Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 7:34PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 4:34pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 734 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Mullens, or 8 miles east of Pineville, moving northeast at 45 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...
Pineville, Mullens, Twin Falls State Park, Coal City, Rhodell, Bolt,
Josephine, Maben, and Herndon.
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:
Wyoming; Northwest Raleigh; Southeast Raleigh
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: