Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 10 at 2:02PM EDT until August 10 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 10, 2026 - 11:02am
Expires:
August 10, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
SVRRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
North central Kanawha County in central West Virginia...
Southwestern Roane County in central West Virginia...
Southeastern Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia...
* Until 230 PM EDT.
* At 202 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Ripley,
moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Ripley, Sissonville, Kenna, Statts Mills, Evans, Harmony, Given,
Kentuck, Fairplain, Gay, and Walton.
This includes Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 115
and 139.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
This is a dangerous storm, capable of producing large hail driven by
severe winds! SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay
away from windows! If you are caught outdoors, cover your head and
neck.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Jackson, WV; Kanawha, WV; Roane, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov