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Home Return to list Severe Thunderstorm Warning 0088 Issued by the Charleston Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-05-20 16:18:30
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WVC007-013-015-039-087-202215-
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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
518 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026
The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Calhoun County in north central West Virginia...
Northeastern Kanawha County in central West Virginia...
Southwestern Braxton County in north central West Virginia...
Southeastern Roane County in central West Virginia...
Northern Clay County in north central West Virginia...
* Until 615 PM EDT.
* At 517 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Amma, or 10
miles west of Clay, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
* Locations impacted include...
Clay, Big Otter, Wallback, Amma, Harrison, Nebo, Frametown, Strange
Creek, Procious, Servia, Left Hand, Ivydale, Nicut, and Chloe.
This includes Interstate 79 between mile markers 21 and 52.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3847 8128 3856 8137 3873 8103 3864 8084
3854 8087 3846 8093
TIME...MOT...LOC 2117Z 249DEG 21KT 3852 8127
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH
$$
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Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-20 16:34:31
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
534 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026
WVC039-202143-
/O.CAN.KRLX.SV.W.0088.000000T0000Z-260520T2215Z/
Kanawha WV-
534 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN KANAWHA COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central and north central West Virginia.
&&
LAT...LON 3854 8087 3850 8099 3850 8118 3852 8121
3853 8120 3853 8123 3856 8128 3863 8122
3873 8103 3864 8084
TIME...MOT...LOC 2133Z 248DEG 24KT 3856 8113
$$
WVC007-013-015-087-202215-
/O.CON.KRLX.SV.W.0088.000000T0000Z-260520T2215Z/
Calhoun WV-Braxton WV-Roane WV-Clay WV-
534 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN CALHOUN...SOUTHWESTERN BRAXTON...SOUTHEASTERN ROANE
AND NORTHERN CLAY COUNTIES...
At 533 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Wallback, or 7
miles north of Clay, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Big Otter, Wallback, Amma, Harrison, Nebo, Frametown, Left Hand,
Strange Creek, Ivydale, Servia, Nicut, and Chloe.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3854 8087 3850 8099 3850 8118 3852 8121
3853 8120 3853 8123 3856 8128 3863 8122
3873 8103 3864 8084
TIME...MOT...LOC 2133Z 248DEG 24KT 3856 8113
HAIL THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
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Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-20 16:34:31
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
534 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026
WVC039-202143-
/O.CAN.KRLX.SV.W.0088.000000T0000Z-260520T2215Z/
Kanawha WV-
534 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN KANAWHA COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central and north central West Virginia.
&&
LAT...LON 3854 8087 3850 8099 3850 8118 3852 8121
3853 8120 3853 8123 3856 8128 3863 8122
3873 8103 3864 8084
TIME...MOT...LOC 2133Z 248DEG 24KT 3856 8113
$$
WVC007-013-015-087-202215-
/O.CON.KRLX.SV.W.0088.000000T0000Z-260520T2215Z/
Calhoun WV-Braxton WV-Roane WV-Clay WV-
534 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN CALHOUN...SOUTHWESTERN BRAXTON...SOUTHEASTERN ROANE
AND NORTHERN CLAY COUNTIES...
At 533 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Wallback, or 7
miles north of Clay, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Big Otter, Wallback, Amma, Harrison, Nebo, Frametown, Left Hand,
Strange Creek, Ivydale, Servia, Nicut, and Chloe.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3854 8087 3850 8099 3850 8118 3852 8121
3853 8120 3853 8123 3856 8128 3863 8122
3873 8103 3864 8084
TIME...MOT...LOC 2133Z 248DEG 24KT 3856 8113
HAIL THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
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Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-20 16:42:45
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
542 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026
WVC007-013-015-087-202215-
/O.CON.KRLX.SV.W.0088.000000T0000Z-260520T2215Z/
Calhoun WV-Braxton WV-Roane WV-Clay WV-
542 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN CALHOUN...SOUTHWESTERN BRAXTON...SOUTHEASTERN ROANE
AND NORTHEASTERN CLAY COUNTIES...
At 541 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Big Otter, or 8
miles north of Clay, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Big Otter, Wallback, Harrison, Nebo, Frametown, Strange Creek,
Ivydale, Servia, Nicut, and Chloe.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3854 8087 3850 8099 3850 8114 3857 8120
3863 8122 3873 8103 3864 8084
TIME...MOT...LOC 2141Z 246DEG 22KT 3859 8106
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
WIND THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH
$$
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Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-20 16:52:01
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
551 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026
WVC087-202201-
/O.CAN.KRLX.SV.W.0088.000000T0000Z-260520T2215Z/
Roane WV-
551 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN ROANE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central and north central West Virginia.
&&
LAT...LON 3856 8087 3853 8098 3855 8106 3860 8109
3862 8108 3864 8111 3865 8112 3873 8103
3864 8084
TIME...MOT...LOC 2151Z 251DEG 27KT 3861 8095
$$
WVC007-013-015-202215-
/O.CON.KRLX.SV.W.0088.000000T0000Z-260520T2215Z/
Calhoun WV-Braxton WV-Clay WV-
551 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN CALHOUN...SOUTHWESTERN BRAXTON AND NORTHEASTERN CLAY
COUNTIES...
At 551 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Big Otter, or
12 miles northeast of Clay, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Big Otter, Nebo, Frametown, Strange Creek, Servia, Nicut, and Chloe.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3856 8087 3853 8098 3855 8106 3860 8109
3862 8108 3864 8111 3865 8112 3873 8103
3864 8084
TIME...MOT...LOC 2151Z 251DEG 27KT 3861 8095
HAIL THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
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Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-20 16:52:01
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
551 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026
WVC087-202201-
/O.CAN.KRLX.SV.W.0088.000000T0000Z-260520T2215Z/
Roane WV-
551 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN ROANE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central and north central West Virginia.
&&
LAT...LON 3856 8087 3853 8098 3855 8106 3860 8109
3862 8108 3864 8111 3865 8112 3873 8103
3864 8084
TIME...MOT...LOC 2151Z 251DEG 27KT 3861 8095
$$
WVC007-013-015-202215-
/O.CON.KRLX.SV.W.0088.000000T0000Z-260520T2215Z/
Calhoun WV-Braxton WV-Clay WV-
551 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN CALHOUN...SOUTHWESTERN BRAXTON AND NORTHEASTERN CLAY
COUNTIES...
At 551 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Big Otter, or
12 miles northeast of Clay, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Big Otter, Nebo, Frametown, Strange Creek, Servia, Nicut, and Chloe.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3856 8087 3853 8098 3855 8106 3860 8109
3862 8108 3864 8111 3865 8112 3873 8103
3864 8084
TIME...MOT...LOC 2151Z 251DEG 27KT 3861 8095
HAIL THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
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Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-05-20 17:05:31
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
605 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026
WVC007-013-015-202215-
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Calhoun WV-Braxton WV-Clay WV-
605 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN CALHOUN...
SOUTHWESTERN BRAXTON AND NORTHEASTERN CLAY COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT
615 PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, small
hail, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this
thunderstorm.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central and north central West Virginia.
&&
LAT...LON 3856 8087 3853 8098 3855 8106 3860 8109
3862 8108 3864 8111 3865 8112 3873 8103
3864 8084
TIME...MOT...LOC 2205Z 249DEG 21KT 3864 8086
$$
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