Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 2:48AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 11:48pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
At 248 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Stonewall Jackson, or 8 miles south of Weston, moving east at 25 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...
Buckhannon, Rock Cave, Walkersville, Volga, Ireland, Ellamore,
Lorentz, Tallmansville, Overhill, Hodgesville, Horner, and French
Creek.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 79 between mile markers 90 and 92.
Route 33 between mile markers 1 and 17.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Lewis; Upshur; Barbour; Northwest Randolph
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov