West Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/21/2026 17:18

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 8:18PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 21, 2026 - 5:18pm
Expires: 
August 21, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
A cluster of heavy showers has produced between half an inch and 2 inches of rain over the last several hours across the area with some additional pockets of heavy rain expected to continue over the next hour. This could result in localized high water 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: 
Clay; Braxton; Northwest Nicholas; Northwest Webster; Southeast Webster
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov