Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 5:01PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 12, 2026 - 2:01pm
Expires:
June 12, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 501 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Northfork to near Jewell Ridge. These
storms were nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Gary, War, Anawalt, Maybeury, Elbert, Cucumber, and Jenkinjones.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
southern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Buchanan; McDowell
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: