Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 8:21PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 5:21pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 821 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southeast of West Union, or 15 miles northwest of Weston,
moving east 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...
Salem, Jackson Mill, Jane Lew, New Milton, Blandville, Avon, Grove,
Leopold, and Wolf Summit.
This includes Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 63 and
72.
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:
Doddridge; Lewis; Harrison
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov