Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 10:06AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 7:06am
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
At 1006 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Turkey Creek to Fishtrap Lake to Speight.
Movement was southeast at 35 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...
Williamson, Clintwood, Grundy, Haysi, Breaks Interstate, Davenport,
John Flannagan Lake, Delbarton, Gilbert Creek, Trammel, Big Rock, Red
Jacket, Chattaroy, Paw Paw, Hinch, South Williamson, Aflex, Matewan,
Clinchco, and Iaeger.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Dickenson; Buchanan; Mingo; McDowell
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov