Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 4:48PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 1:48pm
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 447 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles east of Hode, or 14 miles west of Logan, moving northeast 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...
Harts, Dingess, and Breeden.
This includes Route 119 between mile markers 30 and 31.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central, southern and western West Virginia.
Area Description:
Wayne; Lincoln; Mingo; Logan
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: