Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 5:19PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 2:19pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 519 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Somerset, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Somerset.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Perry
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov