Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 2:07PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 11:07am
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 207 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Rio Grande, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, Pomeroy, Rio Grande, Racine, Rutland, New
Haven, Mason, Middleport, Syracuse, Hartford City, Henderson,
Cheshire, Adamsville, Lakin, Letart, and Kyger.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Meigs; Gallia; Mason
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov