Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 5:13AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 2:13am
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 2:45am
Description:
At 513 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles southwest of Hide-A-Way Hills to 8
miles north of South Webster. Movement was southeast at 45 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...
Jackson, Wellston, Mcarthur, Oak Hill, Rio Grande, Lake Hope State
Park, Hamden, Coalton, Zaleski, Vinton, Wilkesville, Mabee, Creola,
Eagle Mills, Radcliffe, Petersburg, Allensville, Byer, and
Centerpoint.
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:
Athens; Jackson; Vinton; Meigs; Gallia
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov