Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 1:12PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 10:12am
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 111 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Winfield, moving southeast at 15 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...
Winfield, Dunbar, Sissonville, Poca, Cross Lanes, and Bancroft.
This includes Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 112
and 117.
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:
Putnam; Kanawha
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov