Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 2:24PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 11:24am
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 224 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ranger, or 7 miles southwest of Hamlin, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Hamlin, St. Albans, Ranger, Alum Creek, Spurlockville, Tornado,
Julian, West Hamlin, Sweetland, Sod, Woodville, Branchland, Palermo,
Griffithsville, Alkol, Yawkey, and Myra.
This includes Route 119 between mile markers 55 and 68.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central and western West Virginia.
Area Description:
Wayne; Cabell; Lincoln; Putnam; Kanawha; Boone
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: