Weather Alert
Kanawha County, WV
Status: Alert Ended
Start: 5/17/25 12:05 AM
End: 5/17/25 12:15 AM
Dur: 00:10
Canceled 5/17/25 12:15 AM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 12:05AM EDT until May 17 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
At 1205 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Alum Creek to near Chapmanville, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Charleston, Madison, Jefferson, South Charleston, St. Albans, Dunbar, Chapmanville, Van, Spurlockville, Institute, Tornado, Chief Logan State, Alum Creek, Julian, Danville, Mitchell Heights, Seth, Turtle Creek, Prenter, and Ashford.



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