Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 18 at 8:40AM EDT until June 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 5:40am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
At 840 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Anjean to near Dunns to 9 miles south of Gilbert
Creek, moving east at 60 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Beckley, Welch, Pineville, Mullens, Sophia, Gary, War, Northfork,
Hanover, Shady Spring, Gilbert Creek, Beaver, Coal City, Daniels,
Macarthur, Crab Orchard, Stanaford, Davy, Meadow Bridge, and
Bradshaw.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 AM EDT for southern and
southeastern West Virginia.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Buchanan, VA; Fayette, WV; McDowell, WV; Mingo, WV; Raleigh, WV; Wyoming, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
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