Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 3:12PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 12:12pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 311 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Chesapeake, moving northeast at 15 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...
Huntington, Chesapeake, Proctorville, Barboursville, Ona, Athalia,
and Pea Ridge.
This includes Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 7
and 22.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southeastern Ohio...and central West Virginia.
Area Description:
Lawrence; Cabell
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov