Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 10:42PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 7:42pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 1040 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Greenleaf to Day. Movement was southeast at 35
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...
Clintwood, Trammel, McClure, and Nora.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Dickenson
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov