Special Weather Statement 05/30/2025 09:25 for West Virginia areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 30 at 12:25PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 30, 2025 - 9:25am
Expires: 
May 30, 2025 - 10:15am
Description: 
At 1224 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hode, or 9 miles east of Inez, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Madison, Logan, Chapmanville, Ranger, Mount Gay-Shamrock, Spurlockville, Harts, Chief Logan State, Holden, Gill, Kiahsville, Dunlow, Julian, Danville, West Logan, Kermit, Mitchell Heights, Mount Gay, Turtle Creek, and Crum. This includes Route 119 near mile marker 14, and between mile markers 16 and 61.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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: 
Wayne; Lincoln; Putnam; Mingo; Logan; Boone
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV