West Virginia Weather 4/1 - Midday - Special Weather Statement
·2 min
The episode begins with Michael Mosby announcing active weather and a special weather statement for West Virginia. Doppler radar is tracking a storm near Peterstown in Mercer County moving east at 30 miles per hour. The morning started quiet with temperatures around 61 degrees at 4 a.m., but rapid warming is expected, reaching 83 degrees by 1 p.m. This warmth and humidity will fuel thunderstorm development starting around 2 p.m. Storm chances increase through the afternoon, peaking at 75 percent coverage around 7 p.m. These storms will continue into the overnight hours before tapering off after 1 a.m. Thursday. Southwest winds will shift to the west around 10 p.m. as the front moves through. Central West Virginia, including Charleston and surrounding counties, will see the first storms developing this afternoon with heavy downpours and gusty winds. The northern panhandle around Wheeling and Morgantown faces storm threats mainly between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. Southern West Virginia, including Beckley and Princeton, is already seeing storm activity with the cell near Peterstown, and more development is expected through the evening. The storms could produce heavy rain leading to ponding on roads during the evening commute. Gusty winds may knock down tree branches and cause power outages. Listeners are advised to secure loose outdoor items like patio furniture and trash cans before 2 p.m. If they have evening plans, they should consider an indoor backup option. They are also encouraged to download weather apps to track storms in real time, especially if traveling. The episode concludes with a reminder to join again in the evening for the latest weather updates.
