Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 5:55PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 2:55pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 554 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Gauley Bridge, or 7 miles northwest of Fayetteville, moving northeast
at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Fayetteville, Ansted, Smithers, Gauley Bridge, Hawks Nest State Park,
Powellton, and Swiss.
This includes Route 19 between mile markers 18 and 27, and near mile
marker 30.
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.
Area Description:
Northwest Fayette; Northwest Nicholas
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: