Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 12:08pm
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 306 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Marmet, or 10 miles south of Charleston, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Charleston, Clay, Montgomery, Chesapeake, Marmet, Ansted, Belle,
Cedar Grove, East Bank, Glasgow, Smithers, Gauley Bridge, Pratt,
Powellton, Glen, Hawks Nest State Park, Coal Fork, Handley, Seth, and
Dawes.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 96 and 97.
West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 71 and 95.
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.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will ponding of water in urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses, as well as other poor
drainage areas and low lying spots.
Area Description:
Kanawha; Boone; Clay; Northwest Fayette; Northwest Nicholas
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov