West Virginia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/12/2026 13:44

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 4:44PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 12, 2026 - 1:44pm
Expires: 
June 12, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 444 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles north of Mountain Grove, or 10 miles south of Cass Scenic Railroad, 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... Frost.
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: 
Northwest Pocahontas; Southeast Pocahontas
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov