Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 11:20AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 8:20am
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 8:45am
Description:
At 1120 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southwest of Jacksonburg, or 10 miles east of Middlebourne,
moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Middlebourne and Lima.
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.
Area Description:
Tyler; Doddridge
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov