Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 5:25PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 2:25pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 525 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Albany to near Wellston. Movement was east
at 35 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...
Athens, Jackson, Wellston, Pomeroy, Albany, Rutland, Middleport,
Chauncey, Vinton, Amesville, Wilkesville, Radcliffe, Stroud Run State
Park, Dyesville, Darwin, Salem Center, Harrisonville, Dexter, Kyger,
and Carpenter.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
southeastern Ohio...and western West Virginia.
Area Description:
Athens; Washington; Jackson; Vinton; Meigs; Gallia
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov