Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 8:14AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 5:14am
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 5:45am
Description:
At 814 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Addison (Webster Springs), or near Webster Springs, moving southeast
at 25 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...
Marlinton, Cass Scenic Railroad, Webster Springs, Addison (Webster
Springs), Snowshoe, Mingo, Edray, Cranberry Mountain Nature Center,
Slaty Fork, Bergoo, and Waneta.
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.
Area Description:
Northwest Webster; Southeast Webster; Northwest Pocahontas; Southeast Pocahontas; Southeast Randolph
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov