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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1019 AM EDT Wed Jul 9 2025
 

WVZ517>519-091445-
Southeast Fayette WV-Northwest Nicholas WV-Northwest Fayette WV-
1019 AM EDT Wed Jul 9 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN NICHOLAS AND
CENTRAL FAYETTE COUNTIES THROUGH 1045 AM EDT...

At 1018 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Powellton, or near Fayetteville, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Fayetteville, Babcock State Park, Oak Hill, Ansted, Smithers, Gauley
Bridge, Hawks Nest State Park, and Powellton.

This includes Route 19 between mile markers 13 and 30.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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.

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LAT...LON 3800 8134 3809 8135 3814 8134 3815 8134
      3827 8095 3796 8087
TIME...MOT...LOC 1418Z 260DEG 21KT 3808 8122 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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