West Virginia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/12/2026 12:55

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 3:55PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 12, 2026 - 12:55pm
Expires: 
June 12, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 354 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Elkins, moving east at 25 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... Elkins, Beverly, Junior, Montrose, Harman, Pheasant Run, Bowden, and Kerens. This includes Route 33 between mile markers 31 and 35.
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: 
Barbour; Northwest Randolph; Southeast Randolph
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov