Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 14 at 6:17PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 14, 2026 - 3:17pm
Expires:
October 14, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 617 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles southeast of Harrisville, moving southeast 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...
Pullman, Auburn, Baldwin, Avon, Grove, Leopold, Troy, Newberne, New
Milton, Alum Bridge, Linn, Coxs Mills, and Berea.
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