Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 2 at 4:08PM EDT until August 2 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 2, 2026 - 1:08pm
Expires:
August 2, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 407 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Birch River, or
10 miles northeast of Summersville, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Camden-On-gauley, Birch River, Camden On Gauley, Cowen, Widen, Boggs,
Muddlety, Upper Glade, and Erbacon.
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; Clay, WV; Nicholas, WV; Webster, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov