Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 4:24PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 1:24pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 423 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near West Union to near St. Marys. Movement was
southeast at 20 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...
Clarksburg, Harrisville, Salem, Pennsboro, West Union, North Bend
State Park, Ellenboro, Pullman, Greenwood, Blandville, Maxwell, Wolf
Summit, New Milton, Smithburg, Mountain, Hebron, Pike, Canton, and
Highland.
This includes Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 31 and
75, and near mile marker 77.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
northern and northwestern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Pleasants; Tyler; Ritchie; Doddridge; Harrison
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov