Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 7:42PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 4:42pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 742 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Bridgeport, or near Clarksburg, moving east at 35 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, Grafton, Bridgeport, Stonewood, Nutter Fort, Anmoore,
Flemington, Valley Falls, Rosemont, Knottsville, Meadland, Tygart
Lake State Park, Thornton, McGee, Galloway, Meadowbrook, and Despard.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 79 between mile markers 115 and 129.
Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 79 and 82.
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.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
northern and northeastern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Harrison; Taylor; Barbour
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov