Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 7:09PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 4:09pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 709 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near North Bend State Park to near Mineralwells
to 10 miles west of Elizabeth to Ravenswood. 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...
Harrisville, Elizabeth, Ravenswood, Cairo, Pullman, Cherry, Peewee,
Smithville, Walker, Petroleum, Palestine, Freeport, Greencastle,
Morristown, Brohard, Berea, Rockport, Macfarlan, and Burnt House.
This includes Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 147
and 166.
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
central, north central and northwestern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Jackson; Wood; Wirt; Calhoun; Ritchie
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: