West Virginia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/12/2026 13:03

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 4:03PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 12, 2026 - 1:03pm
Expires: 
June 12, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 403 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hanover, or 8 miles west of Pineville, moving east at 30 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... Welch, Pineville, Davy, Kimball, Clear Fork, Wolf Pen, and Baileysville.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for southern West Virginia.
Area Description: 
McDowell; Wyoming
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov