Interactive NWS Alert

Radar valid at 630 pm EDT, Apr 1st 2026

OHZ086-WVZ007-012230-
Gallia OH-Mason WV-
559 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN GALLIA AND
NORTHWESTERN MASON COUNTIES THROUGH 630 PM EDT...

At 559 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rio Grande, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, Rio Grande, Middleport, Henderson,
Cheshire, Adamsville, Lakin, and Kyger.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southeastern Ohio...and western West Virginia.

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LAT...LON 3888 8239 3901 8213 3900 8210 3897 8209
3898 8208 3899 8206 3884 8196 3877 8233
TIME...MOT...LOC 2159Z 247DEG 25KT 3886 8229

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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