Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 4:43PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 1:43pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 443 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Cannonsburg, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Huntington, Ashland, Coal Grove, Cannonsburg, Kenova, Catlettsburg,
Ceredo, Princess, Coalton, South Point, Burlington, Summit, and
Mavity.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 64 in Kentucky between mile markers 182 and 191.
Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 1 and 6.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
northeastern Kentucky...southeastern Ohio...and central and western
West Virginia.
Area Description:
Boyd; Lawrence; Wayne
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov