West Virginia Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 05/20/2026 17:30

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 20 at 8:30PM EDT until May 20 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 20, 2026 - 5:30pm
Expires: 
May 20, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 830 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Parsons, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Parsons, Davis, Thomas, Hendricks, Hambleton, Hannahsville, Lead Mine, Benbush, Davisville, Blackwater Falls, Saint George, Elk, Silver Lake, Canaan Hgts, Canaan Valley State Park, Elgon, Cortland, Pifer Moutain and Pheasant Run.
Instruction: 
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds.
Area Description: 
Preston, WV; Tucker, WV
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov