Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 21 at 4:58PM EDT until July 21 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 1:58pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 458 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Salem, or 10
miles northwest of Clarksburg, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Shinnston, Stonewood, Nutter Fort, Salem,
Lumberport, Anmoore, Enterprise, West Milford, Wolf Summit, Wallace,
Sedalia, Meadowbrook, and Despard.
Instruction:
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Doddridge, WV; Harrison, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: