Weather Alerts For Reader, WV

# HEADLINE -------------------- FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. WHERE Portions of east central Ohio, including the following areas, Belmont, Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson OH, Monroe and Noble, Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Allegheny, Fayette, Greene, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland, Washington and Westmoreland, and West Virginia, including the following areas, Brooke, Eastern Preston, Eastern Tucker, Hancock, Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Ohio, Preston, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston, Western Tucker and Wetzel. WHEN From 1 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening. IMPACTS Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. ADDITIONAL DETAILS - Training thunderstorms today could create swaths of heavy rainfall; areas could experience rainfall totals between 2-4 inches. Note, additional counties could be added to the Flood Watch today. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood ISSUED AT Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 3:11 AM EDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA HEADER URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED | Flood Watch # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Eastern Tucker, Fayette, Washington, Wetzel, Allegheny, Belmont, Brooke, Eastern Preston, Greene, Guernsey, Hancock, Harrison, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland, Jefferson OH, Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Monroe, Noble, Ohio, Preston, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston, Western Tucker, Westmoreland Including the cities of Waynesburg, Steubenville, Caldwell, Washington, Wheeling, Fairmont, Bruceton Mills, Monessen, Hendricks, Follansbee, Cadiz, Canonsburg, Weirton, New Kensington, Canaan Valley, Rowlesburg, Davis, Cambridge, Woodsfield, St. Clairsville, Ligonier, Latrobe, Coopers Rock, Thomas, Parsons, Hazelton, Murrysville, Champion, Ohiopyle, Moundsville, Pittsburgh Metro Area, Kingwood, Martins Ferry, Terra Alta, Greensburg, Morgantown, New Martinsville, Lower Burrell, Donegal, Uniontown, Wellsburg, and Saint George

# HEADLINE -------------------- AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT # SUMMARY -------------------- The West Virginia Department of the Environment has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert Monday for parts of the state due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung disease and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. Check the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's www.AirNow.gov website for current air monitor readings. # DETAILS -------------------- ISSUED AT Monday, July 20, 2026 at 2:40 PM EDT ISSUED BY Relayed by National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA HEADER Air Quality Alert Message # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Eastern Preston, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston, Brooke, Hancock, Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Ohio, Preston, Wetzel Including the cities of Weirton, Follansbee, Wellsburg, Wheeling, Moundsville, New Martinsville, Fairmont, Morgantown, Coopers Rock, Kingwood, Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, and Hazelton

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