Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 2:18PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 11:18am
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 217 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southeast of Burnwell, or 12 miles southwest of Fayetteville,
moving southeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Beckley, Oak Hill, Mount Hope, Bradley, Prosperity, Piney View,
Stanaford, Powellton, Pax, Thurmond, and Artie.
This includes the following highways...
West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 47 and 65.
Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 125 and 131.
Route 19 between mile markers 1 and 13.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southeastern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Northwest Raleigh; Southeast Raleigh; Northwest Fayette; Southeast Fayette
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov