Wheeling, WV – The NWS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia, effective from 11:40 AM to 7:00 PM EDT on Tuesday. Residents should prepare for scattered damaging winds, large hail, and a potential tornado.
According to the NWS Storm Prediction Center, strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop and move across the area throughout the afternoon. Wind gusts up to 75 mph and hail up to 2 inches in diameter are primary concerns. The watch spans approximately 50 miles north and south of a line from Mansfield, OH to northeast of Harrisburg, PA.
Individuals in the affected areas should stay alert for severe weather alerts and take necessary precautions. The aviation sector should prepare for extreme turbulence, surface wind gusts up to 65 knots, and severe thunderstorms with hail. Monitor weather updates to stay informed and safe during these conditions.
