Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 5:46PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 2:46pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 545 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles south of Addison (Webster Springs), or 12 miles south of
Webster Springs, moving northeast at 30 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.
Locations impacted include...
Marlinton, Cass Scenic Railroad, Snowshoe, Edray, Dunmore, Slaty
Fork, and Frost.
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:
Northwest Pocahontas; Southeast Pocahontas
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov