Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 2:00pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 500 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Holly River State Park, or 18 miles south of Buckhannon, moving
southeast at 15 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...
Mill Creek, Holly River State Park, Huttonsville, Alexander,
Monterville, Eden, Valley Head, Helvetia, and Pickens.
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.
Area Description:
Upshur; Northwest Webster; Southeast Webster; Northwest Randolph; Southeast Randolph
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov