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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
830 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

OHC009-115-180039-
/O.CAN.KRLX.SV.W.0075.000000T0000Z-240418T0045Z/
Morgan OH-Athens OH-
830 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL MORGAN AND
NORTHEASTERN ATHENS COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for southeastern
Ohio...and northwestern West Virginia.

&&

LAT...LON 3934 8165 3952 8158 3947 8131 3934 8136
      3934 8137 3932 8136 3926 8138
TIME...MOT...LOC 0029Z 289DEG 40KT 3942 8145

$$

OHC167-WVC107-180045-
/O.CON.KRLX.SV.W.0075.000000T0000Z-240418T0045Z/
Washington OH-Wood WV-
830 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM EDT
FOR CENTRAL WASHINGTON AND NORTH CENTRAL WOOD COUNTIES...

At 829 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Marietta,
moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Marietta, Vienna, Williamstown, Boaz, North Hills, Waverly, Fleming,
and Devola.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for southeastern
Ohio...and northwestern West Virginia.

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature`s leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3934 8165 3952 8158 3947 8131 3934 8136
      3934 8137 3932 8136 3926 8138
TIME...MOT...LOC 0029Z 289DEG 40KT 3942 8145

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

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