West Virginia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/24/2026 15:13

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 6:13PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 24, 2026 - 3:13pm
Expires: 
May 24, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 613 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Amherstdale-Robinette, or near Logan, moving east at 40 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... Logan, Amherstdale-Robinette, Sharples, and Blair.
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.
Area Description: 
Logan; Boone
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV