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Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 7:10PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
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Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 7:10PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

At 710 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles east of Holly River State Park, or 19 miles northeast of Webster Springs, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree li...

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09/21/2026 · Buckhannon edition

**Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 7:10PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV**

At 710 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles east of Holly River State Park, or 19 miles northeast of Webster Springs, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.

Locations impacted include... Mill Creek, Huttonsville, Helvetia, and Pickens.

**What You Should 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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Charleston WV

- **Effective:** Sep 21, 2026 7:10 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 21, 2026 7:45 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*

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