Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 2:17PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 11:17am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 217 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles east of Lake Vesuvius, moving southeast at 35 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...
Aid, Crown City, Athalia, Green Bottom, Scottown, and Ashton.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southeastern Ohio...and central and western West Virginia.
Area Description:
Gallia; Lawrence; Cabell; Mason
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov