Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 3:31PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 12:31pm
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 330 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Montgomery, or 14 miles northwest of Fayetteville, moving east at 40
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...
Summersville, Montgomery, Ansted, Smithers, Gauley Bridge, Pratt,
Hawks Nest State Park, Powellton, Handley, Bickmore, Swiss, Indore,
Bentree, Kesslers Cross Lanes, Drennan, and Pond Gap.
This includes the following highways...
West Virginia Turnpike near mile marker 74.
Route 19 between mile markers 25 and 36, and between mile markers 39
and 40.
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 cause elevated levels on
small creeks and streams, and ponding of water in urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses, as well as other poor drainage
areas and low lying spots.
Area Description:
Kanawha; Clay; Northwest Fayette; Northwest Nicholas
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov