Severe Thunderstorm Warning — McDowell County, West Virginia
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
✅ No Active Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Last one for McDowell County ended August 11, 2026 at 8:01 PM ET. This page updates automatically the moment the National Weather Service issues a new one.
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Charleston WV
Last Checked
35 minutes ago
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for McDowell County, West Virginia?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Not right now. The last one for McDowell County ended August 11, 2026 at 8:01 PM ET. This page automatically updates the moment a new one is issued.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for McDowell County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set McDowell County, West Virginia as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Buchanan County.