Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 7:11PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 4:11pm
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 711 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Rock Cave, or 11 miles southwest of Buckhannon, moving northeast at
40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Buckhannon, Audra State Park, Belington, Rock Cave, Junior,
Womelsdorf (Coalton), Alexander, Volga, Lorentz, Century, Alton,
Walkersville, Ellamore, Tallmansville, Overhill, Hodgesville, Horner,
and French Creek.
This includes Route 33 between mile markers 3 and 34.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
northern and northeastern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Lewis; Upshur; Barbour; Northwest Randolph
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: