Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 1:33PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 10:33am
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
Temperatures this afternoon and into the early evening will reach
the upper 80s to low 90s across the forecast area. This, combined
with high humidity, will result in heat indices ranging from the
middle 90s to near 100 degrees for some locales.
Try to limit time outdoors this afternoon when heat illness is
most likely to occur. If going outdoors, make sure to drink plenty
of fluids and take breaks out of the sun.
Area Description:
Greenup; Carter; Boyd; Lawrence; Perry; Morgan; Athens; Washington; Jackson; Vinton; Meigs; Gallia; Lawrence; Wayne; Cabell; Mason; Jackson; Wood; Pleasants; Tyler; Lincoln; Putnam; Kanawha; Roane; Wirt; Calhoun; Ritchie; Doddridge; Mingo; Logan; Boone; Clay; Braxton; Gilmer
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov