Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 14 at 4:59PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 14, 2026 - 1:59pm
Expires:
October 14, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 458 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Belmont, or near St. Marys, moving east 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...
Harrisville, St. Marys, Belmont, North Bend State Park, Ellenboro,
Schultz, Hebron, Pike, Willow Island, Maxwell, and Highland.
This includes Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 29 and
39.
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:
Wood; Pleasants; Ritchie
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov