Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 7:52PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 4:52pm
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 752 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
St. Marys, moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Harrisville, St. Marys, Pennsboro, Belmont, West Union, North Bend
State Park, Newport, Ellenboro, Pullman, Auburn, Greenwood,
Blandville, Maxwell, Avon, Grove, Schultz, New Milton, Smithburg,
Hebron, and Pike.
This includes Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 29 and
53.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Washington; Pleasants; Tyler; Ritchie; Doddridge
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: