Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 3:16PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 12:16pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 315 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Philippi, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Philippi, Nestorville, and Moatsville.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
northern and northeastern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Taylor; Barbour
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: