West Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/17/2026 13:59

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 4:59PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 17, 2026 - 1:59pm
Expires: 
September 17, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 459 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hinch, or 14 miles south of Logan, moving southeast at 15 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... Gilbert Creek, Gilbert, and Hampden.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Mingo
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov