Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 5:09PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 2:09pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 508 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles west of Letitia, or 13 miles southwest of Portsmouth, moving
southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Portsmouth, South Shore, Load, Letitia, Grays Branch, South
Portsmouth, and Warnock.
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.
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:
Greenup
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov