Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 4:20AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 1:20am
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
At 420 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Buckhannon, moving east at 35 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...
Buckhannon, Philippi, Audra State Park, Belington, Junior, Montrose,
Volga, Lorentz, Nestorville, Kerens, Ellamore, Tallmansville,
Overhill, Hodgesville, and French Creek.
This includes Route 33 between mile markers 4 and 35.
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 Flash Flood Watch remains in effect. Heavy downpours could cause
rapid rises in water. If rising water is observed, move to higher
ground. Do not drive into areas covered by water.
Area Description:
Lewis; Upshur; Barbour; Northwest Randolph
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: