Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 9:12PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 6:12pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 912 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 8 miles northeast of Sutton, moving east at 40 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...
Sutton, Rock Cave, Holly River State Park, Flatwoods, Alexander,
Eden, Cleveland, Helvetia, Exchange, Heaters, Walkersville, Kanawha
Head, Ireland, Centralia, Falls Mills, and French Creek.
This includes Interstate 79 between mile markers 60 and 75.
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:
Braxton; Lewis; Upshur; Northwest Webster; Northwest Randolph
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov