Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 5:59PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 2:59pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 559 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rio Grande, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, Rio Grande, Middleport, Henderson,
Cheshire, Adamsville, Lakin, and Kyger.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southeastern Ohio...and western West Virginia.
Area Description:
Gallia; Mason
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: