Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 11 at 3:47PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 11, 2026 - 12:47pm
Expires:
June 11, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 346 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles north of Salem to 10 miles northeast of
Glenville. Movement was east at 40 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...
Clarksburg, Weston, Shinnston, Salem, Lumberport, Stonewall Jackson,
Jackson Mill, West Milford, Camden, Blandville, Avon, Leopold, Wolf
Summit, Troy, New Milton, Wallace, Alum Bridge, Center Point,
Sedalia, and Meadowbrook.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 79 between mile markers 94 and 96.
Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 57 and 78.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
northern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Doddridge; Gilmer; Lewis; Harrison
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: