Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 5:42PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 2:42pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 542 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Letitia, or 11 miles south of Portsmouth, moving southeast at 20 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...
Greenup, Load, and Greenbo Lake.
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