Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 2:00pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 500 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Glenville, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Glenville, Cedar Creek State Park, Sand Fork, Alum Bridge, Baldwin,
Linn, Coxs Mills, Stouts Mills, and Troy.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Gilmer; Lewis
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov