Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 24 at 2:28PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2024 - 11:28am
Expires:
September 24, 2024 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 228 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles east of Holly River State Park to 10
miles east of Addison (Webster Springs) to 10 miles northeast of
Richwood. Movement was 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...
Richwood, Marlinton, Cass Scenic Railroad, Webster Springs, Addison
(Webster Springs), Mill Creek, Snowshoe, Holly River State Park,
Mingo, Cowen, Durbin, Huttonsville, Cheat Bridge, Upper Glade,
Helvetia, Pickens, Waneta, Hacker Valley, Bergoo, and Diana.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Southeast Nicholas; Northwest Webster; Southeast Webster; Northwest Pocahontas; Southeast Pocahontas; Northwest Randolph; Southeast Randolph
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV