Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 20 at 3:41PM EDT until May 20 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 12:41pm
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
SVRRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Cabell County in central West Virginia...
Northwestern Lincoln County in central West Virginia...
Northeastern Wayne County in western West Virginia...
* Until 415 PM EDT.
* At 341 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Beech Fork
State Park, moving northeast at 25 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...
Beech Fork State Park, Barboursville, Ona, West Hamlin, Salt Rock,
and Pea Ridge.
This includes Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 14
and 24.
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:
Cabell, WV; Lincoln, WV; Wayne, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov