Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 2:58PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 6, 2026 - 11:58am
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 257 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Middlebourne to 7 miles
northeast of Pennsboro. Movement was southeast at 45 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...
Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Shinnston, Lumberport, Anmoore, Enterprise,
Grangeville, Alma, Wallace, Lima, Center Point, Sedalia, Canton,
Meadowbrook, and Despard.
This includes Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 76 and
81.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM EDT for
northern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Tyler; Doddridge; Harrison
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov