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