Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 7:09AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 4:09am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 4:45am
Description:
At 709 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rock Cave, or 12 miles south of Buckhannon, moving northeast at 55
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Elkins, Buckhannon, Philippi, Audra State Park, Belington, Mill
Creek, Dailey, Rock Cave, Beverly, Junior, Womelsdorf (Coalton),
Alexander, Eden, Glady, Helvetia, Alton, Bowden, Kerens,
Walkersville, and Ellamore.
This includes Route 33 between mile markers 15 and 35.
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:
Lewis; Upshur; Barbour; Northwest Webster; Northwest Randolph; Southeast Randolph
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov