Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 1 at 5:53PM EDT until April 1 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 2:53pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 553 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Winfield, or 6
miles northeast of Fairmont, moving east at 30 mph. Another severe
thunderstorm was located near Bruceton Mills with the same motion.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Morgantown, Fairmont, Westover, Kingwood, Barrackville, Granville,
Brookhaven, Rivesville, Grant Town, Reedsville, Masontown,
Albright, Brandonville, Bruceton Mills, Laurel Run, Cheat Lake,
Browns Chapel, Valley Point and Booth.
Instruction:
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large
hail.
Area Description:
Marion, WV; Monongalia, WV; Preston, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender: