Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 3:33PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 12:33pm
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 333 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Culloden, or 9 miles north of Hamlin, moving east
at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Nitro, Winfield, Hurricane, Milton, Eleanor, Ona, Culloden, Teays
Valley, and Fraziers Bottom.
This includes Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 22
and 44.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Cabell; Mason; Putnam
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: