Special Weather Statement for Jackson; Gallia; Mason
Official alert fields
What you need to know
- Effective
- Ended
- Official severity
- Moderate
- Official urgency
- Expected
- Official certainty
- Observed
What is happening
At 348 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Rio Grande, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, Rio...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for southeastern Ohio...and western West Virginia.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 348 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Rio Grande, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, Rio Grande, Henderson, Vinton, Adamsville, Gallopolis Ferry, Gage, and Centerpoint.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 3:48PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Charleston WV. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
- CAP status
- Actual
- Message type
- Alert
- Last collected