Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 4:59PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 1:59pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 459 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Perry State Forest, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts to 55 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...
Somerset, Perry State Forest, and Crooksville.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
southeastern Ohio.
Area Description:
Perry; Morgan
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov