Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 2 at 4:00PM EDT until August 2 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 2, 2026 - 1:00pm
Expires:
August 2, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 359 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Birch River, or
9 miles southwest of Sutton, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Strange Creek.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Braxton, WV; Nicholas, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov