Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 13 at 4:47PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 1:47pm
Expires:
May 13, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 446 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Holly River State Park, or 17 miles east of Sutton, moving east at 45
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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...
Eden, Alexander, Helvetia, Pickens, Cleveland, and Kanawha Head.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Braxton; Lewis; Upshur; Northwest Webster; Northwest Randolph; Southeast Randolph
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov