Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 12:50PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 9:50am
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1249 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Philippi, moving northeast at 30 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...
Grafton, Philippi, Flemington, Moatsville, Tygart Lake State Park,
Volga, Thornton, Knottsville, Hodgesville, Century, Galloway, and
Nestorville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
These storms 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:
Harrison; Taylor; Upshur; Barbour
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov