Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Braxton, Lewis, Upshur, Webster Counties WV
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NWS Charleston WV has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Braxton, Lewis, Upshur, and Webster counties until 6:00 PM EDT due to 60 mph winds and nickel-sized hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central West Virginia
- Issued
- June 2, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Charleston WV
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 2 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central West Virginia.
Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Charleston, West Virginia. The alert is effective from May 20, 2026 at 5:34 PM EDT until May 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Southeastern Lewis County, Northeastern Braxton County, Southwestern Upshur County, and North central Webster County in West Virginia. Locations impacted include Rock Cave, Walkersville, Kanawha Head, Ireland, Eden, Cleveland, and Falls Mills.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
At 5:33 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles southwest of Rock Cave, or 12 miles northeast of Sutton, moving east at 20 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail (0.88 inch). Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from May 20, 2026 at 5:34 PM EDT and expires at 6:00 PM EDT the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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