Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/22/2026 07:20

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 10:20AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 22, 2026 - 7:20am
Expires: 
June 22, 2026 - 8:00am
Description: 
At 1020 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Yatesville Lake State Park, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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, Ironton, Grayson, Louisa, Coal Grove, Wayne, Chesapeake, Proctorville, Beech Fork State Park, Cannonsburg, Grayson Lake State Park, Yatesville Lake State Park, Barboursville, Kenova, Catlettsburg, Ceredo, Fort Gay, Coalton, and Denton. 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 23.
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: 
Greenup; Carter; Boyd; Lawrence; Gallia; Lawrence; Wayne; Cabell; Lincoln
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV