Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 1:28PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 10:28am
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 128 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Beverly, moving east at 35 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...
Beverly, Lowell, Macksburg, Lower Salem, Hackney, and Devola.
This includes Interstate 77 in Ohio between mile markers 6 and 17.
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:
Morgan; Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov