Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Charleston, WV

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

WVZ030-039-151915-
Upshur WV-Lewis WV-
258 PM EDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL LEWIS AND CENTRAL
UPSHUR COUNTIES THROUGH 315 PM EDT...

At 258 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rock Cave, or 7 miles southwest of Buckhannon, moving southeast at 30
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...
Alton and French Creek.

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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
northern and northeastern West Virginia.

&&

LAT...LON 3890 8040 3897 8037 3894 8021 3879 8020
TIME...MOT...LOC 1858Z 297DEG 28KT 3892 8033

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

$$

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