Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 11 at 5:25PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 11, 2026 - 2:25pm
Expires:
June 11, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 524 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles north of Grantsville, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Glenville, Cedar Creek State Park, Auburn, Smithville, Newberne, Coxs
Mills, Big Springs, Brohard, Berea, Tanner, Macfarlan, Burnt House,
and Munday.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
northern and northwestern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Wirt; Calhoun; Ritchie; Doddridge; Gilmer
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: