Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 4:22PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 1:22pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 422 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Hanover, or 9 miles west of Welch, 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...
Pineville, Oceana, Twin Falls State Park, Davy, Kopperston, Clear
Fork, Cyclone, Wolf Pen, Maben, and Baileysville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southern and southeastern West Virginia.
Area Description:
McDowell; Wyoming
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: