Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 1:43PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 10:43am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 142 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Yatesville Lake State Park, moving northeast at 35 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...
Huntington, Ashland, Louisa, Wayne, Beech Fork State Park, Yatesville
Lake State Park, Cannonsburg, Kenova, Catlettsburg, Ceredo, Fort Gay,
Webbville, Durbin, Burnaugh, Centerville, South Point, Burlington,
Lockwood, Lavalette, and Buchanan.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 64 in Kentucky between mile markers 184 and 191.
Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 1 and 5.
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.
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:
Carter; Boyd; Lawrence; Lawrence; Wayne
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: