Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 3:53AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 12:53am
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
At 353 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Gallipolis, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Point Pleasant, Rio Grande, Cheshire, Adamsville, and Kyger.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Gallia; Mason
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov