Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 10:19AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 7:19am
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
At 1019 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Forked Run State Park, moving east at 35 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...
Parkersburg, Belpre, Elizabeth, Coolville, Forked Run State Park,
Washington, Mineralwells, Tuppers Plains, Lubeck, Chester,
Belleville, Reedsville, Palestine, Blennerhassett, Morristown,
Davisville, Rockport, and Portland.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 156 and 175.
Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 2 and 9.
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.
Area Description:
Athens; Meigs; Jackson; Wood; Wirt
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov