Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued in Doddridge, Pleasants and Ritchie, West Virginia
Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by the for Doddridge, Pleasants and Ritchie Counties in West Virginia.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
The alert was issued at 5:10 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 5:45 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as observed.
Storm Details
A severe thunderstorm was located near North Bend State Park, or 8 miles south of St. Marys, moving east at 35 mph
Hazards
60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail
Potential Impact
Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees
Locations Mentioned
Harrisville, Pennsboro, North Bend State Park, Ellenboro, Cairo, Pullman, Greenwood, Nutter Farm, Maxwell, Schultz, Pike, Berea, and Highland. This includes Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 25 and 49
Areas Affected
The warning covers Doddridge, Pleasants and Ritchie Counties in West Virginia.
Safety Information
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
