Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 4 at 3:35PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 4, 2026 - 12:35pm
Expires:
March 4, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 335 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Farmers, or near Morehead, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Olive Hill, Grayson Lake State Park, Grahn, Soldier, and Globe.
This includes Interstate 64 in Kentucky between mile markers 149 and
166.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Carter
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov