Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Multiple Counties in Southern West Virginia

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Charleston, West Virginia, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for several counties in the southern and central regions of the state. The warning is effective immediately and remains in place until 4:15 AM EST on February 20, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in West Virginia:

• Southeastern Mingo County
• West central Raleigh County
• Northern Wyoming County
• Southern Logan County
• South central Boone County

Specific locations impacted include Oceana, Man, Mallory, Amherstdale-Robinette, Twin Falls State Park, Hinch, Holden, Red Jacket, Gilbert Creek, Gilbert, Chauncey, Coal Mountain, Bruno, Sarah Ann, Meador, Clear Fork, Cyclone, Bolt, Hampden, and Switzer.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should be aware that torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Expected Conditions

At 3:42 AM EST, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located near Man, or 8 miles south of Logan, moving east at 50 mph.

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected.
• Hail: Penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) has been detected.
• Impacts: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 3:42 AM EST on February 20, 2026, and is scheduled to expire at 4:15 AM EST on the same day.