The National Weather Service tracked a strong thunderstorm 10 miles south of Weston at 9:45 p.m. EDT Monday, September 21.
The storm was moving northeast at 25 mph and produced wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-size hail, according to a Special Weather Statement from NWS Charleston.
The statement included Weston, Stonewall Jackson, Jackson Mill, Walkersville, Alum Bridge, Ireland, Linn and other Lewis County locations. It warned that gusty winds could knock down tree limbs or blow unsecured objects around, while hail could cause minor damage to vegetation.
The weather service also reported torrential rainfall with the storm and warned of localized flooding. It advised people outdoors to consider seeking shelter inside a building and cautioned drivers not to travel through flooded roadways.