Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 14 at 5:43PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 14, 2026 - 2:43pm
Expires:
October 14, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 543 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pennsboro, or near Harrisville, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Harrisville, Pennsboro, Ellenboro, Pullman, New Milton, Greenwood,
Avon, Grove, and Leopold.
This includes Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 37 and
49.
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:
Ritchie; Doddridge; Gilmer; Lewis
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov