Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 1:30pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 429 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Newburg to near Salem. Movement was
southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Clarksburg, Grafton, Philippi, Bridgeport, Stonewood, Nutter Fort,
Salem, Anmoore, West Milford, Lost Creek, Flemington, Moatsville,
Rosemont, Knottsville, Nestorville, Wolf Summit, Meadland, Tygart
Lake State Park, Thornton, and Galloway.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 79 between mile markers 107 and 124.
Route 50 in West Virginia near mile marker 61, and between mile
markers 66 and 82.
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
northern and northeastern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Doddridge; Harrison; Taylor; Barbour
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov