Special Weather Statement for Jackson; Vinton
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What is happening
At 440 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of Kingston to near Waverly. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. These storms 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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Bulletin details
At 440 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of Kingston to near Waverly. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Jackson, Coalton, Byer, Petersburg, Allensville, and Eagle Mills.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 4:40AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
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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.
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