Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 9:54PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 6:54pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 953 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Clintwood, moving east at 10 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, Trammel, Clinchco, McClure, and Nora.
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:
Dickenson
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov