Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 6:41AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 3:41am
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 4:15am
Description:
At 639 AM EDT, radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rainfall located along a line extending from 6 miles north of Point
Pleasant to 8 miles northeast of Lake Vesuvius. Movement was
southeast at 45 mph.
A quick 1.5 to 2 inches of rain can be expected.
.
Locations impacted include...
Huntington, Ashland, Portsmouth, Ironton, Jackson, Wellston, Point
Pleasant, Gallipolis, Ripley, Coal Grove, Pomeroy, Mcarthur, Oak
Hill, Rio Grande, Albany, Chesapeake, Racine, Proctorville, Rutland,
and Cannonsburg.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 123 and 146.
Interstate 64 in Kentucky between mile markers 179 and 191.
Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 1 and 25.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways. Motorists should allow for extra time for the morning
commute.
Area Description:
Greenup; Carter; Boyd; Lawrence; Athens; Jackson; Vinton; Meigs; Gallia; Lawrence; Wayne; Cabell; Mason; Jackson; Putnam; Roane
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov