Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Charleston, WV
Issued by NWS Charleston, WV
346 WWUS81 KRLX 161758 SPSRLX Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 158 PM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024 OHZ085-086-WVZ007-161845- Meigs OH-Gallia OH-Mason WV- 158 PM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN MEIGS... NORTHEASTERN GALLIA AND NORTHWESTERN MASON COUNTIES THROUGH 245 PM EDT... At 158 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Rio Grande, moving northeast 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... Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, Rio Grande, Middleport, Henderson, Cheshire, Adamsville, Lakin, Gage, Centerpoint, and Kyger. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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. && LAT...LON 3887 8245 3905 8209 3886 8200 3879 8241 3886 8246 TIME...MOT...LOC 1758Z 244DEG 23KT 3884 8239 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ 14