Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Wirt 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 7:56PM EDT until August 7 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
SVRRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Calhoun County in north central West Virginia... Southeastern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia... Southwestern Doddridge County in northern West Virginia... Gilmer County in north central West Virginia... West central Lewis County in northern West Virginia... Northern Braxton County in north central West Virginia... Eastern Wirt County in northwestern West Virginia... * Until 830 PM EDT. * At 755 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Harrisville to near Cedar Creek State Park, moving northeast at 70 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... Glenville, Grantsville, Arnoldsburg, Cedar Creek State Park, Burnsville, Sand Fork, Pullman, Auburn, Shock, Millstone, Smi
Effective August 7, 2026 at 7:56 PM ET · Expires August 7, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Charleston WV
Expires
August 7, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET
Last Checked
33 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Wirt 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 (33 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 7, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET.
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