Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 6:35PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 3:35pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 635 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Athens, moving east at 15 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...
Athens and Stroud Run State Park.
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:
Athens
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov