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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
819 PM EDT Fri May 2 2025
 

WVZ018-019-029-030100-
Calhoun WV-Ritchie WV-Gilmer WV-
819 PM EDT Fri May 2 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN CALHOUN...SOUTHEASTERN
RITCHIE AND NORTHWESTERN GILMER COUNTIES THROUGH 900 PM EDT...

At 818 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Grantsville, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size 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...
Glenville, Grantsville, Newberne, Smithville, Big Springs, Tanner,
Burnt House, and Berea.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 3893 8078 3891 8115 3897 8123 3903 8116
      3903 8117 3917 8096
TIME...MOT...LOC 0018Z 251DEG 23KT 3895 8117 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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