Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 1:48PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 10:48am
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 148 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Wallback to 6 miles north of Twin Falls State
Park. Movement was east at 25 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...
Beckley, Fayetteville, Clay, Oak Hill, Montgomery, Mount Hope,
Mabscott, Ansted, Oceana, Sophia, Gassaway, Smithers, Gauley Bridge,
Pratt, Piney View, Coal City, Prosperity, Burnwell, Crab Orchard, and
Dry Creek.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 79 between mile markers 26 and 55.
West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 36 and 77.
Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 120 and 125.
Route 19 between mile markers 1 and 27.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms 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:
Kanawha; Roane; Calhoun; Boone; Clay; Braxton; Wyoming; Northwest Raleigh; Southeast Raleigh; Northwest Fayette; Southeast Fayette; Northwest Nicholas
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: