Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 7:48PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 4:48pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 748 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Grafton, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Grafton, Philippi, Montrose, Moatsville, Tygart Lake State Park,
Thornton, Knottsville, and Nestorville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Taylor; Barbour; Northwest Randolph
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: