Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 5 at 9:07AM EDT until September 5 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 6:07am
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
At 907 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Leonard, or 8
miles east of Richwood, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Cranberry Mountain Nature Center.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Pocahontas, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov