Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 10 at 2:29AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 9, 2026 - 11:29pm
Expires:
June 10, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
At 229 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Holly River State Park, or 13 miles north of Webster Springs, moving
east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Holly River State Park, Alexander, Hacker Valley, Kanawha Head, Eden,
Helvetia, Pickens, and Cleveland.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Upshur; Northwest Webster; Southeast Webster; Northwest Randolph; Southeast Randolph
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov