Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 3:23PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 12:23pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 322 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Delbarton, or near Williamson, 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...
Williamson, Delbarton, R.d. Bailey Lake, Gilbert Creek, Red Jacket,
Chattaroy, Hinch, Buskirk, South Williamson, Aflex, Matewan, Gilbert,
Myrtle, Hampden, Pie, Bruno, Varney, Sarah Ann, and Meador.
This includes Route 119 between mile markers 4 and 18.
Instruction:
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.
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.
Area Description:
Buchanan; Mingo; Logan; McDowell
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov