Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 1:29PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 12, 2026 - 10:29am
Expires:
June 12, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 129 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hamlin, moving east at 35 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...
Charleston, Jefferson, South Charleston, Dunbar, Marmet, Belle, Alum
Creek, Tornado, Julian, Coal Fork, Seth, Sweetland, Sod, Woodville,
Ashford, Palermo, Griffithsville, Alkol, Yawkey, and Racine.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 96 and 103.
Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 53 and 57.
West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 89 and 95.
Route 119 between mile markers 56 and 80.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Lincoln; Putnam; Kanawha; Boone
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov