West Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/06/2026 16:09

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 7:09PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 6, 2026 - 4:09pm
Expires: 
July 6, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 709 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Delbarton, or near Williamson, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Delbarton, Red Jacket, Matewan, and Varney.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Mingo
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV