Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 2:05PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 11:05am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 205 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near South Zanesville to near New Lexington.
Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
McConnelsville, Crooksville, Malta, Bristol, Eagleport, and Hackney.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southeastern Ohio.
Area Description:
Perry; Morgan
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov