Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 21 at 4:34PM EDT until September 21 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 1:34pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
SVRRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Raleigh County in southeastern West Virginia...
South central Fayette County in southeastern West Virginia...
* Until 500 PM EDT.
* At 434 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Beaver, or
near Beckley, moving southeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Beckley, Mabscott, Sophia, Crab Orchard, Dry Creek, Macarthur,
Shady Spring, Beaver, Daniels, Piney View, Stanaford, Prosperity,
Bradley, and Coal City.
This includes the following highways...
West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 31 and 46.
Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 120 and 137.
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:
Fayette, WV; Raleigh, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov