Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 6:21PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 3:21pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 620 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Durbin, or 7 miles north of Yatesville Lake State Park, moving
southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Wayne, Beech Fork State Park, Durbin, East Lynn Lake, Burnaugh,
Centerville, Lockwood, Lavalette, East Lynn, and Buchanan.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
central West Virginia.
Area Description:
Boyd; Lawrence; Wayne; Cabell
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov