Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Ritchie County, West Virginia
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 7 at 8:21PM EDT until August 7 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and have exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms.
Effective August 7, 2026 at 8:21 PM ET · Expires August 7, 2026 at 8:31 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Charleston WV
Expires
August 7, 2026 at 8:31 PM ET
Last Checked
12 minutes ago
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Ritchie 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?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (12 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 7, 2026 at 8:31 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Ritchie County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Braxton County, Gilmer County, Calhoun County, Doddridge County, Lewis County.