Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 13 at 3:55PM EDT until May 13 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 12:55pm
Expires:
May 13, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 355 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Barrackville,
or 6 miles north of Fairmont, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Morgantown, Fairmont, Westover, Star City, Winfield, Barrackville,
Granville, Fairview, Newburg, Brookhaven, Cassville, Rivesville,
Grant Town, Reedsville, Masontown, Tunnelton, Booth and Browns
Chapel.
Instruction:
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large
hail.
Area Description:
Marion, WV; Monongalia, WV; Preston, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov