Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 2:08PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2025 - 11:08am
Expires:
May 16, 2025 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 208 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from West Union to near Audra State Park. Movement
was east at 40 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...
Clarksburg, Grafton, Philippi, Audra State Park, Bridgeport,
Shinnston, Belington, Stonewood, Nutter Fort, Salem, Lumberport, West
Union, Anmoore, Enterprise, West Milford, Junior, Lost Creek,
Flemington, Montrose, and Valley Falls.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 79 between mile markers 107 and 128.
Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 49 and 82.
Instruction:
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Tyler; Doddridge; Harrison; Taylor; Upshur; Barbour; Northwest Randolph
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV