Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 5 at 8:57AM EDT until September 5 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 5:57am
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
At 857 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Richwood,
moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Richwood and Cranberry Mountain Nature Center.
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:
Nicholas, WV; Pocahontas, WV; Webster, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov