Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 5:55PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 2:55pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 554 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Lubeck to near Forked Run State Park. Movement
was east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Mineralwells, Lubeck, Washington, Belleville, and Rockport.
This includes Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 154
and 170.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
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 Ohio...and northwestern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Jackson; Wood
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: