Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 2:48AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

**Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 2:48AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV**

At 248 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Stonewall Jackson, or 8 miles south of Weston, moving east at 25 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... Buckhannon, Rock Cave, Walkersville, Volga, Ireland, Ellamore, Lorentz, Tallmansville, Overhill, Hodgesville, Horner, and French Creek.

This includes the following highways... Interstate 79 between mile markers 90 and 92. Route 33 between mile markers 1 and 17.

**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 2:48 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 21, 2026 3:15 AM UTC

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