Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 6:15pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 915 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Tornado, or near Nitro, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Charleston, Nitro, Jefferson, South Charleston, St. Albans, Dunbar,
Hurricane, Sissonville, Poca, Cross Lanes, Institute, Tornado, Teays
Valley, and Coal Fork.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 79 between mile markers 1 and 5.
Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 96 and 113.
Interstate 64 in West Virginia near mile marker 35, and between mile
markers 38 and 57.
West Virginia Turnpike near mile marker 95.
Route 119 between mile markers 75 and 80.
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:
Putnam; Kanawha
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov