Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 12, 2026 - 1:30pm
Expires:
June 12, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 430 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Sandstone to Twin Falls State Park.
Movement was southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Beckley, Mullens, Mabscott, Sophia, Crab Orchard, Macarthur, Coal
City, Shady Spring, Twin Falls State Park, Beaver, Daniels, Lester,
Rhodell, Ghent, Josephine, Maben, and Herndon.
This includes the following highways...
West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 28 and 42.
Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 120 and 137.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
southern and southeastern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Wyoming; Northwest Raleigh; Southeast Raleigh; Southeast Fayette
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov