Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Charleston, WV

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1124 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

WVC007-041-083-097-101-180330-
/O.CON.KRLX.SV.W.0090.000000T0000Z-240418T0330Z/
Randolph WV-Lewis WV-Braxton WV-Upshur WV-Webster WV-
1124 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 PM EDT
FOR WEST CENTRAL RANDOLPH...SOUTH CENTRAL LEWIS...NORTHEASTERN
BRAXTON...SOUTHWESTERN UPSHUR AND NORTHEASTERN WEBSTER COUNTIES...

At 1124 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Holly River
State Park, or 13 miles north of Webster Springs, moving southeast at
30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail from it and other
         thunderstorms in the area.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Holly River State Park, Flatwoods, Diana, Eden, Helvetia, Pickens,
Cleveland, Waneta, Heaters, Hacker Valley, Kanawha Head, Bergoo,
Centralia, and Falls Mills.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning
are occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately to shelter
inside a strong building. Stay away from windows. Lightning is one
of nature`s leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you
are close enough to be struck by lightning.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3869 8070 3885 8059 3870 8010 3846 8026
TIME...MOT...LOC 0324Z 297DEG 28KT 3867 8040

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

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