Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 6:16AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 3:16am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
At 616 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rio Grande, moving southeast at 25 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...
Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, Rio Grande, Henderson, Leon, Adamsville,
Gallopolis Ferry, Southside, Gage, Ashton, and Centerpoint.
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.
Area Description:
Gallia; Mason
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov