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Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 5:08PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
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Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 5:08PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

At 507 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Addison (Webster Springs), or over Webster Springs, moving east at 20 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...

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09/21/2026 · Pocahontas & Upshur Region edition

**Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 5:08PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV**

At 507 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Addison (Webster Springs), or over Webster Springs, moving east at 20 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... Webster Springs, Addison (Webster Springs), Diana, Bergoo, and Waneta.

**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 5:08 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 21, 2026 5:45 PM UTC

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

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