Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 4 at 3:50PM EDT until September 4 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 12:50pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
SVRRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
North central Nicholas County in southeastern West Virginia...
Southwestern Braxton County in north central West Virginia...
West central Webster County in northeastern West Virginia...
Northeastern Clay County in north central West Virginia...
* Until 430 PM EDT.
* At 350 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Big Otter, or
7 miles northeast of Clay, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Birch River, Craigsville, Harrison, Widen, Boggs, Calvin, Strange
Creek, Ivydale, and Muddlety.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 79 between mile markers 43 and 45.
Route 19 between mile markers 47 and 61.
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