Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 3:42PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 12:42pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 341 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Glen Burke, or near Richlands, moving southeast at 15 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern
Buchanan County.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Buchanan
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov