Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 4:24PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 1:24pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 424 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Big Otter, or 13 miles north of Clay, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Big Otter, Harrison, Nebo, Frametown, Strange Creek, Servia, Nicut,
and Chloe.
This includes Interstate 79 between mile markers 39 and 55.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Calhoun; Clay; Braxton
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov