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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
745 PM EDT Sat May 25 2024

PAZ075-076-WVZ509>512-260045-
Fayette Ridges PA-Fayette PA-Eastern Preston WV-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston WV-
Monongalia WV-Preston WV-
745 PM EDT Sat May 25 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL FAYETTE...
NORTHEASTERN MONONGALIA AND PRESTON COUNTIES THROUGH 845 PM EDT...

At 744 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Brookhaven, or near Morgantown, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Morgantown, Westover, Kingwood, Terra Alta, Brookhaven, Reedsville,
Masontown, Albright, Brandonville, Bruceton Mills, Valley Point,
Laurel Run, Hazelton, Cranesville, Clifton Mills, Cheat Lake, Booth,
and Cathedral State Park.

This includes the following highways...
  Interstate 68 in West Virginia between mile markers 1 and 31.
  Interstate 79 in West Virginia between mile markers 149 and 152.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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.

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LAT...LON 3960 8002 3978 7984 3972 7940 3972 7948
      3930 7949
TIME...MOT...LOC 2344Z 304DEG 23KT 3964 7988

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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