Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 4:27PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 12, 2026 - 1:27pm
Expires:
June 12, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 426 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Buckhannon, 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...
Buckhannon, Ellamore, Tallmansville, Overhill, Horner, Alton, and
French Creek.
This includes Route 33 between mile markers 4 and 5, and between mile
markers 15 and 17.
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:
Lewis; Upshur; Barbour; Northwest Randolph
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov