Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 4:06PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 1:06pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 406 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Burnwell, or 15 miles west of Fayetteville, moving northeast at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Oak Hill, Montgomery, Smithers, Burnwell, Powellton, Leewood, Artie,
and Eskdale.
This includes West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 58 and 74.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
central and southeastern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Kanawha; Northwest Raleigh; Northwest Fayette
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: