Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 5:44AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 2:44am
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
At 544 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Clarksburg, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Shinnston, Stonewood, Nutter Fort,
Lumberport, Anmoore, Enterprise, West Milford, Wolf Summit, Meadland,
Meadowbrook, and Despard.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 79 between mile markers 116 and 128.
Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 69 and 82.
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:
Harrison; Taylor
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov