Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 5:10AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 2:10am
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 2:45am
Description:
At 510 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Somerset, moving east at 30 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...
New Lexington, Somerset, Perry State Forest, Crooksville, Junction
City, Glenford, and Rendville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Perry; Morgan
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov