Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 9:56PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 6:56pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 955 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Denton, or near Grayson, moving northeast at 20 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...
Grayson, Cannonsburg, Princess, Oldtown, Coalton, Denton, Rush,
Hopewell, Mavity, and Hitchins.
This includes Interstate 64 in Kentucky between mile markers 166 and
187.
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.
Area Description:
Greenup; Carter; Boyd
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: