Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Charleston, WV

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
101 AM EDT Sat Apr 5 2025

OHZ066-067-050530-
Morgan OH-Perry OH-
101 AM EDT Sat Apr 5 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN PERRY AND NORTHERN
MORGAN COUNTIES THROUGH 130 AM EDT...

At 100 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Glouster, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Eagleport, Bristol, McConnelsville, Rendville, Hackney, Malta, and
Corning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect. Heavy downpours could cause
rapid rises in water. If rising water is observed, move to higher
ground. Do not drive into areas covered by water.

&&

LAT...LON 3975 8164 3967 8164 3966 8159 3965 8159
      3955 8205 3955 8209 3962 8217 3977 8194
TIME...MOT...LOC 0500Z 237DEG 34KT 3959 8203

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

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