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Radar imagery shows scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms rotating around a surface low pressure centered over the Tri-state area (OH/KY/WV) this afternoon. Expect this low to drift slowly east southeast through Thursday morning. In addition, showers and storms will move slowly around the low's center. Isolated heavy downpours are possible with the heavier storms. Isolated water issues cannot be ruled out. | US National Weather Service Charleston WV

[6:50PM Radar Update] Showers and thunderstorms will continue to move through the central portions of the forecast area this evening. Moderate to heavy rain is occurring within storms. A few storms may also produce locally damaging winds. | US National Weather Service Charleston WV

[5:35pm Radar Update] Showers and storms will spread into the area from the west/southwest, with isolated severe storms possible this evening. Severe weather potential should lessen after sunset, though rain and storms will continue overnight ahead of and along a cold front. | US National Weather Service Charleston WV

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