Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 2:56PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 11:56am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 256 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Barboursville, or 8 miles southeast of Proctorville, moving northeast
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...
Hurricane, Barboursville, Milton, Ona, Culloden, Teays Valley, Salt
Rock, and Pea Ridge.
This includes Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 18
and 36.
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: