Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 5:43AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 2:43am
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 3:15am
Description:
At 543 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lake Hope State Park, 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, Albany, Lake Hope State Park, Zaleski, Dyesville,
Creola, Carpenter, and The Plains.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Athens; Vinton; Meigs
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov