Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Charleston, WV
Issued by NWS Charleston, WV
384 WWUS81 KRLX 211928 SPSRLX Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 328 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024 WVZ011-020-211945- Doddridge WV-Tyler WV- 328 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL DODDRIDGE AND SOUTHEASTERN TYLER COUNTIES THROUGH 345 PM EDT... At 328 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near West Union, or 10 miles southeast of Middlebourne, moving southeast 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... West Union, Smithburg, Canton, and Blandville. This includes Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 51 and 62. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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 3932 8056 3932 8058 3931 8058 3922 8079 3938 8085 3944 8078 TIME...MOT...LOC 1928Z 323DEG 23KT 3937 8077 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ 01