Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 6:10AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 3:10am
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
At 610 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Rush, or near Cannonsburg, moving southeast at 45 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, Grayson, Wayne, Beech Fork State Park,
Cannonsburg, Barboursville, Kenova, Catlettsburg, Ceredo, Fort Gay,
Princess, Coalton, Denton, Burnaugh, Naples, Rush, Durbin, East Lynn
Lake, and Centerville.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 64 in Kentucky between mile markers 173 and 191.
Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 1 and 13.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Greenup; Carter; Boyd; Lawrence; Wayne; Cabell
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov