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Strong Thunderstorm Warnings Issued for Multiple Counties

newsApr 1, 2026

National Weather Service offices issued strong thunderstorm warnings for multiple counties across several states, valid through the evening. Warnings list damaging wind gusts up to about 50 miles per hour and hail as large as 0.8 inches. Affected areas span counties in West Virginia, Kentucky, Montana, and Oklahoma. These storms can cause downed trees, roof and vehicle damage, localized power outages, and hazardous travel conditions.

Key Highlights

NWS warns of severe thunderstorms across multiple states through the evening.
Damaging wind gusts up to about 50 miles per hour expected.
Hail up to 0.8 inches reported in several county warnings.
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