Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 1:20PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 10:20am
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 119 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles southeast of Harrisville, moving east at 10 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...
Auburn, Camden, Newberne, New Milton, Alum Bridge, Blandville, Coxs
Mills, Berea, Avon, Grove, Leopold, and Troy.
This includes Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 58 and
59.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Ritchie; Doddridge; Gilmer; Lewis
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: