First published Oct 16, 2026, 9:22:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 9:22:15 PM UTC

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 16 at 3:11PM EDT until October 16 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Barbour, Randolph, and Upshur counties in West Virginia, with an observed storm near Audra State Park moving east at 45 mph. The warning cited possible 60 mph wind gusts and instructed people to move to an interior room on the lowest floor.

Why it matters

The warning calls for immediate protective action and cites possible damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 16 at 3:11PM EDT until October 16 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

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