Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 9:32PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 6:32pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 932 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Audra State Park, moving northeast at 20 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...
Philippi, Audra State Park, Belington, Montrose, Moatsville, Volga,
and Nestorville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Upshur; Barbour; Northwest Randolph
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov