Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 3:45am
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 4:45am
Description:
Locations impacted include...
Spencer, Sutton, Gassaway, Arnoldsburg, Big Otter, Harrison, Reedy,
Nebo, Shock, Frametown, Millstone, Strange Creek, Wilsie, Tariff,
Servia, Rosedale, Orma, Lucille, Nicut, and Chloe.
This includes Interstate 79 between mile markers 36 and 64.
Heavy rain may cause ponding of water on roadways and flooding in
low-lying areas.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to travel across
flooded roads. Find alternate routes. It takes only a few inches of
swiftly flowing water to carry vehicles away.
Area Description:
Roane; Wirt; Calhoun; Clay; Braxton; Gilmer
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov