Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 6:57PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 3:57pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 657 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles south of Gilbert Creek, or 15 miles west of Welch, moving
northeast at 15 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...
Welch, Davy, Iaeger, Clear Fork, Panther, Coalwood, Avondale, and
Baileysville.
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.
Area Description:
McDowell; Wyoming
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov