Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 3:58PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2024 - 12:58pm
Expires:
September 21, 2024 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 358 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Kingwood, moving southeast 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Kingwood, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, Newburg, Reedsville, Masontown,
Albright, Tunnelton, Hannahsville, Aurora, Israel, Fellowsville,
Cathedral State Park, Valley Point, Elgon and Gladesville.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
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.
Area Description:
Preston; Eastern Preston; Western Tucker
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA