Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 4:37PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 12, 2026 - 1:37pm
Expires:
June 12, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 436 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Beartown State Park, or 8 miles northeast of Renick, moving east at
20 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...
Hillsboro and Minnehaha Springs.
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 Pocahontas
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov