West Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/12/2026 13:08

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 4:08PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 12, 2026 - 1:08pm
Expires: 
September 12, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 408 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southwest of Chesapeake, or 11 miles east of Madison, moving north at 20 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... Chesapeake, Marmet, Belle, Cedar Grove, East Bank, and Seth. This includes West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 82 and 89.
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: 
Kanawha; Boone
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov