Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 3:11PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 12:11pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 311 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Big Otter, or 13 miles north of Clay, moving east at 30 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...
Sutton, Gassaway, Big Otter, Nebo, Little Birch, Exchange, Frametown,
Wilsie, Servia, Rosedale, Nicut, and Chloe.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 79 between mile markers 41 and 65.
Route 19 between mile markers 66 and 68.
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.
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 900 PM EDT for
central and north central West Virginia.
Area Description:
Roane; Calhoun; Clay; Braxton; Gilmer
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: