Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 4:51PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 1:51pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 450 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Ansted to near Mount Hope. Movement was
northeast 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...
Fayetteville, Rainelle, Babcock State Park, Oak Hill, Ansted,
Thurmond, and Nettie.
This includes Route 19 between mile markers 19 and 34.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southeastern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Northwest Fayette; Southeast Fayette; Northwest Nicholas; Southeast Nicholas
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: