Special Weather Statement West Virginia | Effective 04/02/2026 16:05

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 2 at 7:05PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 2, 2026 - 4:05pm
Expires: 
April 2, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 705 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Snowshoe, or 7 miles southwest of Cass Scenic Railroad, moving northeast at 15 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... Cass Scenic Railroad, Snowshoe, Mingo, and Valley Head.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Northwest Pocahontas; Southeast Pocahontas; Southeast Randolph
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV