Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 7:01PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 4:01pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 701 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles south of West Union, or 11 miles east of Harrisville, moving
east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Salem, New Milton, Avon, Grove, Leopold, and Blandville.
This includes Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 65 and
71.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
northern, north central and northwestern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Ritchie; Doddridge; Lewis; Harrison
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
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