Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 7:41PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 4:41pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 741 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Sandyville to 7 miles northwest of Buffalo.
Movement was east 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...
Ripley, Sandyville, Leon, Cottageville, Grimms Landing, Statts Mills,
Evans, Given, Southside, Leroy, Fairplain, and Gay.
This includes Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 129
and 145.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
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
western, central and northwestern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Mason; Jackson; Putnam; Roane
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: