Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 4:17PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 1:17pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 417 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southwest of Jackson, moving east at 35 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...
Jackson, Wellston, Hamden, Coalton, Petersburg, and Radcliffe.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Jackson; Vinton; Gallia
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: