Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 6:16AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 3:16am
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
At 616 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Pleasantville to 10 miles east of
Circleville. Movement was southeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Nelsonville, New Lexington, Somerset, Shawnee, Perry State Forest,
Crooksville, Junction City, New Straitsville, Corning, Buchtel,
Murray City, Hemlock, and Rendville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Perry; Morgan; Athens
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov