Special Weather Statement until 02:15PM 
At 157 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Birch River, or 9 miles south of Sutton, moving northwest at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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... Sutton, Boggs, and Little Birch. This includes the following highways... Interstate 79 between mile markers 57 and 60, and near mile marker 65. Route 19 between mile markers 60 and 68.
* AFFECTED AREAS: BRAXTON ... NORTHWEST NICHOLAS ... NORTHWEST WEBSTER
Instructions:
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.
Address/Location
Braxton County OES/E911
687 Days Dr
Sutton, WV 26601
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-765-3320
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP BRAXTON followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Special Weather Statement
