Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 4:31PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2025 - 1:31pm
Expires:
May 5, 2025 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 431 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over northwestern Perry County, moving north at 15 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...
Somerset, Thornport, Harbor Hills, Thornville, Junction City, and
Glenford.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Charleston West Virginia.
Area Description:
Perry
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV