Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 7:28AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 4:28am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
At 728 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southeast of Holly River State Park, or 10 miles northeast of
Webster Springs, 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...
Mill Creek, Dailey, Holly River State Park, Mingo, Durbin,
Huttonsville, Monterville, Cheat Bridge, Bartow, Slaty Fork, Glady,
Helvetia, Pickens, Waneta, Hacker Valley, Valley Head, Bergoo, and
Boyer.
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:
Northwest Webster; Southeast Webster; Northwest Pocahontas; Northwest Randolph; Southeast Randolph
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov