9 A.M. SUNDAY UPDATE:

While the most widespread rains are beginning to wind down, numerous flood warnings remain in the wake of the heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. There were two corridors that saw the heaviest rainfall. The first being the Southern Coalfields where 3-4" fell with locally higher amounts, and the second was up along the Ohio River counties where 2-3" fell. In between for I-64, totals were around 2". That's still enough for some Flooding, but the worst conditions are down in the Coalfields. In fact, the Tug Fork at both Williamson and Kermit is in Major Flood Stage. Both locations are seeing their 2nd highest crests in recorded history.

The Tug Fork has reached major flood stage, and will begin to fall tonight. (WCHS){ }

As for the Coal River, it looks to reach 13th highest in recorded history this evening at 27.6 feet. Smith Creek Road and Ferrell Road will be impassable.

The Coal River looks to reach moderate flood stage this afternoon and evening. (WCHS){ }

Other rivers, like the Pocatalico and the Elk, just to name a few, are high and swift - but look to stay well below flood stage thankfully according to the latest NWS hydrographs.

For the remainder of today, a strong gusty front will sweep through around 10 A.M. or a little after, with more showers preceding this and possibly even a thunderstorm. An additional 0.1 to 0.25" is possible. Winds can gust over 40 MPH as this passes, which is concerning given a very saturated ground. Some trees could be knocked over, which can lead to scattered power outages. It will still remain gusty well into the afternoon. And while it's warm right now, temps will crash quickly behind this front. In fact, rain will change to snow this afternoon and can linger at times into Monday Morning. A dusting to 1" will be possible for the lower elevations, but a few inches can fall in the mountains.

Rain will change to Snow this afternoon as colder air gets driven in by a gusty westerly wind. (WCHS){ }

Regardless of that, a saturated ground with temps falling into the 20s means Icy Conditions are expected on Presidents' Day, especially during the morning hours. Use a lot of caution if you're heading out early on Monday, especially on the side roads.

Otherwise, the week will start quieter overall. However, a low-pressure tracking towards our south will bring us snow Wednesday into Thursday. Unlike last time, our atmosphere will be much colder this go around in the 20s. Therefore, an accumulating snow appears likely with travel impacts. By next weekend, the weather finally looks to calm down some - and temps will likely moderate for the final week of February. But for this week, winter clothes will be needed!

EARLY HOURS OF SUNDAY UPDATE:

While there are a number of threats prompting a Weather Alert for Sunday, by far the biggest concern is flooding.

If you live near any stream, creek or river you'll need to closely monitor the forecast in the coming days.

River flood warnings and flood warnings continue as water levels rise into Sunday.

Much of the region saw rainfall totals from 1 to 4 inches, which will raise flooding concerns along area rivers Sunday and Monday.

Flooding of rivers is expected, leading to road closures, travel hazards, and significant damage through the weekend.

The Levisa Fork will reach moderate flood stage at Paintsville, Kentucky, on Sunday. It is expected to crest early Monday and then recede Monday afternoon.

As of 1:30 AM Sunday, the Levisa Fork at Paintsville was at 27.16 feet and still rising.

This will likely be an historic crest for the Levisa Fork in Paintsville when compared to past flooding events.

Levisa Fork at Paintsville expected to reach it's highest level late Sunday since 1984, cresting at over 40 feet Monday Morning.

The Guyandotte River at Logan reached moderate flood stage early Sunday and is still on the rise, It will crest early Sunday and start to recede Sunday night.

As of 1:30 AM Sunday, the Guyandotte River at Logan was at 28.03 feet Moderate Flood Stage and still rising.

The Coal River at Tornado is forecast to reach moderate flood stage on Sunday.

Coal River at Tornado expected to rise into Moderate Flood Stage around 28 feet Sunday.

A WEATHER ALERT DAY continues Sunday as multiple hazards are likely.

We will see gusty winds of 35-40 MPH with a passing cold front during early morning. This will lead to widespread power outages as a damp ground easily brings trees down.

A high risk of power outages is in place, with higher gusts coming with any thunderstorms.

Look for the storm threat to pass through during early morning. A line of gusty rain and storms may have strong wind gusts embedded along the storm front.

While the severe storm threat appears lower, some stronger gusts above 40 MPH are possible as a line of heavy rain and thunder approaches before sunrise Sunday.

And once a second cold front passes through, winds will strengthen significantly heading into the daytime.

Gusts of 35 to 40 MPH will lead to a very windy Sunday with falling temperatures and rounds of rain and snow showers.

A transition from rain to snow showers will come with falling temperatures into Sunday night.

While accumulations will be light in the valleys, they will be heavier in the mountains, causing dangerous to impossible travel conditions.

Winter Weather Advisories in purple for Eastern Nicholas and Western Webster Counties. Winter Storm Warnings for Eastern Webster County. Blizzard Warnings for blowing and drifting snow in Eastern West Virginia!

In addition, a flash freeze will cause leftover moisture to turn to ice Sunday night and into Presidents' Day on Monday.

Rain will transition to snow as temperatures dive into the 30s and 20s by Sunday Night!

A few heavier bands of snow may find our northern counties during the evening, causing further travel hazards.

A Flash Freeze will lead to very icy and slick conditions Sunday Night into Monday.

Snow accumulations will not be the main factor in the Kanawha Valley, but travel may be difficult to impossible for parts of the state Sunday night with the cold and icy ground conditions.

While greater snow accumulation will occur in the higher elevated mountains, any moisture on ground will freeze, leading to slick conditions Sunday Night and Monday.

This will take us into the coldest Presidents' Day since 2021 in Charleston.

PRESIDENTS' DAY: Starts with a flash freeze as temps fall into the 20s and teens! Very icy as moisture freezes Likely to see river flooding continue along with road closures. Last time we only hit 33 in Charleston for Presidents' Day was in 2021 and it had been uphill until now!