Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 2:09AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 11:09pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
At 209 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Stonewall Jackson to 8
miles west of Birch River. Movement was northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Buckhannon, Sutton, Clay, Gassaway, Birch River, Rock Cave, Harrison,
Burnsville, Flatwoods, Cleveland, Boggs, Little Birch, Kanawha Head,
Ireland, Ivydale, Overhill, Erbacon, French Creek, Widen, and
Frametown.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 79 between mile markers 46 and 89.
Route 19 between mile markers 52 and 68.
Route 33 between mile markers 15 and 17.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
These storms 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:
Clay; Braxton; Gilmer; Lewis; Upshur; Northwest Nicholas; Northwest Webster
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov