Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 10:07PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 7:07pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 1007 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Buckhannon, 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...
Buckhannon, Audra State Park, Tallmansville, Overhill, and Ellamore.
This includes Route 33 between mile markers 15 and 17.
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