Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 14 at 6:19PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 14, 2026 - 3:19pm
Expires:
October 14, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 618 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Centerville, or near Wayne, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Louisa, Wayne, Beech Fork State Park, Yatesville Lake State Park,
Fort Gay, Durbin, East Lynn Lake, Burnaugh, Centerville, Kiahsville,
Lockwood, Lavalette, Buchanan, Fallsburg, East Lynn, and Genoa.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Boyd; Lawrence; Wayne; Cabell
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov