West Virginia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/11/2026 13:15

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 11 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 11, 2026 - 1:15pm
Expires: 
June 11, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 415 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Grafton, moving east at 35 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... Grafton, Valley Falls, Knottsville, and Thornton.
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: 
Taylor
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV