Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 3:50PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 12, 2026 - 12:50pm
Expires:
June 12, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 350 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Bradley to near Bald Knob. Movement was
east at 25 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...
Beckley, Mullens, Mabscott, Oceana, Sophia, Crab Orchard, Dry Creek,
Macarthur, Coal City, Shady Spring, Twin Falls State Park, Beaver,
Daniels, Lester, Rhodell, Naoma, Bolt, Arnett, Kopperston, and Glen
Daniel.
This includes the following highways...
West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 32 and 44.
Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 120 and 122.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
southern and southeastern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Boone; Wyoming; Northwest Raleigh; Southeast Raleigh
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov