Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Charleston WV
AREA: Northwest Pocahontas; Southeast Pocahontas
SENT: 2026-06-12T16:44:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 4:44PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

At 444 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles north of Mountain Grove, or 10 miles south of Cass Scenic
Railroad, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 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…
Frost.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
northeastern West Virginia.

Alert Expiration: 2026-06-12T17:00:00-04:00