West Virginia Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/13/2026 13:01

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 13 at 4:01PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 13, 2026 - 1:01pm
Expires: 
May 13, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 400 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southeast of Harrisville, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Pullman, Auburn, New Milton, Camden, Alum Bridge, Blandville, Berea, Avon, Grove, and Leopold.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Ritchie; Doddridge; Gilmer; Lewis
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov