Kentucky, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/20/2026 21:21

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 12:21AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 20, 2026 - 9:21pm
Expires: 
August 21, 2026 - 4:00am
Description: 
The combination of clear sky and light winds this morning has led to areas of locally dense fog developing, with visibility below a quarter of a mile at times. Motorists should use caution if out driving and be prepared for sudden changes in visibilities. Please allow for greater distances between vehicles and do not assume the road ahead is unobstructed. Use low beam headlights, and allow more time to reach your destination safely. The fog is expected to gradually lift and dissipate between 8 and 9 AM this morning.
Area Description: 
Greenup; Carter; Boyd; Lawrence; Perry; Morgan; Athens; Washington; Jackson; Vinton; Meigs; Gallia; Lawrence; Dickenson; Buchanan; Wayne; Cabell; Mason; Jackson; Wood; Pleasants; Tyler; Lincoln; Putnam; Kanawha; Roane; Wirt; Calhoun; Ritchie; Doddridge; Mingo; Logan; Boone; Clay; Braxton; Gilmer; Lewis; Harrison; Taylor; McDowell; Wyoming; Upshur; Barbour; Northwest Raleigh; Southeast Raleigh; Northwest Fayette; Southeast Fayette; Northwest Nicholas; Southeast Nicholas; Northwest Webster; Southeast Webster; Northwest Pocahontas; Southeast Pocahontas; Northwest Randolph; Southeast Randolph
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov