Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 3:57PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 12:57pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 353 PM EDT, heavy thunderstorms were clustered over Fort Gay, or
over Louisa, moving east at 15 mph.
Locations impacted include...
Louisa, Wayne, Blaine, Yatesville Lake State Park, Fort Gay, East
Lynn Lake, Dunlow, Martha, Gallup, Clifford, Glenhayes, Houckville,
Fallsburg, East Lynn, and Genoa.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Locally heavy rain of up to an 1.5 inches has
fallen over the last hour in some locations. Localized high water is
possible over typical low-lying trouble areas. Do not drive your
vehicle into areas where water covers the roadway. The water depth
may be too great to allow your car to cross safely.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Lawrence; Wayne
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov