Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 11:42PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 8:42pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
At 1142 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hocking Hills State Park, or 7 miles west of Lake Hope State Park,
moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Athens, Lake Hope State Park, Zaleski, and Creola.
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.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to travel across
flooded roads. Find alternate routes. It takes only a few inches of
swiftly flowing water to carry vehicles away.
Area Description:
Athens; Vinton
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov