Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 12:24PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 9:24am
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
At 1224 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Perry State Forest to near
Hide-A-Way Hills. Movement was southeast at 30 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...
New Lexington, Glouster, Somerset, Shawnee, Perry State Forest,
Crooksville, Junction City, New Straitsville, Corning, Jacksonville,
Murray City, Trimble, Hemlock, and Rendville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
These storms 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:
Perry; Morgan; Athens
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov