The National Weather Service reported a strong thunderstorm near Stonewall Jackson, about 8 miles south of Weston, at 2:48 a.m. EDT Monday, Sept. 21.
The storm was moving east at 25 mph, with wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea-size hail, according to the NWS Charleston statement. The agency said gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects, while minor hail damage to vegetation was possible.
The statement listed Buckhannon, Rock Cave, Walkersville, Volga, Ireland, Ellamore, Lorentz, Tallmansville, Overhill, Hodgesville, Horner and French Creek among the impacted locations. It also included Interstate 79 between mile markers 90 and 92 and Route 33 between mile markers 1 and 17.
The NWS advised people outdoors to consider sheltering inside a building and to monitor local radio and television stations for additional information and possible warnings.