West Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/06/2026 16:29

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 7:29PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 6, 2026 - 4:29pm
Expires: 
July 6, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 729 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Red Jacket, or 9 miles east of Williamson, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Man, Delbarton, R.d. Bailey Lake, Gilbert Creek, Red Jacket, Hinch, Mallory, Gilbert, Chauncey, Hampden, Pie, Bruno, Varney, Sarah Ann, Meador, and Switzer.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Mingo; Logan
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV