Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 14 at 4:49PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 14, 2026 - 1:49pm
Expires:
October 14, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 449 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Rosemount, or over Portsmouth, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Portsmouth, Oak Hill, Wheelersburg, South Shore, Vernon,
Powellsville, Mabee, Pedro, Sciotoville, and South Portsmouth.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Greenup; Jackson; Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov