Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/17/2026 02:12

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 5:12AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 17, 2026 - 2:12am
Expires: 
September 17, 2026 - 11:00am
Description: 
Temperatures this afternoon into the early evening will reach the upper 80s to low 90s across the area. This, combined with high humidity, will result in heat indices ranging from the mid 90s to near 100 degrees in some locations. 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; Jackson; Vinton; Meigs; Gallia; Lawrence; Wayne; Cabell; Mason; Jackson; Lincoln; Putnam; Kanawha; Roane; Mingo; Logan; Boone
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov