Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 4:01PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 1:01pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 400 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Daniels, or near Beckley, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
Beckley, Sophia, Crab Orchard, Macarthur, Shady Spring, Beaver,
Daniels, Coal City, and Meadow Bridge.
This includes the following highways...
West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 33 and 41.
Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 120 and 137.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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 800 PM EDT for
southeastern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Southeast Raleigh; Southeast Fayette
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: