West Virginia Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/10/2026 14:33

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 10 at 5:33PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 10, 2026 - 2:33pm
Expires: 
May 10, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 533 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Holly River State Park, or 9 miles northeast of Webster Springs, moving east at 25 mph. 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... Mill Creek, Holly River State Park, Huttonsville, Monterville, Hacker Valley, Valley Head, Helvetia, Pickens, and Waneta.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Upshur; Northwest Webster; Southeast Webster; Northwest Randolph; Southeast Randolph
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV