Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 10 at 6:33AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 10, 2026 - 3:33am
Expires:
June 10, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
At 633 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hamlin, moving east at 40 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...
Nitro, Hamlin, Jefferson, South Charleston, St. Albans, Dunbar, Alum
Creek, Institute, Tornado, West Hamlin, Sweetland, Sod,
Griffithsville, and Yawkey.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 49 and 52.
Route 119 between mile markers 63 and 72.
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:
Cabell; Lincoln; Putnam; Kanawha
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov