Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 1:15pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 414 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Hanover, or 10 miles northwest of Welch, moving
east at 35 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...
Welch, Pineville, Mullens, Northfork, Hanover, Twin Falls State Park,
Gilbert Creek, Davy, Iaeger, Keystone, Kimball, Avondale, Wolf Pen,
Maben, Baileysville, and Herndon.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional
information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect. Heavy downpours could cause
rapid rises in water. If rising water is observed, move to higher
ground. Do not drive into areas covered by water.
Area Description:
McDowell; Wyoming
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov