Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 3:38PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2025 - 12:38pm
Expires:
May 4, 2025 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 338 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles north of Buffalo, or 11 miles southeast of Point Pleasant,
moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Pomeroy, Racine, Ravenswood, New Haven, Mason, Syracuse, Hartford
City, Leon, Portland, Mount Alto, Southside, Cottageville, Grimms
Landing, and Letart.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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.
Area Description:
Meigs; Mason; Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV