Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Charleston WV
AREA: Athens; Vinton
SENT: 2026-07-06T14:28:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 2:28PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

At 227 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Lake Hope State Park, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts to 50 mph and pea 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…
Athens, Albany, Lake Hope State Park, Chauncey, Zaleski, and The
Plains.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-06T15:00:00-04:00