Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Charleston WV
AREA: Wirt; Calhoun; Ritchie
SENT: 2026-06-11T17:04:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued June 11 at 5:04PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

At 504 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Elizabeth, moving east at 25 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…
Elizabeth, Cherry, Freeport, Greencastle, Brohard, Macfarlan,
Palestine, and Munday.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
northwestern West Virginia.

Alert Expiration: 2026-06-11T17:30:00-04:00