Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 2:57PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 11:57am
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 256 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Spurlockville, or 7 miles southeast of Hamlin,
moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Wayne, Hamlin, Beech Fork State Park, Ranger, Gill, Spurlockville,
Harts, Julian, Alum Creek, West Hamlin, Sweetland, Sod, Woodville,
Branchland, Salt Rock, Palermo, Griffithsville, Alkol, Yawkey, and
Mud.
This includes Route 119 between mile markers 53 and 63.
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:
Wayne; Cabell; Lincoln; Putnam; Boone
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov