Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 3:43PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 12:43pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 343 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Eleanor, or over Winfield, 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...
Winfield, Eleanor, Poca, Teays Valley, Bancroft, and Liberty.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 77 in West Virginia near mile marker 115.
Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 38 and 39.
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:
Putnam; Kanawha
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: