Special Weather Statement by NWS

• Effective: 2024-06-26 17:36:00 EDT
• Expires: 2024-06-26 18:15:00 EDT
• Urgency: Expected
• Severity: Moderate
• Certainty: Observed
• Instruction: If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for northeastern West Virginia.
• Target Area: Northwest Pocahontas; Southeast Pocahontas; Southeast Randolph

A potent thunderstorm was detected by Doppler radar at 5:36 PM EDT near Marlinton, advancing northeastward at a speed of 25 mph. The storm carries the risk of wind gusts reaching 40 mph and the potential for pea-sized hail. Radar observations have confirmed these conditions. The storm may cause damage by bringing down tree branches and tossing loose items, with minor damage to plants also possible due to the hail. Areas in the path of the storm include Marlinton, Cass Scenic Railroad, Greenbank, Snowshoe, Mingo, Edray, Buckeye, Dunmore, and Slaty Fork.

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