West Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/27/2026 16:00

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 27, 2026 - 4:00pm
Expires: 
August 27, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 700 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Beech Fork State Park, moving east at 10 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... Hamlin, Ranger, West Hamlin, Salt Rock, Branchland, and Myra.
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: 
Wayne; Cabell; Lincoln
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov