Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 3:52PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 12:52pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 352 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sandyville, or near Ripley, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Elizabeth, Reedy, Cherry, Peewee, Palestine, Lucille, Creston, Big
Springs, Brohard, Macfarlan, Annamoriah, Leroy, Gay, and Munday.
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:
Jackson; Roane; Wirt; Calhoun; Ritchie
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: