iNWS Alert

OHZ083-086-WVZ007-162015-
Jackson OH-Gallia OH-Mason WV-
348 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL GALLIA...SOUTHEASTERN
JACKSON AND NORTHWESTERN MASON COUNTIES THROUGH 415 PM EDT...

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.

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.

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

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LAT...LON 3885 8254 3898 8241 3892 8199 3865 8215
TIME...MOT...LOC 1948Z 290DEG 24KT 3889 8241

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH