Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 3:58PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 12:58pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 358 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ravenswood, or 9 miles southeast of Forked Run State Park, moving
east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Ravenswood, Rockport, and Portland.
This includes Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 146
and 165.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Charleston West Virginia.
Area Description:
Meigs; Jackson; Wood; Wirt
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov