Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 8:35PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 5:35pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 835 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Twin Falls State Park, or 7 miles north of Pineville, moving
northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Pineville, Sophia, Crab Orchard, Coal City, Twin Falls State Park,
Macarthur, Lester, Glen Daniel, Bolt, and Maben.
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:
Wyoming; Northwest Raleigh; Southeast Raleigh
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov