Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 10 at 8:23AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 10, 2026 - 5:23am
Expires:
June 10, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
At 820 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms producing heavy rain along a line extending from near
Camp Dix to Chapmanville. Movement was southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...A quick 1 to 2 inches of rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flooding of poor drainage and low-lying areas along with
reduced visibility. The morning commute will be impacted.
Locations impacted include...
Grayson, Madison, Louisa, Logan, Olive Hill, Wayne, Beech Fork State
Park, Rush, Yatesville Lake State Park, Chapmanville, and Fort Gay
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 64 in Kentucky between mile markers 152 and 187.
Route 119 between mile markers 27 and 59.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause elevated levels on
small creeks and streams, and ponding of water in urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses, as well as other poor drainage
areas and low lying spots.
Do not drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the
roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross
safely. Move to higher ground.
Area Description:
Greenup; Carter; Boyd; Lawrence; Wayne; Cabell; Lincoln; Mingo; Logan; Boone
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov