Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 3:02PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 12:02pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 302 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Forked Run State Park, moving southeast at 15 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...
Forked Run State Park, Ravenswood, Sandyville, Portland, Cherry,
Peewee, Belleville, Reedsville, Morristown, Rockport, Leroy, and
Palestine.
This includes Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 144
and 163.
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; Jackson; Wood; Roane; Wirt
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov