Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 16 at 3:26PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 16, 2026 - 12:26pm
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 325 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Belington, or near Elkins, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Elkins, Belington, Beverly, Junior, Womelsdorf (Coalton), Montrose,
Pheasant Run, Bowden, and Kerens.
This includes Route 33 between mile markers 31 and 35.
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:
Barbour; Northwest Randolph; Southeast Randolph
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov