Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 4:13PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 1:13pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 413 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Addison (Webster Springs) to near Clay.
Movement was southeast at 25 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...
Summersville, Clay, Webster Springs, Addison (Webster Springs),
Camden-On-gauley, Birch River, Craigsville, Camden On Gauley,
Harrison, Cowen, Widen, Bickmore, Canvas, Slaty Fork, Muddlety, Upper
Glade, Swiss, Indore, Edray, and Boggs.
This includes Route 19 between mile markers 40 and 60.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southeastern, north central and northeastern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Clay; Northwest Nicholas; Southeast Nicholas; Northwest Webster; Southeast Webster; Northwest Pocahontas; Southeast Pocahontas
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov