Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 4 at 6:43PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 4, 2026 - 3:43pm
Expires:
March 4, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 643 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ansted, or 9 miles northeast of Fayetteville, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Richwood and Mount Nebo.
This includes Route 19 between mile markers 20 and 36.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Northwest Fayette; Southeast Fayette; Northwest Nicholas; Southeast Nicholas
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov