West Virginia Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/13/2026 12:31

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 13 at 3:31PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 13, 2026 - 12:31pm
Expires: 
May 13, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 331 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Spencer, moving east at 30 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... Spencer, Arnoldsburg, Millstone, Orma, Nicut, Mount Zion, and Chloe.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Roane; Calhoun; Gilmer
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov