Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 9:57PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 6:57pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 956 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Belington, or near Audra State Park, 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...
Belington, Junior, Montrose, Pheasant Run, and Kerens.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Barbour; Northwest Randolph
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov