Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 4:25PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 1:25pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 424 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
East Lynn Lake, or 7 miles east of Wayne, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Wayne, Hamlin, Milton, Culloden, West Hamlin, Salt Rock,
Griffithsville, Sweetland, East Lynn, Branchland, and Myra.
This includes Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 26
and 30.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Wayne; Cabell; Lincoln; Putnam
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: