Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 8:18PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 5:18pm
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 817 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Racine, moving southeast at 30 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...
Ripley, Racine, Ravenswood, New Haven, Sandyville, Syracuse, Hartford
City, Mount Alto, Given, Cottageville, Evans, Leroy, Fairplain, and
Letart.
This includes Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 131
and 148.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Meigs; Mason; Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: