Ohio Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/20/2026 06:17

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 9:17AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 20, 2026 - 6:17am
Expires: 
May 20, 2026 - 6:30am
Description: 
At 917 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Athens, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Athens, Amesville, and Stroud Run State Park.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Athens; Washington
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV