Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 4:02PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2025 - 1:02pm
Expires:
May 4, 2025 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 401 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of Elkview, or 15 miles northeast of Charleston, moving
north at 25 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...
Ripley, Sissonville, Clendenin, Kenna, Statts Mills, Harmony, Given,
Kentuck, Fairplain, Gay, Walton, and Gandeeville.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 79 between mile markers 10 and 18.
Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 117 and 137.
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:
Jackson; Kanawha; Roane
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV