Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 7:49PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 4:49pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 749 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mineralwells, or 7 miles southeast of Parkersburg, moving east at 40
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...
Parkersburg, Harrisville, Mineralwells, North Bend State Park,
Ellenboro, Cairo, Nutter Farm, Walker, Maxwell, Petroleum, Schultz,
Pike, Freeport, Davisville, Greencastle, and Highland.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 171 and 175.
Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 12 and 38.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
northwestern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Wood; Pleasants; Wirt; Ritchie
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: