Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 2:54AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 11:54pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
At 254 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Albany to 7 miles northwest of Rutland to
6 miles southeast of South Webster. Movement was east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Athens, Jackson, Wellston, Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, Pomeroy, Oak
Hill, Rio Grande, Albany, Coolville, Rutland, New Haven, Mason,
Tuppers Plains, Gallia, Middleport, Chester, Syracuse, Hartford City,
and Henderson.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to travel across
flooded roads. Find alternate routes. It takes only a few inches of
swiftly flowing water to carry vehicles away.
Area Description:
Athens; Washington; Jackson; Vinton; Meigs; Gallia; Lawrence; Mason
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov