Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 12 at 2:50PM EDT until June 12 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 12, 2026 - 11:50am
Expires:
June 12, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 250 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Chesapeake, or
14 miles south of Charleston, moving southeast at 15 mph.
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...
Charleston, South Charleston, Montgomery, Chesapeake, Marmet, Belle,
Cedar Grove, East Bank, Glasgow, Smithers, Pratt, Coal Fork, Julian,
Alum Creek, Powellton, Handley, Seth, Dawes, Sod, and Ashford.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Boone, WV; Fayette, WV; Kanawha, WV; Lincoln, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov