Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 3 at 10:10PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 3, 2026 - 7:10pm
Expires:
September 3, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 1010 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Cedar Creek State Park, or 8 miles south of Glenville, moving east at
35 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...
Cedar Creek State Park, Burnsville, Flatwoods, Sand Fork, Shock,
Rosedale, Stouts Mills, Sand Run, Exchange, Heaters, Stumptown,
Cedarville, Normantown, and Falls Mills.
This includes Interstate 79 between mile markers 67 and 85.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Braxton; Gilmer; Lewis
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov