Severe Thunderstorm Warning 21, NWS Charleston, WV

Issued

Apr 7, 2020, 8:41 PM EDT (00:41 UTC)

Expired

Apr 7, 2020, 9:15 PM EDT

In force

34 min

Issued by

NWS Charleston, WV

Area

Storm-based polygon

Hail

1.25 in

Wind

60.0 mph

Counties Pocahontas County, WV, Randolph County, WV

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WUUS51 KRLX 080041
SVRRLX
WVC075-083-080115-
/O.NEW.KRLX.SV.W.0021.200408T0041Z-200408T0115Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
841 PM EDT Tue Apr 7 2020

The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  South central Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia...
  Northeastern Pocahontas County in northeastern West Virginia...

* Until 915 PM EDT.

* At 840 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Cass Scenic
  Railroad, moving southeast at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage 
           to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Cass Scenic Railroad, Greenbank, Durbin, Dunmore, Arbovale, Cheat
  Bridge, Bartow, Valley Head and Boyer.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows!

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Please report severe weather to the National Weather Service by
calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

You may also report severe weather by posting your report to the
Charleston West Virginia National Weather Service Facebook Page, or
by using the Twitter Hashtag, NWSRLX.

&&

LAT...LON 3843 7969 3838 7973 3836 7973 3835 7974
      3836 7977 3834 7977 3831 7981 3827 7979
      3825 7982 3824 7985 3856 8007 3865 7988
      3846 7969
TIME...MOT...LOC 0040Z 326DEG 33KT 3849 7989 

HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

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651 
WWUS51 KRLX 080059
SVSRLX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
859 PM EDT Tue Apr 7 2020

WVC083-080108-
/O.CAN.KRLX.SV.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200408T0115Z/
Randolph WV-
859 PM EDT Tue Apr 7 2020

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL RANDOLPH COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 3844 7994 3854 7977 3846 7969 3843 7969
      3838 7973 3836 7973 3835 7974 3836 7977
      3834 7977 3831 7981 3827 7979 3826 7980
TIME...MOT...LOC 0058Z 315DEG 23KT 3840 7978 

$$

WVC075-080115-
/O.CON.KRLX.SV.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200408T0115Z/
Pocahontas WV-
859 PM EDT Tue Apr 7 2020

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM EDT
FOR EAST CENTRAL POCAHONTAS COUNTY...

At 858 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Greenbank,
moving southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Greenbank, Arbovale and Boyer. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3844 7994 3854 7977 3846 7969 3843 7969
      3838 7973 3836 7973 3835 7974 3836 7977
      3834 7977 3831 7981 3827 7979 3826 7980
TIME...MOT...LOC 0058Z 315DEG 23KT 3840 7978 

HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

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826 
WWUS51 KRLX 080114
SVSRLX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
914 PM EDT Tue Apr 7 2020

WVC075-080124-
/O.EXP.KRLX.SV.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200408T0115Z/
Pocahontas WV-
914 PM EDT Tue Apr 7 2020

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL POCAHONTAS COUNTY
WILL EXPIRE AT 915 PM EDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Charleston West Virginia.

LAT...LON 3844 7994 3854 7977 3846 7969 3843 7969
      3838 7973 3836 7973 3835 7974 3836 7977
      3834 7977 3831 7981 3827 7979 3826 7980
TIME...MOT...LOC 0114Z 326DEG 33KT 3838 7976 

$$

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