Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Boone, Lincoln, Logan, and Wayne Counties in West Virginia

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Charleston, West Virginia, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of central, southern, and western West Virginia. The alert was issued at 4:47 PM EST and remains in effect until 5:30 PM EST.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Southwestern Lincoln County
• Northwestern Logan County
• Southeastern Wayne County
• West central Boone County

Specific locations impacted include Madison, Chapmanville, Harts, Danville, Mitchell Heights, Turtle Creek, Blair, and Sharples. This warning also includes Route 119 between mile markers 31 and 53.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area are advised to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection. Shelter should be sought immediately to avoid hazards from wind and hail.

Expected Conditions

At 4:47 PM EST, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located near Harts, or 15 miles northwest of Logan, moving east at 25 mph.

Primary Hazards:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail is possible, which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of 4:47 PM EST on February 19, 2026. The warning is scheduled to expire at 5:30 PM EST.