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Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding are Possible Across Much of the Area Today

Rounds of showers and storms are expected today in advance of a cold front. Severe storms are possible this afternoon/evening, with the primary hazard being damaging winds, although some hail and an isolated tornado are also possible. Flash flooding could also occur, with a Flood Watch in effect for much of the area today. Please keep updated on the forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Read More >

 

Due to a hardware failure, the KRLX WSR-88D radar has been shut down and will remain off-line until repairs can be made. It is expected to return to service by Friday afternoon.

During the downtime, radar coverage is available from adjacent radar sites including:

  • KPBZ - Pittsburgh, PA
  • KILN - Wilmington, OH
  • KMRX - Morristown, TN
  • KFCX - Blacksburg, VA
  • KLWX - Sterling, VA
For direct access to any of these surrounding radar sites, go to https://radar.weather.gov.  For a radar mosaic loop of the Mid Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians, go to https://radar.weather.gov/ridge/lite/CENTGRLAKES_loop.gif.