Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 5:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 2:15am
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 2:45am
Description:
At 514 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hocking Hills State Park, or 14 miles southwest of Logan, moving
southeast at 30 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...
Athens, 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