Special Weather Statement for Tyler; Doddridge; Harrison +1 more
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What is happening
At 400 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Fairview to near Middlebourne. Movement was east at 20 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...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for northern West Virginia.
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Bulletin details
At 400 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Fairview to near Middlebourne. Movement was east at 20 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... Clarksburg, Middlebourne, Bridgeport, Shinnston, Lumberport, Enterprise, Valley Falls, Grangeville, Alma, Meadland, Wallace, Lima, Center Point, Sedalia, McGee, and Meadowbrook. This includes Interstate 79 between mile markers 123 and 128.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 4:00PM 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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