Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 4:51AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 1:51am
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
At 451 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Hocking Hills State Park to 9 miles
southeast of Kingston. Movement was southeast at 35 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...
Mcarthur, Lake Hope State Park, Zaleski, Allensville, Creola, Eagle
Mills, and The Plains.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Athens; Vinton
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov