Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 11:30am
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 230 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles northwest of Cass Scenic Railroad to
near Snowshoe to 10 miles northwest of Marlinton. Movement was
northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Marlinton, Cass Scenic Railroad, Snowshoe, Mingo, Durbin, Edray,
Slaty Fork, and Valley Head.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
northeastern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Southeast Webster; Northwest Pocahontas; Southeast Pocahontas; Southeast Randolph
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: