Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 2:25PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 6, 2026 - 11:25am
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 224 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Paden City to near Belmont. Movement was
east at 40 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...
St. Marys, Middlebourne, Paden City, Sistersville, Matamoras,
Friendly, Fly, Alma, Arvilla, Point Lookout, New Matamoras, Wick, and
Lima.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM EDT for
southeastern Ohio...and northern and northwestern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Washington; Pleasants; Tyler; Doddridge
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV