Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 2:34PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 11:34am
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 234 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ona, or 8 miles east of Proctorville, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts to 55 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...
Hurricane, Barboursville, Milton, Ona, Culloden, Teays Valley, and
Pea Ridge.
This includes Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 14
and 36.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
southeastern Ohio...and western West Virginia.
Area Description:
Cabell; Lincoln; Putnam
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov