Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 6:02PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 14, 2026 - 3:02pm
Expires:
June 14, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 602 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Lucasville to 6 miles west of Rosemount to
near Rome. Movement was east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Portsmouth, Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, Oak Hill, Rio Grande, Lake
Vesuvius, Wheelersburg, New Boston, Letitia, Franklin Furnace,
Gallia, Vernon, Waterloo, South Shore, Aid, Henderson, Adamsville,
Mabee, Gallopolis Ferry, and Grays Branch.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
southeastern Ohio...and western West Virginia.
Area Description:
Greenup; Jackson; Gallia; Lawrence; Mason
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: