{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.e46a10dc18d40934a2e59589e8d798e2e7e118c0.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 6:54PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-20","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.e46a10dc18d40934a2e59589e8d798e2e7e118c0.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Charleston WV"},"word_count":191,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 6:54PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Braxton; Gilmer; Lewis\n**Issued by:** NWS Charleston WV\n**Sent:** 2026-05-20T18:54:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-20T18:54:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-20T19:30:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 654 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8\nmiles southeast of Cedar Creek State Park, or 9 miles southeast of\nGlenville, moving northeast at 30 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is\npossible.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nBurnsville, Sand Fork, Stouts Mills, Sand Run, and Cedarville.\n\nThis includes Interstate 79 between mile markers 74 and 92.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nTorrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to\nlocalized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded\nroadways.\n\nThis storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio\nstations and available television stations for additional information\nand possible warnings from the National Weather Service.\n\nA Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for\nnorthern and north central West Virginia."}