Special Weather Statement for Pleasants; Tyler; Ritchie +2 more
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What is happening
At 423 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near West Union to near St. Marys. Movement was southeast at 20 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...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for northern and northwestern West Virginia.
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Bulletin details
At 423 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near West Union to near St. Marys. Movement was southeast at 20 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... Clarksburg, Harrisville, Salem, Pennsboro, West Union, North Bend State Park, Ellenboro, Pullman, Greenwood, Blandville, Maxwell, Wolf Summit, New Milton, Smithburg, Mountain, Hebron, Pike, Canton, and Highland. This includes Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 31 and 75, and near mile marker 77.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 4:24PM 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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