Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 20 at 3:20PM EDT until May 20 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 12:20pm
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
SVRRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Lawrence County in southeastern Ohio...
Southwestern Cabell County in central West Virginia...
Northwestern Lincoln County in central West Virginia...
Northern Wayne County in western West Virginia...
* Until 345 PM EDT.
* At 320 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Centerville,
or near Wayne, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Huntington, Wayne, Chesapeake, Proctorville, Beech Fork State Park,
Barboursville, Centerville, West Hamlin, Salt Rock, Pea Ridge, and
Lavalette.
This includes Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 6
and 20.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Lawrence, OH; Cabell, WV; Lincoln, WV; Wayne, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov