Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 2 at 4:27PM EDT until August 2 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 2, 2026 - 1:27pm
Expires:
August 2, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 426 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Birch River, or
12 miles west of Webster Springs, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Birch River, Cowen, Boggs, Upper Glade, Erbacon, and Little Birch.
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; Webster, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov