Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 6 at 4:05PM EDT until July 6 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 1:05pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 404 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Poca, or near
Winfield, and is nearly stationary.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Winfield, Poca, Bancroft, and Liberty.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Kanawha, WV; Putnam, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: