“Special Weather Statement until 03:30PM” from Braxton County OES/E911 : Nixle

Tuesday May 13th, 2025 :: 02:58 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Special Weather Statement until 03:30PM

At 257 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Holly River State Park, or 8 miles north of Webster Springs, moving north at 10 mph. HAZARD...Pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Addison (Webster Springs), Holly River State Park, Burnsville, Diana, Heaters, Walkersville, Hacker Valley, Ireland, Cleveland, and Falls Mills. This includes Interstate 79 between mile markers 74 and 79.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BRAXTON ... LEWIS ... UPSHUR ... NORTHWEST WEBSTER ... SOUTHEAST WEBSTER

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
Braxton County OES/E911
687 Days Dr
Sutton, WV 26601

Contact
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Non-emergencies: 304-765-3320

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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

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