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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
1258 PM EDT Wed Jul 9 2025
 

WVZ042-091715-
Mercer WV-
1258 PM EDT Wed Jul 9 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT 
NORTHWESTERN MERCER COUNTY THROUGH 115 PM EDT...

At 1258 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Matoaka, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Matoaka...
Kegley...
Wenonah...
and Coaldale.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in
ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and
minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid
hydroplaning.

&&

LAT...LON 3742 8131 3741 8129 3742 8128 3746 8131
      3747 8128 3750 8126 3751 8123 3751 8122
      3752 8121 3739 8111 3735 8135 3736 8135
TIME...MOT...LOC 1658Z 242DEG 20KT 3741 8129 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

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