Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 6:57PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 3:57pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 657 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Smithers, or 16 miles southwest of Clay, moving northeast at 35 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...
Smithers, Glen, Bentree, Indore, Pond Gap, and Bickmore.
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.
Area Description:
Kanawha; Clay; Northwest Fayette; Northwest Nicholas
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: