West Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/14/2026 12:01

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 3:01PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 14, 2026 - 12:01pm
Expires: 
August 14, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
Locally heavy rain of up to an 1.5 inches has fallen over the last hour in some locations. While rainfall is currently exiting the area, localized high water is possible over the next hour or so in the typical low-lying trouble areas, with any high water receding thereafter. Do not drive your vehicle into areas where water covers the roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross safely.
Area Description: 
Kanawha; Boone; Northwest Raleigh; Northwest Fayette
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov