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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1256 PM EDT Wed May 22 2024

KYZ101-OHZ087-221730-
Greenup KY-Lawrence OH-
1256 PM EDT Wed May 22 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT GREENUP AND NORTHWESTERN
LAWRENCE COUNTIES THROUGH 130 PM EDT...

At 1255 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of Letitia, or 14 miles southwest of Portsmouth, moving
east 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...
Ironton, Greenup, Load, Greenbo Lake, Letitia, Franklin Furnace,
Flatwoods, Russell, Raceland, Worthington, South Shore, Wurtland,
Bellefonte, Hanging Rock, Brushart, Haverhill, Warnock, Grays Branch,
Pedro, and South Portsmouth.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3859 8307 3863 8307 3868 8303 3873 8303
      3872 8298 3875 8292 3875 8288 3861 8285
      3857 8281 3860 8274 3865 8277 3868 8276
      3868 8271 3875 8270 3875 8266 3878 8266
      3878 8263 3849 8268 3845 8275 3851 8316
TIME...MOT...LOC 1655Z 273DEG 33KT 3861 8314

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

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