Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

**Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV**

At 106 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over McConnelsville, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.

Locations impacted include... McConnelsville, Beverly, Malta, Bristol, Eagleport, and Hackney.

**What You Should Do:**

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

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 20, 2026 1:07 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 20, 2026 1:30 PM UTC

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