Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 8:36AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 5:36am
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
At 835 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Craigsville to near Powellton. Movement was
southeast at 50 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...
Summersville, Fayetteville, Richwood, Rainelle, Babcock State Park,
Oak Hill, Ansted, Smithers, Gauley Bridge, Craigsville, Hawks Nest
State Park, Powellton, Meadow Bridge, Hillsboro, Canvas, Muddlety,
Swiss, Nettie, Calvin, and Kesslers Cross Lanes.
This includes Route 19 between mile markers 15 and 51.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northwest Fayette; Southeast Fayette; Northwest Nicholas; Southeast Nicholas; Northwest Pocahontas; Southeast Pocahontas
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov