Special Weather Statement for Northwest Fayette; Southeast Fayette; Northwest Nicholas +3 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas
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- Moderate
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- Observed
What is happening
At 835 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Craigsville to near Powellton. Movement was southeast at 50 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...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 835 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Craigsville to near Powellton. Movement was southeast at 50 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... Summersville, Fayetteville, Richwood, Rainelle, Babcock State Park, Oak Hill, Ansted, Smithers, Gauley Bridge, Craigsville, Hawks Nest State Park, Powellton, Meadow Bridge, Hillsboro, Canvas, Muddlety, Swiss, Nettie, Calvin, and Kesslers Cross Lanes. This includes Route 19 between mile markers 15 and 51.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 8:36AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Official revision
Source and limitations
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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