Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 11 at 3:10PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 11, 2026 - 12:10pm
Expires:
June 11, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 309 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pennsboro, or 9 miles northeast of Harrisville, moving east at 40
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...
Salem, Pennsboro, West Union, Alma, Greenwood, Smithburg, Wick,
Mountain, Lima, Hebron, Center Point, Sedalia, Canton, and
Blandville.
This includes Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 39 and
70.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
northern and northwestern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Pleasants; Tyler; Ritchie; Doddridge; Harrison
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov