Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Charleston WV
AREA: Upshur; Barbour; Northwest Randolph; Southeast Randolph
SENT: 2026-06-12T16:57:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 4:57PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

At 457 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles south of Audra State Park, moving east at 20 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…
Elkins, Dailey, Beverly, Junior, Womelsdorf (Coalton), Ellamore,
Glady, and Bowden.

This includes Route 33 between mile markers 31 and 35.

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: 2026-06-12T17:30:00-04:00