Special Weather Statement for Lewis; Harrison; Upshur +1 more
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At 242 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Stonewall Jackson, or near Weston, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Buckhannon,...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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 242 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Stonewall Jackson, or near Weston, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Buckhannon, Weston, Stonewall Jackson, Jackson Mill, Jane Lew, Volga, Lorentz, Century, Walkersville, Tallmansville, Overhill, Hodgesville, Horner, and French Creek. This includes the following highways... Interstate 79 between mile markers 90 and 106. Route 33 between mile markers 1 and 17.
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Special Weather Statement issued October 16 at 2:42PM 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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