Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 2:17PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 11:17am
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 217 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Buffalo, or 12 miles southeast of Gallipolis, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Ripley, Ravenswood, Buffalo, Kenna, Leon, Mount Alto, Statts Mills,
Given, Southside, Kentuck, Ashton, Cottageville, Grimms Landing,
Evans, Fraziers Bottom, Fairplain, and Liberty.
This includes Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 121
and 149.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
southeastern Ohio...and western and northwestern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Mason; Jackson; Putnam
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov