Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 7:17AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 4:17am
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
At 717 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Head of Grassy, or near Carter Caves State Park, moving southeast at
30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Grayson, Olive Hill, Grayson Lake State Park, Carter Caves State
Park, Gesling, Denton, Carter, Grahn, Willard, and Hitchins.
This includes Interstate 64 in Kentucky between mile markers 154 and
173.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Carter
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov