Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 21 at 8:37PM EDT until July 21 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 5:37pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 837 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Powellton, or 9
miles west of Fayetteville, moving southeast at 30 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...
Fayetteville, Babcock State Park, Oak Hill, Mount Hope, Ansted,
Smithers, Gauley Bridge, Hawks Nest State Park, Powellton, and
Thurmond.
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:
Fayette, WV; Nicholas, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
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