Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 2:39PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 11:39am
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 239 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Boaz, or near Marietta, moving southeast at 15 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...
Marietta, Vienna, Williamstown, Belmont, Boaz, North Hills, Schultz,
Waverly, Willow Island, Nutter Farm, and Petroleum.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 179 and 186.
Interstate 77 in Ohio near mile marker 1.
Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 15 and 30.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Washington; Wood; Pleasants; Ritchie
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov