Special Weather Statement West Virginia | Effective 03/11/2026 02:39

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 5:39AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 11, 2026 - 2:39am
Expires: 
March 11, 2026 - 3:00am
Description: 
At 539 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Pennsboro, or near Harrisville, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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... Pennsboro, West Union, Ellenboro, Alma, Wick, Mountain, Greenwood, Hebron, Pike, Maxwell, Canton, and Highland. This includes Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 33 and 49, and near mile marker 54.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Pleasants; Tyler; Ritchie; Doddridge
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov