Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 24 at 1:47PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2024 - 10:47am
Expires:
September 24, 2024 - 11:15am
Description:
At 145 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles southeast of Glen, or 11 miles south of Clay, moving east at 20
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...
Summersville, Calvin, Kesslers Cross Lanes, Canvas, Drennan,
Muddlety, and Mount Nebo.
This includes Route 19 between mile markers 31 and 53.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Northwest Fayette; Northwest Nicholas; Southeast Nicholas
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV