Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 3:14PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 12:14pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 313 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles west of North Bend State Park, or 12 miles west of Harrisville,
moving southeast at 20 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...
Cairo, Nutter Farm, Brohard, Macfarlan, and Petroleum.
This includes Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 18 and
30.
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:
Wood; Pleasants; Wirt; Ritchie
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov