Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 1:44PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 10:44am
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 143 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Poca, or 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...
Charleston, South Charleston, Dunbar, Sissonville, and Cross Lanes.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 79 between mile markers 1 and 6, and near mile marker 8.
Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 100 and 114.
Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 54 and 57.
Route 119 between mile markers 77 and 80.
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