Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 1:08PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 10:08am
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
At 107 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 11 miles northeast of Sutton, moving northeast at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Walkersville, Sand Run, Horner, Ireland, French Creek, and Lorentz.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 79 between mile markers 84 and 89.
Route 33 between mile markers 3 and 7.
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:
Braxton; Lewis; Upshur
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov