Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 21 at 8:29PM EDT until September 21 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 5:29pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 829 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Birch River, or
10 miles southwest of Sutton, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Sutton, Gassaway, Birch River, Little Birch, Frametown, Strange
Creek, and Wilsie.
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:
Braxton, WV; Clay, WV; Nicholas, WV; Webster, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov