Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 2:32PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 11:32am
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 232 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Tuppers Plains, or 9 miles southwest of Coolville, moving southeast
at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Pomeroy, Racine, Forked Run State Park, Ravenswood, New Haven,
Tuppers Plains, Chester, Syracuse, Darwin, Portland, Belleville, and
Reedsville.
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:
Athens; Meigs; Jackson; Wood
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov