Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 4:11PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 1:11pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 411 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Elkins to 12 miles south of Hendricks to
14 miles west of Upper Tract. Movement was northeast at 20 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...
Elkins, Beverly, Harman, Bowden, and Dryfork.
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.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Charleston West Virginia.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
northeastern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Northwest Randolph; Southeast Randolph
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: