Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 1:46PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 10:46am
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 146 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hamlin, moving southeast at 20 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...
Hamlin, Alum Creek, Griffithsville, Sweetland, Sod, Woodville, Alkol,
and Yawkey.
This includes Route 119 between mile markers 64 and 68.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Lincoln; Putnam
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov