or just above bankfull. This includes a section of Highway 50 just east of McCarthur and State Routes 160 and 349 near Hamden in Vinton County. In addition, portions of State Routes 143 and 124 in Meigs County are closed due to flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wellston, Mcarthur, Albany, Racine, Coolville, Rutland, New Haven, Middleport, Chester, Hamden, Syracuse, and Coalton. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
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Weather Topic: What is Freezing Rain?
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Freezing rain is a condition where precipitation which has fallen in the form of
water droplets reaches temperatures which are below freezing and freezes upon
coming into contact
with surface objects. The result of this precipitation is a glaze of ice which
can be damaging to plants and man-made structures. A severe onset of freezing
rain which results in a very thick glaze of ice is known as an ice storm.
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Hail is a form of precipitation which is recognized by large solid balls or
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As the hailstones remain in the updraft, ice is deposited onto them until their
weight becomes heavy enough for them to fall to the earth's surface.
Hail storms can cause significant damage to crops, aircrafts, and man-made structures,
despite the fact that the duration is usually less than ten minutes.
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