West Virginia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/12/2026 13:21

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 4:21PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 12, 2026 - 1:21pm
Expires: 
June 12, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 421 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles south of Hendricks, or 13 miles south of Parsons, 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... Harman and Dryfork.
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: 
Southeast Randolph
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov