Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 22 at 11:33PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 22, 2026 - 8:33pm
Expires:
March 22, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1133 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Thornport to Hide-A-Way Hills to near
Hocking Hills State Park. Movement was east at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size 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...
Athens, Nelsonville, New Lexington, Glouster, McConnelsville,
Somerset, Beverly, Shawnee, Chesterhill, Perry State Forest,
Thornport, Harbor Hills, Crooksville, Chauncey, Thornville, Junction
City, New Straitsville, Malta, Corning, and Buchtel.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for
southeastern Ohio.
Area Description:
Perry; Morgan; Athens; Washington; Vinton
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: