Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 1:43PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 10:43am
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 143 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Dunlow, or 12 miles southeast of Louisa, 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...
Kiahsville, Ranger, Dunlow, Harts, Breeden, and Wilsondale.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Wayne; Lincoln; Mingo; Logan
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov