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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
356 PM EDT Wed May 22 2024

WVZ007-008-222030-
Jackson WV-Mason WV-
356 PM EDT Wed May 22 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL MASON AND SOUTHERN
JACKSON COUNTIES THROUGH 430 PM EDT...

At 356 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles southwest of Ripley, moving east 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, Kenna, Statts Mills, Evans, Given, Kentuck, Fairplain, and
Gay.

This includes Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 124
and 137.

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.

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.

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LAT...LON 3883 8193 3881 8152 3875 8153 3870 8154
      3867 8155 3864 8153 3866 8173 3869 8175
      3867 8181 3869 8194
TIME...MOT...LOC 1956Z 280DEG 27KT 3873 8186

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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