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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1231 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026
 
WVZ039-525-091645-
Northwest Randolph WV-Upshur WV-
1231 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL RANDOLPH AND UPSHUR
COUNTIES THROUGH 1245 PM EDT...

At 1231 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Rock Cave, or 12 miles south of Buckhannon, moving east at 15 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...
Rock Cave, Alexander, Kanawha Head, Ellamore, Eden, Tallmansville,
Overhill, Alton, and French Creek.

This includes Route 33 between mile markers 16 and 17.
 
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.

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.

A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect. Heavy downpours could cause
rapid rises in water. If rising water is observed, move to higher
ground. Do not drive into areas covered by water.

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LAT...LON 3872 7999 3872 8035 3873 8035 3889 8037
      3893 8034 3901 8013
TIME...MOT...LOC 1631Z 264DEG 15KT 3882 8029 

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

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