Special Weather Statement for Harrison; Taylor; Barbour
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At 803 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bridgeport, or 8 miles northwest of Philippi, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include......
What the bulletin says to do
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.
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At 803 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bridgeport, or 8 miles northwest of Philippi, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Grafton, Philippi, Bridgeport, Anmoore, Flemington, Valley Falls, Moatsville, Rosemont, Knottsville, Meadland, Tygart Lake State Park, Thornton, McGee, and Galloway.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 2 at 8:03PM 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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