Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 4:48AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 1:48am
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
At 448 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Fairfield Beach, or 9 miles south of Heath, moving southeast at 25
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...
Somerset, Thornport, Harbor Hills, Thornville, Junction City, and
Glenford.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Perry
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov