West Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/12/2026 12:45

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 12, 2026 - 12:45pm
Expires: 
September 12, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 345 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Grafton, moving north at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Grafton, Knottsville, and Thornton.
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. 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: 
Taylor
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov