Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 5:23PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 2:23pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 522 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Chattaroy, or near Williamson, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Williamson, Delbarton, Holden, South Williamson, Mount Gay-Shamrock,
Red Jacket, Chattaroy, Matewan, Verdunville, Chauncey, Myrtle,
Switzer, Dingess, Varney, Sarah Ann, Lenore, and Naugatuck.
This includes Route 119 between mile markers 1 and 27.
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.
A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect. Heavy downpours could cause
rapid rises in water. If rising water is observed, move to higher
ground. Do not drive into areas covered by water.
Do not drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the
roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross
safely. Move to higher ground.
Area Description:
Mingo; Logan
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: