Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 27 at 3:31PM EDT until May 27 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 12:31pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 331 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Jacksonburg, or
14 miles west of Mannington, moving southeast at 25 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...
Mannington, Smithfield, Curtisville, Folsom, Grangeville and
Rachel.
Instruction:
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large
hail.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Marion, WV; Wetzel, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov