Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 4:40AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 1:40am
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
At 440 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles northeast of Kingston to near Waverly.
Movement was southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Jackson, Coalton, Byer, Petersburg, Allensville, and Eagle Mills.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
These storms 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:
Jackson; Vinton
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov