Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 4:18PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 1:18pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 417 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Elizabeth, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Harrisville, Elizabeth, North Bend State Park, Cairo, Cherry,
Smithville, Nutter Farm, Petroleum, Palestine, Lucille, Freeport,
Creston, Brohard, Berea, Macfarlan, and Munday.
This includes Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 27 and
36.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Wirt; Calhoun; Ritchie
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: