Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 13 at 8:33PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 13, 2026 - 5:33pm
Expires:
September 13, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 832 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
New Haven, or near Pomeroy, moving east 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...
Ripley, Pomeroy, Racine, Ravenswood, New Haven, Mason, Sandyville,
Chester, Syracuse, Hartford City, and Portland.
This includes Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 139
and 160.
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:
Meigs; Mason; Jackson; Wood
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov