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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
445 PM EDT Mon Sep 23 2024

WVZ042-232130-
Mercer WV-
445 PM EDT Mon Sep 23 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT
CENTRAL MERCER COUNTY THROUGH 530 PM EDT...

At 445 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mullens, or 9 miles southeast of Pineville, moving southeast at 30
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...
Princeton...
Athens...
Matoaka...
Camp Creek...
Camp Creek State Park...
Flat Top...
and Kegley.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in
ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and
minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid
hydroplaning.

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LAT...LON 3742 8131 3741 8129 3742 8128 3746 8131
      3747 8128 3750 8126 3751 8121 3754 8120
      3757 8120 3760 8113 3758 8109 3748 8093
      3730 8114 3740 8133
TIME...MOT...LOC 2045Z 299DEG 25KT 3752 8138

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

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