West Virginia Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/29/2026 13:03

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 4:03PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 29, 2026 - 1:03pm
Expires: 
April 29, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 403 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Babcock State Park, moving east at 35 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. Locations impacted include... Rainelle... Quinwood... and Bingham.
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: 
Western Greenbrier
Forcast Office: 
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov