Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 3:09PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 12:09pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 308 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Chesterhill, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size 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...
Chesterhill, Stockport, Amesville, Stroud Run State Park, and
Bartlett.
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.
Area Description:
Morgan; Athens; Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov