Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 4:16PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 1:16pm
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 415 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bingham, or 8 miles northeast of 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Rainelle.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northwest Fayette; Southeast Fayette; Northwest Nicholas; Southeast Nicholas
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov