Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 2:50PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 11:50am
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 249 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Oppy, or 9 miles northwest of Williamson, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size 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...
Williamson, Delbarton, Holden, Mount Gay-Shamrock, Chattaroy, Kermit,
Verdunville, Chauncey, Myrtle, Switzer, Naugatuck, Dingess, Sarah
Ann, and Lenore.
This includes Route 119 between mile markers 1 and 29.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southern and western West Virginia.
Area Description:
Mingo; Logan
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: