Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 3:23PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 12:23pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 322 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Parkersburg, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Parkersburg, Marietta, Belpre, Vienna, Williamstown, Belmont,
Mineralwells, Boaz, Lubeck, North Hills, Willow Island, Waverly,
Davisville, and Blennerhassett.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 167 and 186.
Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 3 and 23.
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.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to travel across
flooded roads. Find alternate routes. It takes only a few inches of
swiftly flowing water to carry vehicles away.
Area Description:
Washington; Wood; Pleasants
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov