Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 4 at 4:40PM EDT until July 4 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 1:40pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 440 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Moorefield,
moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches to
fall. This could injure those outdoors, as well as damage
homes and vehicles. Roadways may become blocked by downed
trees. Localized power outages are possible. Unsecured
light objects may become projectiles.
Locations impacted include...
Moorefield, Mcneill, Bean Settlement, Old Fields, Inkerman, Kirby,
and Rio.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Grant, WV; Hampshire, WV; Hardy, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: