Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 5:19PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 12, 2026 - 2:19pm
Expires:
June 12, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 519 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Northfork, or 8 miles west of Matoaka, moving east at 25 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...
Gary, Northfork, Keystone, Anawalt, Kimball, Maybeury, and Elbert.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
southern West Virginia.
Area Description:
McDowell; Wyoming
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov