Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 2:04PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 11:04am
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 203 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ranger, or 7 miles south of Hamlin, moving east at 10 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...
Ranger, Spurlockville, Alum Creek, Palermo, Griffithsville,
Sweetland, Woodville, Alkol, Mud, Yawkey, and Myra.
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:
Lincoln; Boone
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: