Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 24 at 2:11PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2024 - 11:11am
Expires:
September 24, 2024 - 11:45am
Description:
At 211 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Twin Falls State Park, or 7 miles northeast of Pineville, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Beckley, Mabscott, Sophia, Crab Orchard, Dry Creek, Macarthur, Coal
City, Twin Falls State Park, Beaver, Daniels, Lester, Bolt, Glen
Daniel, and Maben.
This includes the following highways...
West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 36 and 45, and between
mile markers 49 and 51.
Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 120 and 121.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Wyoming; Northwest Raleigh; Southeast Raleigh
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV