West Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/04/2026 09:35

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 12:35PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 9:35am
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 10:00am
Description: 
At 1235 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hanover, or 8 miles southwest of Pineville, moving north at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Welch, Pineville, Oceana, Hanover, Mallory, Davy, Iaeger, Clear Fork, Wolf Pen, Coal Mountain, and Baileysville.
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. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Logan; McDowell; Wyoming
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV