Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 3:18PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 12:18pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 318 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Delbarton, or near Williamson, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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, Logan, Man, Delbarton, R.d. Bailey Lake, Mount
Gay-Shamrock, Holden, Mallory, Red Jacket, Chattaroy, Hinch, Gilbert
Creek, Amherstdale-Robinette, Matewan, Gilbert, West Logan, Mount
Gay, Chauncey, Myrtle, and Bruno.
This includes Route 119 between mile markers 2 and 29.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Mingo; Logan
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: