Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 11:14PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 8:14pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 1114 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from John Flannagan Lake to near Trammel. Movement
was east at 30 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...
Clintwood, Haysi, Davenport, Breaks Interstate, John Flannagan Lake,
Trammel, Clinchco, Nora, and McClure.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Dickenson; Buchanan
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov