Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 23 at 4:09AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 23, 2026 - 1:09am
Expires:
March 23, 2026 - 1:45am
Description:
At 409 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ansted, or 8 miles northeast of Fayetteville, moving east at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Summersville, Fayetteville, Rainelle, Babcock State Park, Oak Hill,
Ansted, Hawks Nest State Park, Meadow Bridge, Thurmond, Nettie,
Kesslers Cross Lanes, Drennan, and Mount Nebo.
This includes Route 19 between mile markers 12 and 40.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northwest Fayette; Southeast Fayette; Northwest Nicholas; Southeast Nicholas
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: