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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Charleston WV

327 PM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025

 

OHZ075-084-262000-

Athens OH-Vinton OH-

327 PM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN VINTON AND WESTERN

ATHENS COUNTIES THROUGH 400 PM EDT...



At 327 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near

Lake Hope State Park, moving northeast at 25 mph.



HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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, Nelsonville, Mcarthur, Lake Hope State Park, Chauncey,

Buchtel, Zaleski, Creola, and The Plains.



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 3928 8204 3921 8252 3935 8257 3937 8253

      3937 8252 3938 8251 3940 8248 3939 8229

      3947 8228 3947 8217 3951 8216

TIME...MOT...LOC 1927Z 236DEG 22KT 3931 8243 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN

MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH



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JMC

