West Virginia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/12/2026 12:53

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 3:53PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 12, 2026 - 12:53pm
Expires: 
June 12, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 353 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Webster Springs, moving east at 15 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... Webster Springs, Addison (Webster Springs), Diana, Monterville, Slaty Fork, Upper Glade, Bergoo, Pickens, and Waneta.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for northeastern West Virginia.
Area Description: 
Northwest Webster; Southeast Webster; Northwest Pocahontas; Southeast Randolph
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov