Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 5:08PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 2:08pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 508 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ravenswood, or near Forked Run State Park, moving northeast at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Ravenswood, Morristown, Rockport, and Portland.
This includes Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 146
and 167.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Meigs; Jackson; Wood; Wirt
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: