Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 11 at 5:17PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 11, 2026 - 2:17pm
Expires:
June 11, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 517 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southwest of Rock Cave, or 15 miles northeast of Sutton, moving
east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Rock Cave, Holly River State Park, Alexander, Hacker Valley, Kanawha
Head, Ireland, Eden, Helvetia, Pickens, Cleveland, Alton, and Falls
Mills.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
northeastern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Braxton; Lewis; Upshur; Northwest Webster; Northwest Randolph; Southeast Randolph
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov