Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 6:27PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 3:27pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 626 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Wheelersburg to near Gesling. Movement was
southeast at 40 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...
Ashland, Ironton, Coal Grove, Lake Vesuvius, Greenup, Load, Greenbo
Lake, Franklin Furnace, Flatwoods, Russell, Raceland, Worthington,
Wurtland, Bellefonte, Westwood, Hanging Rock, Brushart, Grays Branch,
and Pedro.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southeastern Ohio.
Area Description:
Greenup; Boyd; Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov