Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 12:20AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 9:20pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
At 1220 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Racine, moving southeast at 20 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...
Forked Run State Park, Chester, and Portland.
This includes Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 149
and 161.
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; Wirt
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov