Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 2:59PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 11:59am
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 259 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Grayson Lake State Park, moving northeast at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Huntington, Ashland, Grayson, Louisa, Wayne, Chesapeake, Blaine,
Beech Fork State Park, Cannonsburg, Grayson Lake State Park,
Yatesville Lake State Park, Kenova, Catlettsburg, Ceredo, Fort Gay,
Webbville, Princess, Coalton, Denton, and Burnaugh.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 64 in Kentucky between mile markers 164 and 191.
Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 1 and 11.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
These storms 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:
Greenup; Carter; Boyd; Lawrence; Lawrence; Wayne; Cabell
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: