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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Lewis, WV; Upshur, WV

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Lewis, Upshur
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Severe
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Immediate
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Observed

What is happening

At 255 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Rock Cave, or 7 miles southwest of Buckhannon, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted...

What the bulletin says to do

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

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Bulletin details

At 255 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Rock Cave, or 7 miles southwest of Buckhannon, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Buckhannon, Rock Cave, Tallmansville, Overhill, and French Creek.

Lifecycle record

Official revisions

3 captured
  1. Update

    Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 21 at 2:55PM EDT until July 21 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

    Official revision
  2. Update

    Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 21 at 2:43PM EDT until July 21 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

    Official revision
  3. Alert

    Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 21 at 2:15PM EDT until July 21 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Charleston WV. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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