Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Charleston, WV

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
345 PM EDT Mon Apr 15 2024

WVZ010-019-152000-
Ritchie WV-Pleasants WV-
345 PM EDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN PLEASANTS AND
NORTHWESTERN RITCHIE COUNTIES THROUGH 400 PM EDT...

At 345 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
North Bend State Park, or 7 miles south of St. Marys, moving east at
25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Harrisville, North Bend State Park, Ellenboro, Pike, Highland, and
Schultz.

This includes Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 29 and
39.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3934 8099 3919 8106 3927 8124 3927 8125
      3928 8125 3928 8126 3935 8124
TIME...MOT...LOC 1945Z 283DEG 23KT 3930 8117

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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