Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 7:57PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 4:57pm
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 757 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Salem, or 9 miles west of Clarksburg, moving east at 30 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...
Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Shinnston, Stonewood, Nutter Fort, Salem,
Lumberport, Anmoore, Enterprise, Meadowbrook, Wolf Summit, and
Despard.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 79 between mile markers 116 and 127.
Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 65 and 82.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm 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:
Doddridge; Harrison
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov