Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 4:13PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 1:13pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 413 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Beckley, moving east at 15 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...
Beckley, Mabscott, Sophia, Crab Orchard, Dry Creek, Macarthur,
Bradley, Shady Spring, Prosperity, Beaver, Daniels, Piney View,
Stanaford, and Coal City.
This includes the following highways...
West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 33 and 50.
Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 120 and 137.
Route 19 between mile markers 1 and 4.
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:
Northwest Raleigh; Southeast Raleigh; Southeast Fayette
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov