Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 11 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 11, 2026 - 12:08pm
Expires:
June 11, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 308 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles west of Jackson Mill, or 12 miles northwest of Weston, moving
east at 30 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...
Clarksburg, Weston, Jackson Mill, West Milford, Lost Creek, Jane Lew,
Camden, Avon, Grove, Leopold, Wolf Summit, Troy, New Milton, Alum
Bridge, and Lorentz.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 79 between mile markers 96 and 112.
Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 71 and 77.
Route 33 mile marker 1 and near mile marker 7.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
northern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Doddridge; Gilmer; Lewis; Harrison; Upshur
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov